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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1940
Page
2
Classified line ads list several 1929 Model A Ford utility and truck beds, a 1929 Model T Ford utility, and a Chevrolet truck described as good mechanically. Prices indicated include 180, 125, 85, and 65 pounds. Terms unclear due to garbled text.
Canberra residents discuss the city’s trees and the Famine o¢ treee with visitors, highlighting the debate over tree varieties, identification challenges, and the role of citizens in presenting Canberra to outsiders. The piece notes a blend of local pride, tourism, and taxation context as visitors explore trees near London Circuit and in suburban plantings.
A fragmented schedule lists numerous radio segments and live performances across music, news, devotional services, sports, and dramatic readings. It includes details like specific times, programs such as Sydney Light Orchestra and The Shadow of the Bwaatike, and mentions cricket coverage, race descriptions, and religious services from venues including St Patrick Cathedral and St Pauls Cathedral. The list combines entertainment, news, and public notices for a weekend broadcasting slate.
The Meteorological Branch plans a 15 000 balloon fund to measure wind direction and velocity for military and civil aviation. Observations aim to reach higher levels with hydrogen gas balloons that burst when reaching the ceiling altitude, providing data on upper air density and currents.
The article outlines Commonwealth concerns over how cargo handling and shipping priorities affect the transfer of Australian wheat to Britain. It notes Britain has arranged for no transport of cargo in the near term, complicating shipments as Australia lobbies for continued agreements while facing possible future restrictions amid a global shipping shortage.
Lottery No 630 drawn today in Sydney lists major prize No 34a Westindicate Stel tombe Woods Ka second prize No 05 465 PCT.W.ELW.yndicate J. T. Bale Pitt Sirest Mt Cardwell 72 Cottenham Avenue Ken ington third prize Wan ates Jack's Dayyndicate Mt. Cardwell 72 Cottenham Avenue Ken ington fourth prize No 87 723 Jack's Dayyndicate J. Cooke 2 Woodbun Birect Bankatows.
The report notes rising scrap metal exports and urges Australia to conserve supplies for national needs. It cites five months ending in No- vxport data and concerns over Britain and other markets. Government powers under the National Security Act may restrict export of strategic materials to support munition industries.
Melbourne report states Customs of Midale to survey Australian seep sfort resources. Minute for Cunome (Mr Lawcon) noted survey completed and warnings given about payment if unrestricted exports occurred.
Unclear readable content mentions Banana Betty and Bette Davis with scattered strings of letters and numbers. No coherent events, names, places, or dates to form a factual item. Summary preserves only the stray fragments as a compact card teaser.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner announced impending increases in dried fruits under the Australian Dried Fruits Association. From March to July, prices for dried apricots nectarines peaches and pears may rise by half a penny. Prunes could go up by one half penny, with adjustments also noted for sultanas raisins figs and other items.
The Canberra Highland Society and Canberra Mirthants Club held a January event at Motel Derra where young pipe band member Keith earned second place in a piping contest. The Burma Dinit will be conducted by the Canberra Society and Burna Club with Rev. Mew Mean as speaker.
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