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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

6

Broadcast Schedule Fragments From A Busy Radio Day

A scattered listing shows a dense timetable of radio programs including schools broadcasts, weather, news, music sessions, concerts, devotions, and canteen style variety. Names like Mabel Nel eov John Barrett Bob Molyneux and Jim Davidson appear amid many times and program titles.

Stock Exchange Mabel Neleov Plano John Barrett Bob Molyneux Barias R. A. Millikan A.B.C Booby W. Graeme-Holder Citizens’ Band Eewa Sydney Canberra Jim Davidson Close Beryl Sue Keownum Dream Aucory Peel

War Fund meeting and school notices in Queanbeyan region

A meeting of the Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumia Shire Council Patriotic and War Fund Organisation will be held on Wednesday of next week at the Municipal Council Chambers. Reports on junior Red Cross knitting and sewing progress and first aid exams for Intermediate High School teachers are noted along with school building updates and a German winter aid collection in Berlin exceeding last year.

Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumia Red Cross Miss Walker Miss Callaghan Berlin Monds

Nationality rules clarified by Australian Interior Minister

Senator Fell explained British nationality cases in Australia including wives of aliens retaining or losing status, children born abroad, and rules for children of naturalised fathers. He noted that a British woman married to an American after 1922 did not lose her status, while some countries allowed British wives to keep nationality after marriage.

Senator Foll France Russia Spain Portugal South America Australia Fell

Walter Rye Fined For Offensive Behaviour At Greyhound Meet

Walter Rye appeared at Queanbeyan Court on a charge of offensive behaviour at a greyhound race meeting last Saturday and was fined 30 or three days hard labour. Constable Sheldrick said Rye refused to buy drink for Cannell, who then attacked him and Rye retaliated. The court noted several complaints of dangerous rifle fire across the river and main roads, with six men charged for carrying firearms Sunday. Antonio Auprandi Agostino Bertolde Clement Gardelin Joseph Lupica Francis W Hallam Gordon Johnston faced similar charges. all were fined £1 with 8 costs and warned that future fines would rise to stamp out illegal firearm use.

Walter —. Rye Ryan P.M Sheldrick Rye Cannell Gray Antonio Auprandi Agostino Bertolde Clement Gardelin Joseph Lupica Imrie Francis W. Hallam Gordon Johnston Peter Richmond Joseph A. Caldwell Richmond Denia Flanagan Caldwell Flanagan Costa Expensea

Cycling season crowns senior and junior champions in clear margins

The season saw 24 senior and 22 junior races with prize money totaling £50 8s. Senior champion N Robertson finished ahead of E Burn with R Pepper third, while junior winner J O Mara led over R Stumble and D Duncan. Trophies awarded to multiple riders, with senior totals of 703 miles and 493 entries across events.

N. Robertecon E. Burn R. Pepper J. O'Mara R. Stumble D. Duncan B. Rumble B. Kelly Club Blazer EB. Kelly RF. Monck K. Koorey M. Rogera J. Brill F. Bentley T. Staples K. Kourey T. R. Pepper M. E. Burn R. O'Rourke VY. Staples M. Rogers B. Robinson Fr. Bentley H. O'Rourke J. McAleer C. Hall C. Kilpatrick R. Stumbles R. Rogers J. Ford R. McAleer A. Hudson L Hall KR. Charion AH. Hart Howe Kla'Mara M. Hogers RA. Mason Lt Duncan KR. Brumbles Kohiurlorl

Rail dismissals in Sydney denied by premier

In the Legislative Assembly today Premier Mr Mair denied wholesale railway dismissals across the service. He said economies underway were only in line with actual needs of the situation.

Sydney Mr. Mair Mair

Cowen Gives Evidence In Central Police Court Conspiracy

Jean Lockhart Cowen testified in the Central Police Court on letters she says were dictated in 1937 by Albert Levitas. The letters accuse Goldsmith of false and libellous statements as part of a conspiracy involving Ronald Bruce Walker Albert Levitus Clyde Airey William Kingaley Wicks and John Woolcott Forbes to defraud Frederick Martindale Blackwood and others.

Sydney Central Police Court Jean Lockhart Cowen Albert Levitus Scottish Loan and Finsnes Company Limited John Woolcoll Forbes Galilsmith Levitas Mias Cowen Ronald Bruce Walker Clyde Airey William Kingaley Wicks John Woolcott Forbes Frederick Martindale Blackwood Woolcott Forbes Goldsmith

Radio Station Opens in Dalby as Australia Expands Broadcasting

The Postmaster General Mr Barroring announced Australia has 28 national stations, up from 22, since the ABC appointment seven Neues ago. Dalby opens a new station with an audience potential of about 6,000.000, licences dense in Australia exceeded by only four countries.

Sydney Australian Broadcasting Commission Barricon Dalby Harrison Australia

German Names Change Menu Items Across Hotels

The Hotel Kurrajonp renames Hamburg steak to Canberra steak and bans German flavoring. Brassey House serves Vienna steak as two meals while other places have not followed suit and German sausage remains on menus from the wartime era.

Kurrajonp Hamburg Canberra Vienna Brassey House

Ascot Acceptances for Wednesday Caulfield Races

Racing list shows acceptances for Wednesday Caulfield fixtures with horses including Lasting 8&8, Sir Rut Kilogram Precious Prince Arle and Silver. Entries indicate weights and classifications for the day.

Racing card with races at 3.25 4.30 and horses listed

A formatted race card noting starts at 3.25 for First Division and at 4.30 for Welter Mile, with weights around 10 lbs and a sequence of horse names such as Wine ti Hosh Linklet Foursanu Jack Mayra Kings Park Monte Carke Catheon and others. Also mentions Moonee Valley Gold Cup and Thurles events along with trainer or jockey hints.

Lenianan Atticus David Fighting Cheery Cock Jock Frisco Fox Gay Beer Novizes Kialla Kate Kentucky Latheon Sir Gorden Lord Toleus Clatevia Pacodal Vienn Castle O Aulamyne Plutus Lady Metz- Daramwell Hy Securities Casey Marla Raee Homebush Imareh Val Willian Bullaire Lockry Caulfield Tina Travid Caato Hilton Moora Welter Lepends Beal Royo Aarcendale Tireen Swettenham Thorne Masterton U Maldevon It Brethren i Aemraaat Toler Tetreen Kai Paradier Rosada Att Rojiek Rex Fell i Atins Foursanu Jack Mayra Kings Park Monte Carke Catheon el Bmbs RT A Kom Crnidian Brin Clatian Rockaw Balle Jevinn Electra Leighton Cylation Vanquish Blackle Miller Toady Wonga Ebvira Chaseagunill Haveleess Bilvoncde Aliphear Manel Fernelod KO Pota-Coke BF Val Bate Mou Travial Darel

Rivetée to-day instilled tavour in Melbourne race list

The fragmentary racing notes from Melbourne mention cup preferences and results for multiple events. Names such as Pant ler Hiespilieior and Cooney Tavidicneg Pantin appear amid scattered entries. The text notes drivers and placements with several unreadable sections.

Melbourne

Wrestler Fined After Stadium Incident

An incident at the stadium last night led to a wrestler being fined by the officials. The decision was announced by management and will be paid to the St. Van Hospital fund.

Pareselay Toney St. Vancents

Man Electrocuted in Peculiar Town Incident

Report of a man from Pit Town electrocuted under odd circumstances involving a water bucket and a house fire. Names Tuetay Jaym and Codon Carrol appear in the fragmented text, with references to an operator and a water supply incident.

Sydney Tuetay Jaym Wey

Cup Candidates Melbourne Telegraphic Racing Notes

At Flemington morning trials 1 Cup candidates featured. Sir Thegent led distances while Feminist dominated, beating rivals and showing solid pace. Other horses like Buzalong and Feneless posted notable times, with several contenders clocking strong furlongs and miles in varied workouts.

Melbourne Flemington Thegent Te Horo Buzalong Pungjing Rivette St. Peat Belvedere Fen

Race Withdrawals Hit Melbourne Event

The Melbourne event faces changes as Tetreen and Evie withdraw from competition while Mr Ee Connelly remains listed for the program.

Melbourne Tetreen Evie Prullelit Te Morpaw Ee Connelly de Ey

Fast Galleys at Victoria Park Sets Swift Four Furlongs

The exceptionally fast time of 471 gece for four furlongs was recorded by Duke Cullen and Marlons at Victoria Park this morning. The horse had no advantage from a following wind.

Sydney Duke Cullen Marlons Victoria Park

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Richard Want Ascot Music Makera Ensemble Jenkins Jeanne Gautler Ars W Purnell Sar Pat Loobyhen Rockdale Mr. M. Bath Helen Moore Ralph Crawford Bill Guard Marie Blewitt Charlie Murphy Margaret Wormald Winifred Gillespie Nancy Sullivan Beth Armour Jim Teer W. Dean Betty Brown Roy Fraser Phyllis Howard Madeline Byrnes Jim Patterson Bruce Armour Jack Shubert Marie Lee Helen Keatch Effie Mulanos Mr. J. Timisay Pat Blundell Joan Imrie Pat Jones Don Johnston Beryl Swan Laurie Gray Graham Christie Beryl Jordan Bill Stennes Dorothy Monahan Mr Warrington Fon Cranswick Heather Richards Bob Hodgson Vm. Gates John Cranswick Doris Carter Beryl Blewitt Keavil Ward Kevin McInnes Verner Barlow Junior Red Cross Domestic Science Queanbeyan Court Queanbeyan Club Joseph Aylward Aylward Commission W. T. Lindsay Paul B. Rotankon Limins Robinson Ming Mina N. Robertaes Lohr A. Robinson F Robinson Milen J. McAccer Miles J. O'M Pais Evan RAIL RADIO Lysaght’s Commonwealth Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited Bridge Street Lysaght Caulfield Races Caulfield Toolambon Sursery Moonee Valley Oy Chyterthe Cape Staee Man Tonna
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