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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
4
Geonor McLeish, architect of The Arcade opposite Capital Theatre in Monuka Canberra, with Adelaide Street Trishane address. Phone 17256.
The Federal Capital City newspaper from Canberra publishes daily and serves as the city’s official paper. The can’t-beanthe federal press label indicates broad Australian coverage.
The report lists temperatures and wind observations for the day. Thermometer readings show maximum around 73.9 at 8 pm and minimum near 46.1 degrees. Wind directions shift from west to northwest by evening with hour marks noted.
A fragmented notice lists rainfall data totals for the current year through January and outlines prepaid subscription options for one year, half year, and one quarter. The item includes names of distributors and locations across New South Wales and Canberra, with scattered street and town references and month totals.
The Queanbeyan records show daily 9 am temperatures and monthly rainfall totals for the current year. Data lists February through September with figures for each month, noting obtainable copies at Sydney, News Vale, Goulburn and Albury Railway stations.
General forecast across Australia shows cloudy conditions in Canberra and Tasmania with rain and wind, while New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and coastal regions expect varied winds from south west to easterly and scattered showers or fine periods. Strong northerly winds are noted near the Tasman Sea and Kangaroo Island areas.
Inquiry seeks details on the Canberra Dimes early morning delivery and directs readers to contact the circulation manager for particulars. The item functions as a brief circulation notice.
A German prince traveling under a false name was found to be Prince Derthold von Baden, daughterless, aboard the US liner George Washington in third class. He is related to the German imperial line and studies at Oxford. A separate crime note questions US law enforcement amid mass crime claims. A curious Atlantic bird crossing is also reported, detailing a bird that traveled 4200 miles from Labrador to France in under three months.
A garbled report describes a bill to reinstate ex midshipman Larry Cuniwell of Anna poke Caonmiwell. It alleges he borrowed a fellow student’s trousers for inspection attire, they disappeared, and he faced public scorn. Congress weighs reinstatement as officials doubt intent.
Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company’s registered office in Ainalie Cun bere.
Fine conditions on some northern coasts and parts of the west with scattered showers across central and southern areas. West and northwest to southwest winds prevail with occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms in the western half. Maximums vary, Port Archer reports 67 points. upper ranges bring snow to highlands and isolated rain in tropical districts. South Australia has no data. Tasmania shows varied cloud and light showers, while Western Australia notes some rain along the southwest coast and a generally clear interior.
A Canberra column analyzes a Canberra capital issue and federal role in governing the Territory. It discusses Parliament, commissions, and the balance of power between local and Commonwealth authorities, warning the capital’s residents about potential futility and calls for clear governance.
A long report describes the Commonwealth and State Migration Scheme and development projects for 21, detailing railway construction, drainage, irrigation and land settlement across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. It notes costs, dam sites, road work, and modernization efforts to boost agricultural output and settlement, with emphasis on infrastructure and economic surveys.
London on Wednesday Hubert Storey, arrested on arrival in England for murder of an English varietaist at Hoonjiv Queensland, discharged after a telegram from the Queenstown Agent General stating Storey’s movements appeared correct. He recalled his detention, denied knowledge of the dead man, and claimed no service under the name Kelly in Australia four years ago.
The Citizens League in Canberra declines to express views on liquor trade after a letter from the Minister. The group notes voters already passed a decision to the government and a few local officials have opinions, but the league will not take a firm stance. The minister will be informed of the decision.
In a terse account a worker explains leaving employment after a coaching period and news of a stoker shortage in Rhodesia. He notes notifying Cairne authorities, the ship’s onboard wine, and the hurried departure causing concern for his parents waiting at home. He recalls a hopeful line about a fireside in England that night.
Disjointed race report from Randwick describes Bona Fides in doubt after a win, plus missing horse details. Trainer Woopsay and other riders are named amid scattered notes of results and incidents.
Fragments of a cryptic text reference roads, boards, and place names. Vague mentions include South Wales, a section of road, and a mention of work or a committee. No clear events or persons are identifiable.
A meeting of St John Ambulance members discussed home nursing and first aid training, with delegates and officers attending. The gathering included Prescott Howell and others who plan to discuss the division and training program, inviting all interested in ambulance work to attend.
Fragmented text indicates Senate discussions on curricula or constituencies, with mention of Senator Crawford and Senator Kinneail Meu and references to bills and expenditures. The readable parts point to debates and potential preferences influencing policy, with unclear details and garbled phrasing.
A distorted OCR fragment hints at local concerns over unemployment and economic stability. It references Metter and Belton with unspecified recommendations and council actions. Names, dates, and clearer context are not readable in the source.
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