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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

6

On the Air Today A sprawling schedule of BBC and ABC programs

A dense rundown lists morning to late night broadcasts across multiple stations. Entries include talk shows, news, weather, music performances, dramatic readings, and children's programming featuring various hosts, orchestras, and guest artists.

Callie Reotlens Mvecoronogical Berial Barsixties Mariko Hikchak Songecopie Beesis Wilkinn Joram Syanoy Par J Ws Rablanos C. Bawan ABC Lignt Simpeny Smurle Burke Siar Rita Anja Mrs Jim Due Autret Lurene Base Fiaritowey Gratton Bhosle Bogan Max Afford Burney BBC Heart of England My Ladys Window Datenelor

Climate trends cited in Norway affect farming and forestry

Readings from agriculturists and the Norwegian Forest Society note a 0.0 C rise in average temperatures over six years, with warmer autumns and winters. Trees advance higher on mountain slopes, and potato crops in Finnmarken show breakthroughs in 10 to 15 years, though officials caution short warm spells may drive misinterpretation.

Norway Noeway Mottoroogleta Kvikine Norwegian Forest Society Finmarken

Refugee colonies potential venture near Bum Sumit area

A plan proposes refugee colonies at the western entrance to Bum Sumit between Tuamania and Victoria. It envisions 40 000 acres used for farming by refugees with government support and land sales to allow restrained development, forest clearing, and eventual settlement.

Prisperma Davies Amt Greng Wing Toland Bum Sumit Tuamania Victoria Tani Federal Femant Sairy Dabrymen Ginzierx Heidinga, Inc Department of Agpielllufe

Moorland Moorland Brown Coal Prospects Stimulate State Power Plans

Early reports from Moorland South Australia describe a proposed 1,000,000 company to exploit brown coal deposits covering 60 square miles. The applicant offers £9,000 for comprehensive surveying, aiming to secure capital and push industrial development, with potential statewide benefits including power for defense and regional industry growth.

South Aviatralia Leigh's Creek Port Aniquala

Fruit machine raid reveals tampering in Melbourne

Police raid uncovers a fruit machine with an attachment that blocked players from winning. Investigators concluded the device could be fixed to resume operation, highlighting a scheme to rob gamblers.

Melbourne Agann

Yesterday's accidents report from Queanbeyan and Goulburn

Yesterday in Queanbeyan Mrs A Minchan, 3, fractured her right leg after stumbling in her yard on Alice Street. Ambulance took her to Queanbeyan Hospital. In Goulburn, James McGuire, 54, was found unconscious in his hut and rushed to district hospital. cause of collapse unknown at nightfall.

Minchan Alice Street Queanbeyan Ahe Wan Queanbeyan Hospital Goulburn James McGuire

Industrial Board Hints at Public Hearing Conclusions

The Industrial Board will likely finish its public hearing of applications today and then enter committee to render determinations. Only a few claims affecting government employers remain for the chairman and the government panel to decide, with a possible meeting in October to resume adjourned applications.

Mr. Ill Tne Oelobar Dasit Wits

Trainer for Duke of Kent horses in Australia

General opinion in Melbourne holds that J Hell of Melbourne will be named trainer for one of Australia's racing stables to prepare the Duke of Kent’s horses during his governorship period. The decision has not been officially announced yet.

Melbourne Duke of Kent Australia J. Hell Ielbourne Mr. Molt

Force Distribution of Trout The Minister for Gwe Enkurtor Rew

The report details a forceful distribution of trout under the oversight of a minister titled Gwe Enkurtor. It notes policy actions by Ben ator HB. Fol and outlines the regulatory framework guiding the fish allocation and related public interest concerns.

Gwe Enkurtor Ben~ator Rew

Club Hold Up Public Safety Item

A court report details a July demand for money in a city case. George Neale and another defendant faced allegations tied to a group assault inside a location. Prosecutors describe multiple people involved and the lawful order to stand down during the incident.

Bracas Mig George Neale

No Radio Licences At Trial In August Wyat Case

An August court case in Canberra heard that many people were charged with operating radio sets without licences. The Queenstown Court heard fines totaling NRK for each defendant found in unauthorised possession or use during prohibited hours. Several named individuals faced charges of being in unlicensed premises. Some defendants pleaded guilty to permitting unlicensed radio use. The court noted delays due to illness and limited attendance, with multiple defendants listed and fines set for each, including those at Walsh's Hotel.

Wyatt Apri Bast Wiryless Ant Sheermaat Pacgen Department Guiily RyAth Bam Queanbeywn Deel i For John HL William Th Pike MW Kavanagih Eh Wes Stunty Miso Atyory Sharp Wilt Boutite Luefort Te Bwih Mary Pola Willam Renate Ernest Rushton Lian Southwell Herbert J Benth George Storey Gabe Rherntin Jenna Whale A Joseph We Ware Anan Wennip Minnie White Emil Black Jol Carpenter John Carney Arthur Gray Deron Danta Walsh Walsh's Arthur Bede Bullivan Jcealhitin Wr, Boardman Thy Fondant Sullivan

Japanese Ban Loudly Enforced on Auckland Roads

A disrupted Auckland traffic notice reports a fine against Neville A. Ungram af Canty for failing to yield to traffic. The record cites a Beaking system and references to Japanese and Dominion authorities. The case was withdrawn after consideration of local congestion and expired permits.

Neville A. Ungram Af Canty Auckland Gracera

Invasive Water Hyacinth Threatens Rivers Across Regions

The invasive water hyacinth spreads along New South Wales streams and Victoria waterways, with penalties for landholders attempting to control it. By 1900 it covered creeks near Grafton and expanded along northern rivers, menacing navigation and reaching South Australia, raising fears of an irreparable River Murray impact.

Vietsria Grafton New Smith Wales South Australia Murray

Theft of Battery at Wivers Finance This Day

Reported theft concerns battery items missing from Wivers Finance involving William Gs Moore and Reginald Damen Byrne. Details reference a lone battery haul from a motor car, value around ME A210, with alleged suspects cited in scattered notes.

Wiver William Gs Moore Jn AL Wanton Bulwer Wea Uxton Wenn Enel Nod Reginald Damen ‘Byrne Hehnbogan Teton R. Ryle Opti Tor John Wealon Ray Fy Byrne

Labour Unity Conference Reported In Melbourne

Melbourne confirms Labour Unity Conference outline set for today with references to NSW actions. Federal ALP Secretary McNamara and party organs distributed terms of reference to affiliated groups as committees coordinate across jurisdictions.

Melbourne Tueaday Nsw Labour Unity Conference ALP My. de McNamara M.L6 Tata Jordin Afl Boalioa New South Wales

Mining in the West Annul Report Details Mineral Values

The annual report of the Under Secretary for Mines outlines mineral production and values for Western Australia in 1908. It notes total mineral value near £10,900,000 with dividends paid by mining companies rising, and highlights the scope of gold production under the Gold Bounty Act, plus installations and expansions in major mines.

Sruth Western Anatalia Grule Hayat Ame Perio Gol Uetrenne

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