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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
10
A deputation discusses sand carting along Hevertavt roads and the impact on local supplies for the Shire of Cone. Melbourne City Council involvement, suspected costs, and proposed exemptions for carters are noted, with concerns over track closures and access to work sites.
Yesterday evening a Geelong grocers meeting discussed cooperation with the Geelong City Council on publicity for upcoming exhibitions and charity efforts. A publicity committee was formed with Messrs Kievoot Auustin Hooper Wood and others to organize campaigns during Australia Week and Salvation Army soup kitchen drives.
Melbourne reports detail a State Nationalist meeting amid talks on filling the Speakership after Mr O B Siew Spall's death. The Labor and Country parties weigh alliances as the Government contemplates nominating a member and delays to avoid losing support.
The steamship Yarra battled a heavy gale off New South Wales and beached near Sydney Heads at 1 pm after 12 hours crippled by the storm. Engineers repaired damaged machinery as the vessel fought to reach Mort's Dock, while tug St Aristell aided and the coastwise traffic contended with rising rivers and blinding squalls.
Sydney reports detail Labor figures including Mr Theodore and Mr Mahony amid a commission inquiry. Mr Windeyer accuses Lambert and Cann of political maneuvering. testimony cites alleged payments and forged letters. Complex arguments frame claims of party machinery manipulation and graft allegations.
The Geelong West Town Council considers buying a 68 ton Aveling and Porter steam roller, weighing options between Australian made rollers and imports. Engineer Mr McDonnell, the mayor, and council members discuss quotes, factory upgrades, and the need to balance cost with local industry support and ratepayer interests.
A chaotic wireless message from Ula to Ube Ouest details failed rescue attempts amid a clandestine operation. Reports describe aircraft, trove drops, and ground lines struggling to reach the stricken pilots while authorities debate secrecy and potential military involvement.
Emphatic remarks on new traffic laws surface as officials urge stricter penalties for motorists failing to stop and render aid. Chief Secretary cites need to curb crime and speed while pedestrians deserve safer streets and orderly traffic. He notes excessive parking and reckless driving threaten public safety and supports targeted fines and regulated street use.
Following yesterday's Advertier note on the Geelong Soup Kitchen relief to a hungry father, funds arrived from Mr A Sterrit and potatoes from Vogue Shoe Store staff. Salvation Army kitchen witnesses were noted as the event day, with further contributions listed below.
An electric train from Melbourne to Frankaton ran through the gate at the McDonaly Street crossing on Mopdiatlo at 12.02. The motorman reported fog and attempted to brake. The leading car of the train was damaged while entering the water area.
The marriage of Miss Phyllis Von Alwyn and international cricketer Mr J M Gregory drew vast crowds at St Johns Church Launceston. Police and church barriers were needed as guests arrived, with onlookers lining Brisbane Street for a glimpse of the couple and the bridal party walking two blocks to the car.
June 27 report from Stonetown details a car crash into the Parramatta River at Ryde Point overnight. Passenger Elizabeth Gelia died at 1:50 am after rescue and hospital treatment. Driver Richard Ashburner, a St Andrews College student, faced the tragedy alongside four others. The accident follows a summer of academic and public leadership notes for Sydney University figures.
Sir Neville Howse, VC, Health Minister, said serum for all uses will be prepared by Commonwealth Laboratories in Melbourne under Royal Commission recommendations from the Pundphere tragedy inquiry. He announced during a weekend Melbourne visit that precautions against contagion would be adopted and noted global interest in the germ's history.
A young woman connected to a police search for a suspect was arrested at Rockfale on a charge related to a staged fainting episode. Police had acted on advice that she feigned fainting to mislead traders and authorities.
Reported search efforts by Amundsen WHS and Jina 2h Tha focus on southern pralbardieland and yi iiide areas southeast of Cape sud. Mentions of Masteloon Pena and Aviatera Holm Layon Activopatel, with reference to wireless gear receipt and an expedition landing in Spatabergen.
Shareholders of Duldwins Lul. vote to cut empire from 26 million to about 4. Sir Robert Horne MPL heads a restructuring after losses driven by widespread issues. The board faced heavy capital charges and branch closures as the firm reeled from mounting liabilities and wartime pressures.
Marseilles police probe after discovery of multiple bodies hidden in a cellar and chicken house. The man accused reportedly led a double life with five women, all said to have ended in violence, as investigations proceed.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a German cabinet setup with names such as Misyater and Murilen and references to forming a cabinet of prominent figures. The text mentions cabinet acceptance and positions held by individuals like Beverig and Dietrich, with dates around April.
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