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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
4
The Canberra Times publishes a list of prepaid subscription rates and printer details including War One Year Best Year and post within the Commonwealth. Also notes locations in Queanbeyan Coombe Merimbula and Kosciuszko hotel and railway stations with booksellers in Sydney Melbourne Goulburn Albury and more.
Circulation contact for Canberra Times delivery is sought from the newspaper’s circulation department. The inquiry requests information on early morning delivery specifics and a contact for further assistance.
A chaotic morning at the Sea vens Union office as secretary Tom Walsh orders Johnson to leave after Johnson declined to surrender the premises. Walsh demands removal and exits, with initial reports noting possible expulsions and further union action anticipated.
A deadly tornado swept through Florida causing widespread damage and several fatalities. Severe winds and heavy rain disrupted towns including Jillsonville Savarines and Charleston as officials and residents assessed losses and safety concerns.
Fragmentary text mentions a medal, a naval officer, and a ceremony at a likely official office. Details about names, places, and dates are unclear due to OCR corruption. The readable bits suggest a formal presentation or citation connected to a government or military event.
Weather notes for September record temperatures and rainfall. Monthly totals show varying rainfall across locations with average highs and lows. Data include Queanbeyan period readings and daily rainfall amounts for the month.
Forecast shows fine conditions in parts of New South Wales with light to moderate westerly winds. Expect unsettled periods with showers and warm spells later, as another low moves in bringing stronger winds and possible storm activity along coastal regions.
Fragmented forecast notes describe variable winds and light to moderate rain in parts of New South Wales and Victoria. Areas around Gippland and the southeast show showers, while eastern districts have clearer skies. Tasmania expects partly cloudy to shower conditions with a south to north wind trend and possible heavy rain in the far south.
The article argues that the Seat of Government Administration Bill tacitly legalizes ordinances used to govern the Territory since 1924, many contrary to law. It cites trials by jury abolition in 1927, high costs for residents challenging ordinances, and urges Parliament to assume full territorial legislative responsibility with thorough scrutiny and public hearings.
A Halloween concert was planned for Cylleway Hall on October 6 with a feature billed as a murder tale by a local storyteller. The event, described as a novel drama with a beauty theme, was set to include a distinctive reading at the Aeton qporia venue on the preceding Monday.
Text fragments report the death of a manager in Montreal linked to a teen follower and a hospital visit. Details are unclear due to jumbled OCR but reference anger, calls to action, and a possible investigation. Names such as Wally Mint and mentions of UPA appear in broken form.
A garbled OCR readout from the Capitol Theatre listings shows an intended night featuring Elewnar Phaoimin and Cemmed Seal amid fragmented notes. The text is largely indecipherable, with many names and lines left unclear and difficult to parse.
Fragmented text outlines a main roads board plan with a new vehicle bay near Birugey Dark WM. It mentions Neville and Qhennkeyain, a steep condition, interviews with Leoontta and the Mitty hederle Pier, and a proposed resolution leading to a subsequent cover.
The Queanbeyan branch hosts a lecture concert addressing historical motives and modern themes. The program features vocal and instrumental performances, with faculty and guest artists presenting prior and contemporary works to engage attendees.
Fragmentary OCR text includes unclear place names and phrases. It mentions names resembling people and locations in a jumbled sequence with no coherent event or date to report. The readable content is insufficient for a definitive summary or factual card.
In the Legislative Assembly the Premier Mr Bowvin and opposition leader Mr Kang spar over a royal commission inquiry. Speaker Lane criticizes government handling while Mr Harvey testimony and Arnot case figures loom. debate centers on whether the Premier should resign or retain office amid allegations and constitutional issues.
Fragmentary text references Me AL 88 Myatytiet and cities like Windloe and New Sethe. It mentions patent activity, ministerial involvement, and a list of officials and places with unclear connections and dates.
A fragmentary report describes a school schedule with ten days off and mentions activities at Telopea Park Public School. It references girls' tennis, cricket, and junior Red Cross programs, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a school boys club event with names and local activity. The text references the Ainslie Public School and Parke territory, with mentions of activities, prints, and a Martin and Dibetie Heal.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a rationing plan for unemployed individuals with references to authorities and regions. The garbled text mentions meals, payments, control, and oversight, though key names, places, and dates are unreadable.
A fireman fell overboard while aiding a rescue near the coast. Crews redirected efforts to recover the missing responder as weather and sea conditions hindered the search. Local authorities coordinated with coast guard for swift recovery and safety precautions.
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