Queensland flyer Moody aims New Zealand flight from Sydney
Captain Moody and civil filer Howard Jolly plan a Ryan monoplane voyage to New Zealand within three weeks. The mission shifts to Goldberg Advertising, with Moody as pilot and all legs nonstop. Preparations follow the recent disappearance of the airmen and aim to advertise Australian made goods. Sydney plans restated as city council lowers coal tenders, saving likely more than first year salaries.
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Moody
Queensland
Howard Jolly
Sydney
New Zealand
Goldberg Advertising Company
Old City Council
Education heads reveal large school building program
The Education Department reports total in hand school building work at £584000 and intends inviting teachers for £316000 worth of work. Over 100 teachers met the Minister to discuss methods to improve country schools and reduce congestion. A stormy day carried forecasts of rain and heat across the state with variable conditions. In other news, Horace Lynton Pratt’s death sentence for wounding a nurse at Kiama was commuted to a long term. Seamen’s Union leader Jacob Johansson faced a hearing amid interruptions in Newcastle. The King of Afghanistan visits England amid concern over Soviet influence in the region. Mostow’s Movlet plans to counter Ferain and Afghanistan via new air services.
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Sydney
Education Department
Afghanistan
England
Coures
Britain
India
Mostow
Ferain
Raid on Opium Den Sparks Alarm in Waterloo
A sudden Sydney raid on an opium den in Retreat Street Waterloo caused panic as five Chinese men leaped from windows while one sustained arm and thigh injuries. Police forced entry finding seven burning lamps and twelve beds, with several arrests reported.
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Sydney
Retreat Street
Waterloo
Airmens Fate: NZ Monoplane Disaster At Wellington
Captain Knight, manager of the New Zealand flying enterprise, arrives at Wellington and says the monoplane likely struck a windstorm or an air pocket. He offers no alternative explanation for the tragic failure.
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Sydney
Knight
New Zealand
Wellington
Woman badly wounded in Lidcombe assault case
Mrs Hallett, 27, staggered from her Eglington Street home with ghastly wounds on face hands and body as police arrested her husband Edmund Jamon Hallett a railway electrician. Evidence of a violent struggle found in a nearby paddock and blood soaked clothing noted.
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Eglington Street
Lidcombe
Mrs. Hallett
Edmund Jamon Hallett
Breakaway Mail Train Trunk Caused Weeks of Rail Delays
A derailment scare in New South Wales follows a mail train brake failure. A line of timber and ashes trucks rolled off their tracks, speeding down a grade before capsizing at the foot of the rise. Engines repaired the grade and authorities announce an inquiry by District Superintendent Myr Doig at Orange.
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Vanderfield and
Reid
Amber
McGee
Imftcbeld
Sam Hill
May Street
Hill
Orange
New South Wales
Murulla
Melbourne
Uranquinty
Gunning
Goulburn
Pointe
Broken Hill
Sydey
Sydney
Ivanhoe
Lne
Wright
Post
Agen
Miss Bathgate and local shops feature in busy shopping day
The notice highlights Miss Bathgate on Rankin Street with millinery baby goods and accessories. It mentions electricity switching on next Tuesday and various sales, with auction notes from Forbes and Carson's.
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Sermiony
Vadele
Ike
Austen & Pratley
Rathgate
J. E. Larnach
Forbes
Wethern
Winchcombe
Carson
Forbes Advocate
Dubbo Boxing Fatalities Claim Two Lives
Ray McNamara died after a boxing contest in Dubbo when he fell ill and collapsed. His brother also died from lockjaw. While at Ray McNamara’s funeral Buckley brothers noted a train near a level crossing. one leapt free but Lloyd Laurence Buckley died fifteen minutes after severe injuries.
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Dubbo
Ray McNamara
McNamara
Buckley
Lloyd Laurence Buckley
Busharangers Attack Man on Lonely Road Near Mittagong
Police search for two men who attacked Frank Walto on a desolate road near Mittagong. They robbed him of seven pounds and forced him into the bush before fleeing. Walto survived the assault and reported the incident to authorities.
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Sydney
Frank Walto
Walto
Mittagong
Unemployed relief drives overtime plan in Sydney
In Sydney a council led by Joe Garden asks unions to work overtime to provide jobs for the unemployed. Amalgamated engineers and meat workers have agreed, other unions are considering the measure.
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Sydney
Theee
Joe Garden
Amalgamated Engineers and Meat Employees
Shire President Herbert Honored At New Year Luncheon
Dr. Herbert, Shire President, hosted colleagues and officials at the Albion Hotel to celebrate the new year. Dr. Griffith praised him as the finest Shire President in G.S.W. and noted his past two years of work. Dr. Noakes and others extended good wishes for 1816.
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D. T. Herbert
Albion Hotel
Griffith
Herbert
G.S.W
Shire
Noakes
Lia
A. L. P. Conference Opens at Young On Anniversary Day
The first country Labor conference under the new Red rules will open at Young on January 26. Delegates from 46 country electorates will attend, with three to four days of sessions open to the press. Main agenda items include land reform and immigration.
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Young
Contry
Preas
W. M. Webster
N.S.W. Al.p
Parkes
Sydney
Alecjon
Labor
Orte
New A L P Executive Election Changes Across Divisions
Division based representation now elects central executive members to the A L P. Three divisions North West Central South each send eight delegates to the conference. Metro and Newcastle constituencies also eight each. Mrs Webster leads Central division with 26 percent, Finnan second with 112 votes.
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Metropolitan
Newcastle
Central A.L.P
Modern automated dining system in a public space
An account describes a self service restaurant concept using coin slots and a glass door. Meals are dispensed via a concealed mechanism with a rapid drink delivery and a mysterious coffeepot release, creating a chaotic scene as customers interact with the device.
Lying and Swanes in Relief Grant Inquiry
Broken Hill Mayor relief committee to audit all relief applications amid suspicions of fraud. A couple claimed poverty while both worked and owned a car, with relatives and others named in the inquiry. A young girl story revealed deceptive hardship while crepe and mourning ribbons were requested. The investigation seeks to expose impositions and protect funds.
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Broken Hill
Absent-Minded Postal Rush Causes Lost Post
Acting director Mr Haldane explains during the Christmas rush many parcels with correct postage were deposited without aiders in, including powder puffs notebooks and handkerchiefs. Articles were sent to the dead letter office to seek ventilation of the issue.
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Haldane
Rubber Horseshoes Gain Favor for Horses and Mules
Rubber horse shoes rapidly gain favor in the United States as the Department of Agriculture endorses their use to protect animal feet. The pads reduce shock on hard pavements and provide nonskid traction on treacherous surfaces, aiding smiths and caretakers.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Reduers
Azarity
Wincksmith
Forbes Tender Notice for Blacksmithing Work 1928
Forbes municipality invites tenders for shoeing and related blacksmithing work tied to council’s salary and warrants survey. Tenders close 4 pm on the 27th. signed by Town Clerk Taylor at Forbes Town Hall.
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Councell
Wareens
Taylor Town
Council plans to confirm gas works
Notice from the town clerk dated January 15 1028 states the council intends to confirm gas works amid rumors. An ad rates note for The Forbes Advocate promotes its reasonable pricing and service.
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Forbes Advocate
Seed Wheat for Sale and Secretary Applications Invited
Various varieties of Pure Seed Wheat offered with Department purity guarantee. Applications for a secretary role at £166 per annum invited by February 24, addressed to E. A. Austen, Secretary, with duties schedule available at the Secretary's office.
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Thos. R. Jones
Annual Meeting of the Church of England Parish
The Annual Meeting will be held in the Supper Room of the Town Hall on Monday the 23rd at pm. All parishioners are invited to attend. Rev. Frank Weaton will preach. Be A Austen, Secretary.
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Frank Weaton
Austen
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Kiama
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Jacob Johanneson
Saxtern
State
Mail In Danger
Willimu de le Riviere
Dr. Herbert
N.S.W
A.L.P. Conference
Bounty
Teeta
Town Hall
Mees
GAS Works Teading Undertaking
Notlce
F.C. Taylor
E. A. Austen
Church of England
Studium Sales
McNeilly, Crampton & Martin, Limited
Orange Showground
Orange, New
Vo Hugo
Rankin Street
J.T. Woods
Will Gell
Sharp
Catle
Euthea
J. T. Woops
Fitt Street
George Come
Geo. Hancock
Hart-Parr
McCormack - Deering
Mesia
Gibbs, Bright & Co
George Combe
WEIR
Gool Garments
Berlei
John Meagher & CO. Ltd
Swhone
Sloan & Hodges
W. R. Martin & CO
Mar. B. H. Wilson
Miama
Gunningbland
Fordson
McKay
Hee
Deering
Meadowbank
Robinson
Nicholson
Blackwood Chief
Brother
Itt
Cleve Huon
Brothers Gift
Machine Brick
Pacer
Wilson
Terma
St. Stanislaus’ College
Bathurst
N.a.w
Vincentian Fathers
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