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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
8
A scrambled OCR listing outlines various music shows, devotions, talks, and performances across multiple stations and times. It mentions Sydney and Ballarat events, choral performances, lectures, and a scheduled naval charity item, reflecting a dense, disjointed radio schedule fragment.
A garbled police narrative describes a vehicle incident this morning on Perramitts Haboerfishl. The text is incomplete but notes a car travelling slowly and an attempt to take an action along the road.
A Queanbeyan Court session saw Morrison plead not guilty to driving an unregistered motor vehicle and dangerous driving. He later admitted the unregistered vehicle charge. the driving with an unregistered vehicle offense was fined, while the other charge was dismissed. Evidence cited the vehicle’s unregistered status and an incident near Monarch Street involving a petrol lorry and a truck, with police officer statements and court representation by J L Maguire.
Fragmented text shows a Croydon election candidate urged to withdraw. Mentions Raymond Gordon and reference to Premier Kerwrwst Sviney with unclear context and possible campaign details. Likely a local political notice with contested withdrawal demand amid British election discourse.
The readable portion lists a jumble of unusual names and terms, including several proper nouns and letter groupings. Context is missing, yielding a garbled, indecipherable item with no clear event or outcome to report.
A compact summary noting a cricket tour with multiple venues and key matches. Names of teams and locations appear in fragmented form, but the report highlights touring actions, results, and major players. The piece sketches a schedule with dates and scores, emphasizing touring duties and outcomes.
Randwick track card lists the trial hurdle event and a Maiden Nursery Handicap for two year olds. Entries include Tim, Revolt, King Glen, Tower Hill, Tweednide, Pudale, and others across divisions. The programme outlines starting times and race names with various horses such as Wool, Amn’ Kfapemer, Menlo, The Cuan, Ban Pipe, and more.
A fragmented report notes a racing event where a jockey received applause after a ride at Kemhis track. The text is garbled but indicates a finish or outcome with fans reacting and the jockey acknowledged for performance.
The Victorian Championships featured surprising results as several top players faced early exits. Notable performances included strong showings from local rivals and emerging talents, with close sets shaping the competitive field.
In a dense 2005 Australian industry note, multiple firms including AL Asma Rye Pare LAAT j Hanlon Par nny Tenkersfeld Bildb hb RAL Enitacatl Mungeo AW Bie dd Wala and others report on wool prices and dealing entities. A wide roll of names such as Egan Bona Pateman Yass Mackey Bros and Wan Com appear among assorted consignors and buyers with regional references.
Cyclist Hubert Opperman reportedly shattered the world 24-hour mark in Melbourne. He allegedly averaged around 21 miles per hour during the ride, surpassing the previous best of 408 miles, with reports of strong endurance despite hot conditions and difficult terrain.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a chaotic mix of names and words. No clear event, place, or date emerges to form a valid news summary. The readable fragments mention printing works, a fire, and various garbled names, but specifics are not discernible.
A garbled London era screed describes a football swindle involving a young Australian and a gas attack. The text names several questionable figures and places, but the fragmentary OCR yields little coherent detail about events, dates, or outcomes. The piece reads like a chaotic public notice or crime blotter with numerous misspellings and missing context.
The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club plans an open meet at the Cantietta with events including medley and freestyle races over 100 and 88 yards. The program features various organizers and a Davis Cup opening match with Teoma from the Rabé Vand.
Sydney report notes an auction of seized clothing in a divorce proceeding. The sale, held to settle damages, raised about £58 from the items, with bidders paying modest sums for wearable goods amid court action and distribution of proceeds.
An item notes a fundraising effort in Tonk aiming to raise 5,000 dollars for India’s war aid. The message emphasizes donor participation and the campaign’s purpose in supporting wartime relief.
In a terse report from Talaraide, authorities reveal a thwarted plan linked to Croat interests. Key figures include Otto Brot and the Prime Minister’s office, with investigations focusing on unauthorized licenses and alleged plotting tied to Be heeh mit events. Further details remain limited.
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