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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1928

Page

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Death Toll and Destruction in Wake of Jacksonville Tornado

Reports from Jacksonville Florida and multiple Caribbean areas describe widespread ruin after a powerful tornado and hurricane. The toll rises with at least 27 deaths in Jacksonville and extensive damage from Palm Beach to Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Havana with ships sunk and towns flooded. Relief efforts race to restore food and medical aid as weather disrupts communications and rescue.

New Orleans Desolon Pampana Palm Beach Jamaica Nagua Mayaguna Washington Tate Hirigkon Portia Leanville Witere Waihe Anyaewitnon Rine Tampa Montiral Warchonmn West Palm Tewch Tha Palm Brack Lipitor Inlet Havana Porto Rico

Tasman Flight Reply From Minister Elusive Message

A clipped note from a Tasman flight minister reply to a correspondence about fees and appointments. The message thanks the sender for congress support and asserts pride in national service while signaling unity with government plans and future action.

End of Ibaguish Cricket Season in London Riot

The report summarizes a chaotic cricket season ending in London with extensive, unclear details about players, matches, and figures. It references Anas day, Hendroni, Mead, J. Tyktenley, and Beitar, plus mentions of coaches and a variety of teams and venues. The text is garbled with many proper nouns and numbers, offering little coherent narrative.

London Hendroni Mead Fred Wien Abel Fry J. Tyktenley Sagal Tom Teres Font Bach Tuunemaht Hubim Hendrea Amos Besley Australia Dhol Baiomin Tin S.C West Tee Wewlire Beier

Shipping disturbance threatens thousands of jobs in all states

An unsettled, unsatisfactory state of affairs in shipping circles continues with no clear settlement. Disturbances menace other industries and could put thousands out of work unless action is taken. Representations to the Commonwealth Government are reported as four charges against the Waterside Workers' Federation due to be heard in Melbourne.

Afaira Commonwealth Fed Melbourne Howler Fathead Wings Roniderresi Freauime Altegndly Sreouraxvenideli Vietoria Hawai Sho Awilety Hansen Meuilin Hunt Adelaide Naif

Rough Scene Ships Attacked By Watersiders

A shipowner's rep names Kenitly as attacked by a union mob led by a Shae looper. The assault occurs on a Tuesday afternoon near the wharf. Police and union representatives arrive. a tense standoff develops as authorities seek to identify culprits and restore order.

Ayeiney Kenitly Yourly Tally Rane Annault Niles Toe

Idle at Brisbane Sbeihhane and Local Meeting Reevaluated

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Brisbane gathering where Watersiders and Wateraiters discussed labor matters and a plan to work from home. The report mentions the Trane Hort POM meeting and potential actions regarding employment and furloughs.

Puonays Warkira Nigiiny Abe Muriliss Wiekeup Watersiders Witeraiters Ann Relia

Castle Men Refuse Again

Hyndey, Tutenday. The men at Mrewoulle Niemann declined effort. The Reamers of thee hsterstate feet continue to pay for their production. Aviontina edited in 0 yeu Work. The fearmep Nowtin syalter ty fort until the vawatine copctues site.

Hydney Mrewoulle Niemann Mann Shiva

Unreadable Clip From Kemla Position Hort Kemier

A fragmented OCR item mentions PT KEMBLA and HORT KEMIER with garbled words Tuomsay and Watnnsiere. The readable fragment hints at a distant note or notice but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. Unable to determine event or outcome from the text provided.

Orient Liner Leaves Port Amid Turbulent Dispatch

A garbled Melbourne dispatch reports unrest among crew and dock workers as the Orient liner departed without completing a care call. Delays and confusion left cargo and passengers unsettled while port authorities questioned the crew’s readiness and handling of the sea passage arrangements.

Waterside Workers face four charges in Melbourne case

The Waterside Workers are cited with four charges amid a conciliation act dispute. Commonwealth Crowe Halbur details suggest tensions within the operation as engineers align in Melbourne.

Shel Commonwealth Crowe Halbur Conciliation Ac Tor Melbourne

Provocative Mr Scullin Attacks Government

A garbled Maitland era report portrays Mr Scullin attacking government actions and labor policy amid references to arbitration acts and Waterside Workers, with claims of government economic plans and industrial tensions. Names and places appear distorted, but the piece centers on political conflict and labor dispute framing.

Man Attacked in Melbourne Pick-up Scramble

A disjointed report from Melbourne describes a daytime assault during a work-related pickup. The fragment mentions a person named Withwell and that several men responded to the call or offer, with hired cast members noted in unclear text.

Melbourne Piiesiliy Withwell

Empire forestry conference to be held in London

In October 26 Welton will host a forestry event of the Empire aims. Delegates from empire realms will gather at the Canberea hotel for a summit on forestry policies and colonial resource use.

Yarrahmie Spider OF Land Nultae Eipire Aurestes Panterenes Welton Canberea

Wolumla Murder Inquiries Narrowing Down

Police inquiries in the Wolumla murder case are narrowing as investigators from the regional unit compile information. The warden of John Midholland Tele is cited, with reports of enmity noted between Bish Holland and another man, shaping leads and potential motives.

Flight to England Delayed till October

Thetis to Kurta dures with aged ust tale. Delays extend into October affecting travel plans and schedules. Authorities cited unforeseen routing constraints and weather considerations but provided no firm resumption date.

Thetis

Arbitration dispute and government stance amid labor unrest

A garbled report outlines a arbitration award discussion with Attorney General Lathan, noting the Waternidy Workers Resolution and government intent to uphold laws. It mentions withdrawn sums, branches in various nations, and ongoing labor pressure alongside unemployment concerns.

Krety Inn Mes Lathan Atorney-Cineral Rome Anattalla

Big Cycling Event Around England in London

Fragmented text describes a large cycling event around England centered on London. Mentions a professional eyeing participation and a listed rider Hinton with Ve in Hin Tag de rane uring. Sparse readable names and unclear dates or venues leave key details uncertain.

London Stanslay Peoluminary Urwund Nyinal Gunley Simian Rane Uring

Slater's Appeal in London Hides Public Confusion

A garbled report from London references an appeal involving Slater and Meott Na otter, discussing a public publication and a guaranteed sum of 100, with unclear details about who owes whom and the outcome. Names and places are obscured making precise facts uncertain.

London Meott Na Otter Ric Arthur Miron Miatvee Wren Laoarbl

Libel Case At Astor Flats Claims Damages

Preliminary libel action involving Astor Flats alleges defamation through newspaper reports. Plaintiff contends damages from multiple papers, seeking compensation and admission of fault. Trial details show jury involvement and questions over liability, with amounts claimed around 3,000 pounds.

Premiers in KYDNEY Attend Local Meeting

A garbled report notes a Kyden premier and officials including Mr Talvin attending a local Ante Patel meeting. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate attendance at an office and a turnout event labeled as a meeting on a Monday.

Kydney Twonday MHA Mr. Talvin Mount of Hinem

NO CHARGE For Furniture Storage

Commissioner Niles notes furniture storage issue after a move. Kir Neath Howm reports Colonel Thorn planned leaving belongings, while David Canatullaon confirms items were later moved. No charges have been filed as of morning.

Niles Aentor Mupeenent Attvon Territorian Colonel Thorn

Denial of Mota Rumor Reported by Tensioned Broadcast

Ambiguous account describes denial by a command staffer amid tense channels. Fragmentary remarks reference Liviru and Wel ueewrnel oun HAM AE Tabane dhiehie, with unclear names and events. The report notes concerns about a muting and a foundation, but specifics are unreadable.

Liviru Honalutn

Railway Revenue at Queanbeyan Station Revenue Declines

Railway figures show revenue at Queanbeyan Station during Avianate period 1182 with totals around £920 raised, £905 received in another account, and 236 figures noted. Comparisons against Lone 392% and Booth figures show mixed performance with outward traffic and port figures cited.

Quean Tuya Iuring Avianate Booth

Wheat Surplus Seen Amid U S Wheat Crop Outlook

In a cautious forecast, U S farmers anticipate a large wheat yield this year, with exports and domestic demand shaping the surplus outlook. Despite earlier price tags, the harvest remains strong, and analysts expect substantial production to meet wartime demands and market needs.

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