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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
3
The fragmentary text mentions a person and a location but is largely unreadable. No clear events, dates, or organizations are ascertainable from the readable portion.
A chaotic radio schedule lists programs and times for BWC BAK Mawamuiut Servicer Munic News and music blocks. It includes Devotional Service Close Evening programmes and a Mysterious Mr Lynch Mystery Thriller by Max Afford along with performances by Sydney Orchestra and national bands.
A collision on the Riverstone line tore up the permanent way and twisted two engines and two carriages after a passenger and goods train crossed. Hilton Tyneh Dreynan, 29, and other Lecyena members jumped clear as a collision loomed. Passengers were uninjured, but the impact was heard far away.
A Canberra racing meeting on a Saturday afternoon drew the usual crowd with smaller fields and three to four starters per race aside from a seven run event. The club announced it would donate proceeds from the races to the Red Cross and plans three meetings later in the summer.
Bradman shines in a vivid display as apparel and racing notes mix with cricket details. The piece blends race results with a report on Bradman leading South Australia against New South Wales, noting his bowling figures and the team totals amid scattered OCR garble.
The Apprenticeship Board declares the permitted intake for new apprentices over twelve months from 8 September in trades including carpentry joinery plumbing motor mechanics electrical fitting and machining plastering painting and welding. The notice specifies maximum apprentice counts for each trade and notes the date of the decision.
Five local militiamen planned and executed a secret extraction at a reform camp. They crawled under a fence with a brace and bored through, entering a barrel to siphon a gallon of fuel without detection. The audacious act highlights tense security at the camp and the men’s daring method.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner announced a seven percent rise in motor tyre prices from August 3. The Minister for Transport and Customs said firms had held stocks at lower prices and would be allowed to apply the new rates, though some retailers had already run out. The announcement followed authorization on November 30 and noted lower price approvals for belemed goods.
Weather segment and sports notes from the Thy Cane Deren Times dated December 20. Includes brief regional weather outlook and a few local athletic results and standings.
A local resident fractured skull after falling down a cliff at Rowe Jay North. He was rescued with serious injuries and transported to hospital in critical condition. Government officials investigate the incident and safety precautions.
Victoria leads after first innings with 107 by Ja Lo Hassett and 18 by D Fothergill, while other scores include BME 1G and Miller 4. Ambulatory notes mention Lee and Tallon, with caution about unclear OCR. The fragmentary report references Sand portion in the maten igang and names Queenland, Tamblyn, and Johnson not out.
In the seven and the Pac er Bow Association Pennant competition Canberra and Goulburn traded wins with Beare- Goulburn and Canberra B2 showing strong showings. Club games at the Forrest Breen featured tight results including Monahan over Willin 89-29 and a series of close handicaps and doubles by Weldner Trevillian and others.
In a muddled writeup from a local meet, singles and pairs events are listed with players such as Garnham Lowe Brack and Fawcett Lambant. Notable results include Garnham and Basset defeating Dudley and Clarke 26-25, and Pike and Smith beating Ashton and Martin 28-17.
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