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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1939

Page

3

Morris 10 Saloon Tops Hill Climb Test in Gorge Trial

Morris 10 saloon driven by George A. Lloyd climbs both sides of Gajnton Gorge in Nasw in testing top gear performance. The four passenger car reached 31 mph past a lorry and 35 mph on a second ascent, with a tight right bend reducing speed to six mph. Engineers certify the car’s overall condition as sound.

Gajnton Gorge George A. Lloyd Morris Industries Exports Ltd Morris Carl

Pum Oulliberra Pipe Band Aids Uniform Fund Drive

Pipe Maj J Raga led the Pum Oulliberra Pipe Band in dining room dance programmes at several shopping centres last night to raise funds for band uniforms. The event marked improved playing and marching, with Pipe Major Rows and Drum Instructor D MacKay active in fostering higher standards. The band now numbers a dozen pipers and seven drummers, and the dance aimed to fund new uniforms to enable more public appearances.

J. Raga D. MacKay

Drug supplies in wartime Australia avert shortages

Parliament approved 24 000 pounds to the Health Department to complete payment for pre-war stockpiles of drugs and medical equipment. The emergency supply program had built reserves to offset import disruption and ensure continued availability of essential medicines and gear during the war period.

Australis Cimmune Health Department Amd

Weekend Radio Schedules Across Cities and Programs

A detailed listing of radio programs and times across multiple stations, including news, music, language lectures, concerts, and devotional services. Notable entries mention Melbourne Orchestra, The Shadow of the Swastika documentary, and various cultural segments with names like Colin Crane and Desmond Tanner. The schedule outlines daily blocks from morning to late night with varied genres and regional references.

KR Barvieew Deva Tisnat Service Muale Colin Crane Jeanne Gautier John Douglas Todd Melbourne Neway

University College Supplementary Examination Results

The Canberra University College announces results from supplementary examinations. The Law of Wrongs subject has passed.

Canberra University College

Radio Paraody Promises Fears Of Hitler In New Feature

A radio spoof titled The Radio That Hitler Fears debuts in Plura’s program with a mock story about Liberty Station in Germany. The broadcast promotes a “concentrated extract of Bitter Apples” as a family remedy for rheumatism and weight issues, advertised as an unbreakable fate weapon. Air times listed for several cities include Tomorrow night and early week slots.

Hitler Acre Germany Mit Orange Sur Sydney Bul W. Ragul Ford Pilla

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