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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

4

Fragmented Radio Schedule Notes From Irregular Listing

A garbled OCR listing outlines various programs and times across music, news, concerts, and community events. It mentions orchestras in Melbourne and Brisbane, a Dalby station, and multiple segments including news, weather, and young people’s programs, all presented in a scattered daily timetable.

Ae Ami Meretteria Nova TaMuaie Caneberra Times Clave Brosscantry Yraby Werther Tushange Brandenatty Bat! Cine Museum Ewe Bock Ras Sperling Tvews TAB Darings Downs Dalby Guewnsland Brisbane Porallo George Warren Smith Melbourne” Symphony Melese Ay Orcheatra Herey Bloom Cole

Train services schedule amid shifting offsets and delays

A garbled OCR listing outlines adjustments to Tauberra Lahr and Ricohay Express timetables. It mentions departures from Canberra and City express services, with notes on daily or specific weekday operations, and remarks about reserved seats being optional on new trains.

Mingyi Tuekaye Waltiendayy Tenn Mongnya Thure Hays Fritnyu Satuvnly Tiealayn Fesberal Cstundiye Huewlaye Thurwdayars Berri Berri On Mondays. Then Says, Waste Heartays Anil Nestinva Fiat Wray Raniings Peturnt City Weprosa Canberra Thisra- Hays

Queanbeyan Annual Pignig and Local Notices

An OCR fragment reports Queanbeyan events next month including a musical dance at the Lilsbried Musgihl and a dance by the Dold society. It mentions attendees from Goulburn Carborrs Yuse and Queanbeyan and notes a tram accident injuring a person near Uriaerp Row. Police activity and other local notices follow, with references to indecent language penalties and community items.

MTA. Qoh Cgowthiain Uriaerp Row Yueannayan Kinnoth Hlunden Lilsbried Musgihl

Fragmented Radio Schedule Blurs News and Music Blocks

A scrambled OCR listing mixes news, music programs, sports, and features across stations. It mentions local services, school life, and a London Philharmonic segment alongside titled shows like Tiny Tale and Round the Town.

Conger Mall GAO Eugential Services Nova See

Duntroon diary: training plans amid wartime Army shifts

Report outlines Duntroon preparations and wider Australian Army training changes for large numbers under a restructured wartime program. Details reference delays, state camps, and government aims to preserve reserves while expanding officer education and military colleges.

Melbournt Duntroon Iriary Omicera Eptanul Geitink Eroserve Sapaturet Wanllen

Unclear State Lottery Scene Describes Prize and Syndicate

Fragmentary OCR text references a state lottery with mentions of prizes and syndicate activity. Names and places are garbled, but hints at a prize draw and possible fraud or organization terms. Contains broken terms like Feamtued and Syndicate, with scattered references to locations and numbers.

Beauty in the Waiting At the Pharmacy Interview Prep

A beauty expert positions for a high profile appearance as Elisabeth Arden preps cosmetics at Luvied Pharmacy in Kingston with Bulg listings and interview appointments. Minn Anden’s representative will attend the event at Davies Park.

Bileabenk Ube Phusiniey Can Ehwmiat Isingston Luvied Jellgabeth Arden Anden Davies Parsney

Road Fatalities After Car Crashes Into Pole

In Sydney, two women died and two men were seriously injured after a car crashed into a pole near Neutral Bay. The vehicle, with three occupants, was en route from Darby when the collision occurred. Names associated with the crash include Mina Gladya Pettitien and Kenneth Stepherison.

Sydney Momilly Fonduceislentn MANEC Neutral Bay Mina Gladya Pettitien North Sydney Kenneth Stepherison Newhal Bay Ming Patifort Waw Downit

Consul Annoyed By Wreck Crash In Sydney

In a Sydney report a Consul complained after a wreck that killed and injured several. The incident prompted authorities to rush public figures and organize inquiries. An autopsy note mentioned a consul general overseeing the circumstances while a crowd of around 200 gathered at the scene.

Sydney Douglas Chriatieri Myti

Canberra Grammar Wins Point Score at Canberra Meet

The Canberra Grammar team won the point score in a school athletics meet at the Canberra Grammar Echoooval on Saturday. Notable performances included Sheaffe and Vincent from CGB and CAA.C. in the 100 yards and 440 yards, with Townend and Kennard also delivering strong showings as AAC anchored the relay.

Canberra Grammar Sauntay Canberra SheatTe CGB Vincent CA Futhe Wan Satuetay Neil Colwell Denonnie Gherien Bulluel Kenai Dovohuy The Erie Sheame Dopohie Caa Moore Vincent Ah “Aublan Townshend WAAC Asia Tourgen Berry Veda QA AG Vins Cen Colwell Doinanne Kennard Shentie Why Musre Dybhar Shente McKeown Bullock Luntrvon Sient Anil Gel Kiitt Anil Uriah Empire Is.a Lanta An Chicazi Otis Wne Vine Toreh Fennin Yun Nelevanta Hans Ewe Evenia FMC Roca Intel J. Donwhite Eusti Je Bullach Cymru Hyd Moore P. Mckenna Ashton Bunbs Ayton Kenna Munboh

Daylight Saving Discussion Heads to Premier Conference

State Premiers may consider daylight saving after member requests for Parliament. A letter to the Prime Minister expresses support for the measure, citing past trials in the region and noting previous federal clock changes were not well understood.

Commonwealth Atv Mir ‘Menaiea Albatratia

Caulfield Cup Mascot Welter Mile

Unclear text lists names and times for a Caulfield Cup event. Readable items include Montague and Salvoy day with numbers 99 90 42, plus several uncertain names and a 4.30 start.

Afar Sie Salvoy Tony Ho Valwat Toya Fale Heiver Muni Am

Fat People and High Blood Pressure Claims

A fragmented ad style passage discusses fat people with high blood pressure and suggests a dubious remedy regime. It references doctors, weight loss tips, and dubious pills, claiming dramatic fat reduction and increased vigor. The tone imitates sensational health advice common in periodicals.

Tennis doubles draw for Cennia event at Methodiet Church

Readers are invited to enter the annual Cennia doubles event hosted by Methodiet Church. Entries must be at the courts by 8:18 with supervision by MYR Hughee. The list includes numerous players and partners, with named participants and pairs across six draws, reflecting a traditional club-style competition.

Barrow Tosmumove Lourney Myr Hughee Tollawa

Melbourne Cup Notes and Diverse Entrants

Melbourne racing coverage lists numerous entrants and odds for the Cup. Mentioned are Reapirator Feminist Geahung Beurlens Basalong Mak Kent Caapancoy Rinna CAIs and Star with various affiliations and catalog references, reflecting a crowded field and betting interest.

Melbourne Kent Caapancoy Rinna Cais Tales Star BoHtol Donunter Chi Moante Oyiphes Mia Autour Catalogue Baluty Prat Prevent

Bourbon Cup Uncertain Start In Melbourne

In Melbourne officials debate whether the cup will start today as preparations proceed. A badly garbled report notes issues with schedule and participation, with clues pointing to Anthem involvement and possible delays.

AJAX WITHDRAWN AM hope. af Agar appessing any colours his wear vanished sods when the Veterinary was, Wends cdvised the owners of Bt hovae that it would be unwire lout severe with in raining, Tt bore Thue Ajex will recover I AM 'ny the autumn.

Ajax withdraws as owners advised by veterinary to expect slow recovery after weathering difficulties. Prognosis remains uncertain with fall recovery hoped, while the animal’s condition shows signs of improvement despite earlier concerns.

Melbourne Agar Bt Hovae

Mandan stock sale reports uneven demand and prices

In Mandan the market shows a heavy supply of cattle with mixed demand. Flemington offerings sell around 4.000 each as penned. Prices and quantities appear inconsistent with earlier trends as buyers and sellers adjust to the fluctuating market.

Flemington Saley Miedy

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