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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1955
Page
6
Car repair ad fragment shows K White of 636 Pratt Road Dun trac. Likely notes engine work or repairs with unclear wording and misspellings. No clear date or organization present.
A fragment describes a car display with a 4270 model, a Chevrolet with air chief radios, seat covers, and extra tech accessories. Mentions near a street landmark and several unnamed items, framed as a Friday event with potential fatal warning. The text is garbled but highlights a motorshow vibe and tech features.
Auction style vehicle notices describe several classic autos including a Ford Customline and an Austin Seven Sedan. They note conditions as mechanically sound, some with canopies, and mention prices around 205 to 980 with terms and deposits possible, plus offered repairs and recommen dations.
A garbled ad lists many vehicles including Chevrolet sedans Oldsmobile Morris Oxford and Fordva, with mentions of deposits terms balance and acceptance of car or utility as payment. It reads like a local sales notice for vehicles and utilities with unclear dates and prices. Strong entities include Vanguard Utilaty and various car brands.
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