26 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1928
Page
1
A garbled Washington paragraph hints at a naval accord or agreement involving state affairs. The text mentions the State Department and references individuals or terms like Lorvton and Marin, with unclear intent. The fragment suggests a planned announcement and a plea for understanding amid foreign policy focus.
Sydney, Tuesday. Meeting notes show emphasis on need for rapid tracer of wartime governance and ongoing work with the Government. Ministers prepare a bill with a prominent statement by a petitioner amid a four volley speech at the conference.
Inquest evidence from London on a brutal murder of an elderly couple. Details describe scratches on a woman, marks on throats, and injuries suggesting foul play. Constable escorted a suspect, with notes of a grave burial site and ongoing investigation.
The Minister for Trade and Customs announced Transport Workers Act regulations yesterday establishing a licensing system for waterside workers. From October 1 only licensed workers may be employed, tied to current Arbitration Court awards. licensing can be canceled for noncompliance. Port authorities may list license holders by port, with renewals and conditions outlined for continued work.
A mining federation debate in Australia centers on resisting cutbacks to workers pay. Emphasizing government action and industry standards, the session discusses union powers, meeting plans, and a resolute stance against wage reductions.
A Madrid theatre fire at the Novedades Theatre killed at least five people and injured more than forty, with many others trapped as a lamp shorted amid scenery. The panic caused a frantic rush to exits, bodies crushed, and firefighters faced a mass of charred debris while rescue efforts continued among stunned spectators and grieving families.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes volunteer labor shore up by worker volunteers aboard ships. It notes swift return to normal, volunteers aiding in Selbourne Newcaade bane and Adelane, under an award that protects rights. Reports loading rates and high service continuity across classes, with uncertain names and places.
The Big Four were invited to Austral to discuss the development of Australian resources and other economic matters. Sir Arthur Ducknam noted the upgrade and praised workers tackling industrial problems as unemployment in Britain remains a concern and government action is hoped to improve the situation.
A Melbourne dockside dispute deepens as Seamen refuse to supply steam labor while Port Willis workers vote to resist with union support. The Seamen’s branch discusses tactics at a Tuesday meeting as owners threaten to withhold work until all ports capitulate.
Waterside Workers' Union ranks meet to define remaining work policy after a union dispute. The session outlines collective action and duties for members amid tensions affecting labor operations and local industry.
On Brisbane wharves a report notes 1 122 volumtwers at the site and an additional £68 loaded today. An unnamed party loaded Hutter and he Pordadaic at the rate of Lake fixes per hour, comparing with hour Ardenanion hourly output.
Farmers gathering at Mackay Wharf confront a crowd as a police line secures the scene while men loaded ships Frane and Irininy. The scene highlights tensions among local farmers during port activity and arrival procedures.
A survivor describes the root climb and collapse amid a deadly blaze. Officials report a child trapped behind a door and two others injured in a lavatory. Engineers testify to chaotic conduct as victims, many poor, suffer. King Alfonso plans to attend the funeral.
London reports terse notes on a fuel conference with Wool Merchandise, Reeperials Institute, and Avanti researchers. Key figures include Wal venterence and Wat abo, discussing coal, electricity, and hydro generation amid plans to resume wool sales and discuss German coal decline.
Five hodiew are recovered from the lee with kotver statetual ji their Manda and were apparently the theme at meet who attempted to Nahe toi way to the evil. One tad am tangy knife wound in his body. A mother and several children were found in the ruin the mother having m ballet wournd la Rar head. A Toledo man saw ba wife and four chikiren die. He pulled out Me] Treveiver and comumitind miicide. Many injured in the hospitals not expected to recover. The fire set terror and many residents injured or killed. The Novetaden Theatre in the mventh theatre to be burned down in Madrid. Authorities tabled reven reel bet remaning he Inatabilty of Us Nevertaden Theatr. A Cabinet abet ing fo mieven will o fide on rellet meamaren.
Members of the Waterside Workers Federation at Newcastle have notified employers they will withdraw employment under the terms of a decision by the Federal Arbitration Court. The capitulation follows a halt in work led by W Webb, president, and Chirvace, secretary. The Newcastle union appears to have capitulated.
Canterbury and York bishops will meet to discuss proposed reform measures in the prayer book. The assembly includes leaders from nine provinces with further review planned by March. The debate will address doctrinal and political implications amid anticipated attendance by church figures.
Registration data from Canberra shows only four married men employed in the commission. Industrial officers report most registrants lack work, with nine men applying for positions but no vacancies found. Officials say registries reflect limited employment and ongoing efforts to match workers with available roles.
Newcastle workers were escorted by volunteers to the wharf for the ill or ship Swanley. The event involved a large crowd and orderly conduct with a calm arrival, though some details are unclear due to fragments. No trouble occurred as the party moved under protective escort.
Survivors describe a fatal lorry collision near Marvickyitle in which Juha Gearne and Alfred McTatéeh suffered contusions and injuries. Victims Romald Metntonn and Amuse Metuiosh were also harmed. the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
A briefing on a legal action involving Doctor Kroost Field Deck versus T J Les Malil, brought before a day court, with the jury discharged at Windeyer KC's request. The case stands over for further motion and continuation.
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