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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

2

Week End Radio Programme Schedule Overview

A long list of radio slots outlines music, weather, news, reports, and special programs across many times and days. Entries include Melbourne and Caulfield descriptions, sports, concerts, languages, and religious services with numerous named performers and stations.

Melbourne Stock Exchange Jim Gerald Caulfield Rosehill Haces Rosehill Caulfield (Vic Manly Sic Westher Cerman Haanelyman Cairns Memorial Church East Melbourne Wesley Church Central Mission St. Paul's Orthedras Rao Thea Philips i Frank Mussared Brahme Clare

Polar exhibits presented to nation

The Ellsworth Antarctic expedition led by Sir Hubert Wilkins yielded a geological collection gathered during a landing in the sector controlled by the Commonwealth. Sir Hubert donated the full collection to the Geological Branch of the Department of the Interior for display in Canberra. No immediate mineral prospects were found though copper traces may exist. The rocks show ancient types related to Eyre Peninsula and the Broken Hill region.

Interior M McFinen Ellsworth Antarctic Sir Hubert Wilkins Hobart Commonwealth Geological Adviser Wyatt Hubert Department of the Interior Canberra Eyre's Peninsulaa South Australia Broken Hill New South Inrales

Queanbeyan City Cycle Race Seeks Police Approval

Queanbeyan cyclists plan a 5 mile race on Canberra Road at 11 40 tomorrow morning starting and finishing at the Craws om Street Morrissett Street corner. Officials and handicaps include Esmond Murray and Dun cin with adjustments possible.

Queanbeyan Canberra Crawsom and Morrissett Street Queanbyan

Canberra Show plans reveal stadium and trade space strain

Canberra committee reviews entries for the ACT P and A Show with pavilions near capacity. Two buses will run from Kingston to the showground on day two with a 3 shillings adult and 2 shillings child fare. Brighter Homes Pty Ltd accepted for a stand while Women’s Voluntary Service seeks a contact stand to register members.

A.C.T. P AR. H. Brown K. K. Kilby J. C. Tickner Rrutters J. A. Lyons Public Services Commissioner Kingston Hotel Ainslie Showground Messrs. Curran G. Southwell Brighter Homes Pty. Geld Curran Women's Voluntary Service Association I Wan Sally

Britain and Germany Reach Trade Cooperation Pact in Dusseldorf

A Friday communique from British and German trade delegations says they agree on constructive cooperation to boost world trade, price agreements guiding a simple order system, and immediate industry negotiations. It notes some German groups are already conducting repastations and others prepare to do so.

Dusseldorf Bea

Visit to Poland and Russia Outlined by Official

London Friday report says Mr H Paterson secretary at the Department of Overseas Trade will depart London Saturday for Warsaw. He will visit Moscow and pass through northern European capitals on the return journey.

London H. Paterson Dep Ponent Overseas True Warsaw Moscow

Bus and Truck Collision Kills Five in Melbourne

Five people died and five were injured in a Warrigal Road crash near Oakleigh when a motor bus collided with a sand truck. Authorities struggled to identify victims as none carried identifying articles. James Whitford, driver of the sand truck, attempted to brake as the bus neared. The impact sent the truck over an embankment before it struck a fence.

Melbourne Warrigal Road Oakleigh James Whitford

Plane Lays Down In South Atlantic Sinking

London Friday reports a German plane en route from Berlin to Rio de Janeiro made a forced landing in the South Atlantic. The aircraft sank but the three crew members were rescued by a freighter.

BEA London Berlin Fio de Janeiro South Atlantic

National Defence Calibre Recruits Training in Sydney

A fragmented report discusses national defence drills in Sydney. It mentions training, eligibility, and comments on Australia’s readiness amid international tension, with unclear attribution to officials and dates.

Trees and legends mark Canberra streets and Antarctic prints

A tour through Mort Street and Parliament House notes tall trees and Cyprus shading near the Hotel Canberra. It recalls St John the Baptist rector Trev. Viree and a paradoxical Arctic printing tale from The Aurora Australia, where ink froze until a candle warmed the plate.

Y.wocla Mt City Atretches Mort Street Canberra Parliament House Cyprus Arizona Arizona Cyprua, Sint Peewee Inlerser Mons Booth Pole Ripley Parliament al We Pole Antractica Aurora Australia

Boxing Contests in Progress at Queanbeyan Dome

The feature bout is a ten round middleweight with Frank Smith from Canada facing Sydney's Marchant. Promoter promises top class action as Smith seeks a win after recent results against Tivers Gilham and Farrel. Marshall and Llorberta also noted as past opponents. Jiminy Girivall in supporting bout. If Crank wins he eyes a title venture.

Belwe Prank Smith Cansherr Jae Marchant Sydney Jimmy Gent Queanbeyan Marehust Mirahall Ed Tivers Showy Gilham Snowy Land Deeiavone Dick Farrel Jacek Marshall Alby Lloherta Darky Abbott Minin Batt Jiminy Giriwall Biog Ke Crank

Dispute Between Stadium and Boxer In Australia

A reported dispute in Sydney centers on a boxer's refusal to weigh in and travel, with statements about eligibility to leave Australia and requests tied to travel and boxing events. Local officials are described as weighing the boxer’s rights and travel limits amid the disagreement.

Sydney Ese Sbeliuma Ewe Manning Maudie Australia

Booking Agent: J. W. Trebon Nearby Brighter Home

A local booking agent named J. W. Trebon is listed next door to Brighter Home with contact details partial and hours 0 to 60 per.

J. W. Trebon Itve

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