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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

4

Militia Campaign Medical Parade Invites Recruits

Canberra Citizens Recruiting Campaign Committee chairman Mr W G Wonxiger announced a militia recruitment drive before Christmas. Tomorrow night there will be a medical examination and a parade to showcase equipment for the annual camp opening in February. The committee plans to recruit many young men, with examinations and enlistment likely at the Cenwin building soon after.

Ume Wouwiger Cenwin M Pam Kory Woodger

Morning Devotion and Evening Musical Hour Schedule

A cluttered listing of daily programs featuring weather, music, talks, markets, and news. Entries include Morning Devotion, weather updates, railway and stock notes, operas, concerts, talks by Mr. Patten, and various interludes, all timed across a full day’s schedule with many named programs and performers.

Wta Muntey Yule Ibiusie Bluck Exchange Muble National Military Pane Columbia Light Opera Company Tal Ordell K Exchange J.T. Patten Kim Davidson Opera House Noelle Brennan Stock Exchange Pat and Tiny 'Yola the Cobbler Ing Talbot Smithy SS_ Peter's College Memorial England Melbourne Opi Elizabeth Smd the Times

Canberra to inaugurate new national test station

The Prime Minister will open the new transmission station at Canberra on Friday with a Tasmanian speech to be broadcast by landline to Burney. The 2CY station from Sydney will relay national programmes, starting 1.30 am, with a test transmission planned to begin at eight pm last night.

Canberra Tapan MD. Lycuai Snl Sydney

Woman Overcomes Body Image Through Weight Loss Plan

A woman describes feeling sensitive about her figure and weight, detailing a struggle with excess fat and an eventual plan that led to reduced size and improved vitality. She notes initial discomfort with clothes and social perception, then credits a regimen with boosting energy and confidence.

Adilision Witich Muu Rnieinigt Legate Burt

Figures show Broken Hill highest cost of living in index

Commonwealth statistician Dey Roland Wile reports Broken Hill as the costliest place. Wir hide of L128 notes other towns like Kalgoorlie and Queenstown Tasmania show four figure index values. The weighted average index, reflecting postwar prices, indicates high living costs across these regions.

Dey Roland Wile Broken Hill Kalgoorlie Zeehan Tasmania Queenstown Ures

Federal Golf Club Play Ends With Close Finish

A limited field competed at the Federal Golf Club on Saturday. Landers faced a tough round, finishing one stroke behind the leader after late attempts to rally.

Thibew Landers

State Lottery Rydney Draws Near Victory

Fragmented OCR lists lottery terms and names with scattered details. It notes prize tiers and syndicate references, mentioning new South Head Road Edgecutt and Footacray. The Victoris Lottery No. 558 will be drawn tonight.

Rydney Firatee Thalion G.P. Avineye Syniicate McGuigus Euretlo Mias H. Frost South Head Road Edgecutt Ehaysilay

Flemington Sale Penning Weakens Lamb and Cattle Demand

In Sydney at Flemington Yard a heavy penning of 86 000 lambs and 3410 cattle were forward. Prime lamb demand remained steady while other descriptions eased. Wethers ranged from 10 to 15s, ewes 7 to 35s, lambs 14 to 25s. Best beef quoted 90s per cwt, others 25 to 35s per 100 pounds.

Sydney Flemington Sale Wo &l

Dressed Poultry Ad in City Stores

A brief ad urges readers to order Ximas Poultry at Icingseton and City Stores. The notice hints at availability in local outlets with minimal details and a clipped promotional tone.

Printed Publication Statement From Australian Press Ledger

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Pedertl Capital Press of Australia Ltd. at the company offices in Mart erent Bredion Cenkerme.

Christopher John Shakespeare Pedertl Capital Press of Australia Ltd Marterent, Bredion, Cenkerme

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