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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1971

Page

2

Pontiac Trans Am takes Canberra road test in rare limited edition

Motoring editor Robin Brown reviews the white Pontiac Trans-Am, a rare limited edition with a 400 cubic inch V8, optional higher top speed, and strong race styling. He notes heavy power, confident handling for such a large car, advanced brakes, independent front suspension, and a spacious yet practical interior, test car provided by Ray Gulson Pty Ltd in Canberra.

Chiel Oral Chrysler Pontiac Detroit Rochester Ray Gulson

Tasman gold draws big fields for 1972 series

The Tasman Series will include an extra Australian race and $30,000 in conditional prize money plus a $3,000 winner’s award for using STP products. Four Australian events begin February 6 at Surfers Paradise and end February 27 at the Adelaide International Raceway, with New Zealand races in January at Levin, Pukekohe, Christchurch, and Invercargill. Top entrants include Mike Hailwood and Graham McRae, plus Frank Matich who is favored to win.

ATP Corporation New Zealand Australia Keith Williams Adelaide International Raceway Warwick Farm Surfers Paradise Sandown Levin Pukehoe Christchurch Invercargill Mike Hailwood Frank Gardner Hailwood Tasman Graham McRae Graeme Lawrence Newealand Ron Grable Surtees Evan Noyes John Cannon David Matich Akill March Niel Allen Allen Colin Bond Allan Moffat Kevin Bartlett Max Stewart Gare Cooper Jobo McDonald Alan Hamilton Malcolm Ramsay John Walker Don O'Sullivan Colin Hyams Britain United States Canada Belgium

Summertime crossword clues and wordplay in style section

A cluttered life style page presents a summertime crossword puzzle with clues and stray phrases. It mixes stray letter hints, wordplay, and fragmented statements about TV arts, entertainment, and daily life featuring references to names, places, and unfinished phrases.

Akron’s Rubber Reign in the Rub Sneaks Through Obscure Puzzle

A fragmented page hints at Akron Ohio’s dominance in rubber industry lore. The unreadable lines reference figures and puzzles, naming Irish Jinen and Worcester sauce as misdirections while Akron’s rubber influence remains the central thread.

Worcester Akron Ohio

Irrepressible jazz genius shines on Solo Flight and more

The review lauds Charlie Christian with Benny Goodmun sextet in a CBS continental release, praising his improvisational mastery on Solo Flight and other tracks. It highlights the jazz series, liner notes, and the evolving scene with enhanced horn usage and disciplined ensembles. Also mentions Emergence by Neil Sedaka and Sedaka’s varied vocal and songwriting talents.

Charlie Christian Benny Goodmun Septet CBS Avan Gard Organisation Swaggie Shlow Christian Goodman Mundy Chriistan

Television Schedule Summary for Evening Channel Listing

A dense TV timetable lists programs from Sesame Street at 10.10 through late night news headlines, dramas, films, and variety shows. Highlights include News Headlines, Here Humphrey, The Group and Weather updates, with world and Australian programming such as Istanbul Express, Coronation Street, Dragnet, and Matlock Police.

Humphrey Clony Brown Jennifer Jones Chartier Boyer

Radio Schedule Fragment Reflects Dense 1970s Programming

A scrambled OCR snippet lists a dense mix of radio shows, news hourly segments, weather, sports, music blocks, and special features across multiple stations. It mentions Morning and Afternoon programs, local Canberra reports, yacht race progress, and classical concerts with multiple time stamps and show titles.

Peter Leonard John West Queensland Hobart Victoria Canberra Richard Strauss Vienna Summy Orchestra Folin al Pear Barry Eaton Barry

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