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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

3

Air Time Listings and Music Programs Summary

A dense schedule of radio and music programming lists numerous shows, artists, and time slots. Entries include National Military Band, John Corrie poem, John Moeg Quintette, Victorian Railway Institute Choral Society, and Boston Pops Orchestra. Also noted are devotional services, market reports, weather, and midday melodies, with scattered references to Australian broadcasts and regional stations.

Serviemm Bi Dozen Stemenyi Kerson Iy Muse Chase Hou Chiten Dinuse Newe Newa National Miliary Band Yurne Joe Corrie Kres John Moeg Quintette Arthur Kge Yburtione Edward Vnt Harry Binsava Mand Reneaisiet Garden TVA Mewn Chaar Servier Nowlle Ken- Nani Racom Jim Davidson Lmritones Huth Petroedapes Asia Gentral Asien Chamber Muale Victorian Railwaya Institute Choral Society Fualta Boston Pops Orchestra

Readers' Views on Youth Behavior and Public Order

A letter by CARTER Hoye Wellington dated January 20 104 criticizes youth misbehavior and vandalism, urging stronger parental guidance and community restraint. The writer argues authorities should restore order, praising good citizens and condemning hooligan actions while calling for moral responsibility.

Carter Hoye Wellington

Unreadable OCR Football Roster Fragment Sparks Confusion

A corrupted OCR extract lists numerous player names, initials, positions, and numbers in a dense, jumbled block. The legible items hint at a sports roster or team sheet, with scattered references to individuals such as Drennan, Frederick, and Dawes, but the overall content is garbled and cannot be reliably interpreted.

Long Strike Ends in Car Plant Amid Turmoil

A four day walkout by about 15,000 AW Infges workers at an automobile plant ended with a wage increase and higher overall labor costs. Production disruptions affected several models, while management faced calls to curb costs and improve labor relations. The event highlights rising tensions between unions and manufacturers in the industry.

ELSA Worle Wagwr

Melbourne Lorry Fatality Shocks City

A Melbourne road accident ends tragically as a lorry crashes down a hill striking Coughlan and several occupants of a roadside area. The driver is described as unable to avoid the path of the vehicle and escape the collision.

Coughlan Wan

Executive Revokes Ban On Warrant For Arrest In Mitchell Case

Melbourne reports a Victorian Executive Council decision revokes the ban on Lt Colonel Mitchell of the AIF warrant. Public indignation follows, with ministers arguing the arrest could affect wartime morale and the ALF, amid claims of officer discrimination and ongoing controversy over the case.

Melbourne Victorian Executive Council Mitchell Street Billy ANF Btreet Olligert

Unclear Bankruptcy Court Appearance In Adjoined Creditors Petition

In Sydney Dusen Waa and a member of ALLE appeared for a creditors petition hearing. Regulations were cited to claim jurisdiction exclusion under December regulations. The case was adjourned to allow examination of the authorizing document.

Sydney Tuemley Mtarold Porstey Dawson Dusen

Summer Blooms at Canberra Flower Show

Canberra Horticultural Society held a January display at Albert Hall with plans for a vegetable garden competition at Lord GAwale. Prize funds were announced for future council allocation as members discussed pest control and spray methods amid concerns over potato and tomato damage.

Horticultural Society” of Canberra Albert Hall LO Browns Counel Brows Rutherglenig Lawry Nicholson Lavery

Fragmented sports roster notes and corrections amid clutter

A damaged OCR segment lists numerous player names and positions such as Aldridge William B and Nighobon Marold with stray numbers and letters. Mentions corrections to intermediate materials and scattered codes, making the exact team, event, or date unclear.

Aldridge William Vane. Cauttrey Nighobon Marold Queanbetan Love Doris

Industrial Board Defers Draft on Wages and Employee Tests

The Industrial Board and Advisory Council debated ordinance 1040 on wages and family labor. Daley and Gardiner clashed over amendments delaying action, potential employer liability, and proof requirements, with a partial standstill until the next meeting to allow fuller discussion.

Advisory Council afondAyy Indusidl Boar Daley Brice W. Nail Wink Air A. E. Gardiner Gurnee Pernt Canbarra Sina Megumbatonel Cam Tiwan Commonwealth BraUaucian Von A. Gardiner Industrial Board Elaine

City Incinerator Visit by Municipal Delegation in Canberra

A delegation from Goulburn led by Mayor Alderman TP Manivad and Aldermen Mullvay Fielding and Jon Manivad toured the Canberra garbage incinerator. They were welcomed by Department of the Titcrer officials and were inspected by Acting Assistant Secretary Mr R. Waterman and Chief Mechanical Inspector Mr J Fleming before returning to Goulburn.

Owlburn Cera Canbern Yentertay Gouburh Oulmun Manivad Mullvay Fielding Goulbirn Vty Vr I Muncet Goulbirn Cole Hie Vale Department of the Titcrer Assiatant Canberra R. Waterman J. Fleming Ube City Ube Goutburn

Rationing Unlikely in Australia

Sydney reports the Acting Minister for Supply and Development Frederick Stewart comments on petrol rationing in Australia and New Zealand. He says the government will be reluctant to take any step that could cause unemployment in the motor industry, despite close monitoring.

Sydney Commonwealth New South Wines Labour J. Word ahoUk Wold Aus Alva Breeol Reltou Frederick Stewart New Zealand

Boner’s Condition Improves After Bay Stadium Fight

The condition of Billy Pundass, involved in a fight at Rushe AiMler Bay Stadium, improved today. He regained consciousness this morning and will be X-rayed to determine the extent of his injuries.

Sydney Billy Pundass Rushe AiMler Bay Stadium Inet Wikt Njuken

Fragmentary OCR list of names and places in unclear order

A garbled OCR extract lists numerous names and terms such as Alexander Vogin and Mendorpan, scattered items like Leetenal Le W Renders and Vegetable Murrow, with references to towers and various initials. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or context.

Atte Com Alexander Mendorpan Bix Tottenba Momitrman

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