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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary text from a historical page shows uncertain phrases and missing names. The readable parts suggest a public notice or brief item but lack clear actions dates or involved entities. More context is needed to produce a solid title and summary.
A fragmented radio timetable lists programs across stations 2FC and 20 430, detailing music, news, talk segments, and sports, with highlights including Melbourne Opera in two acts featuring John Brownlee, BBC half-hour, athletic meeting notices, football scores, and devotionals. Strong entities include Melbourne, John Brownlee, BBC, Hawthorn, Randwick, and Nick Uaewn.
Queanbeyan hosts a novelty evening featuring a Swan Lake style dance by a twelve year old, social club performances, a kitchen tea for Miss Beality Cimetun, and a Garm en party. The event raises funds for Hospital Carnival profits and includes a Captain's Fink memor fund. Local notices list committee actions, town finance, and upcoming tributes at Nov 16.
A fragmented listing of Sunday programs and celebrity features across radio and church services. Highlights include mentions of Horan Tre Mune Bie 18h, Evelyn, Mindy and others, with multiple times, shows, and musical segments across stations. The page lists music rounds, talks, church services, and featured personalities in a dense schedule format.
Review of the Red Cross progress in the Can vorta Timex article of September 13 outlines the society's aims to aid wounded and refugees, noting international scope and the Australian division's activities. It mentions facilities like the Guaythwaite Red Cross Hospital at North Sydney and services including care for permanently incapacitated ex-soldiers, with emphasis on relief efforts for war victims and the dependents of ex-soldiers.
The first auction of new season tobacco grown in Western Australia was held at Bremantine where about 2800 bales valued at 400,000 pounds were offered. Lt Governor Sir James Mitchell opened the sale praising WA as a premier tobacco producing state and detailing expected wealth from the industry. Prices varied with quality, and numerous growers participated, while reports note shortages of thin quality leaf and demand for top grades. The piece also covers Red Cross activities and war relief funding linked to the sale.
The article surveys extreme stamina records from cycling to running and walking, citing figures like Buck Josiah and Coventry workers who pressed beyond normal endurance. It notes long hours on track, Atlantic endurance trials, and debates whether any human can equal or surpass such feats.
Fragmented read of a New York or California museum exhibit describing ancient cats, mammoth remains, and a vast display at a Los Angeles site. It notes John Merriam of California and Carnegie involvement, detailing a comprehensive collection of extinct and prehistoric animals, including elephants, sloths, bears, and an eaglelike bird, accessible to visitors.
Fragmented OCR text references Canberra Division Appeal and Interior Administration Centre with accounts and survey branches. Mentions Barton Sub-branch and Civic Branch along with service divisions and property matters. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Fragmented OCR passage notes debates on strength and hair, referencing Charlemagne and Roman emperors. Mentions perceived vitality traits and the idea of physical signs marking historical figures. Vague, with many garbled phrases and unclear context.
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