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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

3

Radio and Music Listings From Canberra Times

Fragmented OCR listing dozens of radio programs and musical acts with times, including Morning Devotion, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Maflets, Mills Brothers, World Artira, and Paul Pianet segments. Mentions various broadcasts, concerts, and school programs across a busy schedule page.

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Averaging Prices for Nets and Building Materials

Fragmentary report notes price ranges to be netted tomorrow with rebates on building nets and related supplies. Mentions Helvanice rot and wire nets though details are unclear. Sources indicate price averaging effort across multiple items.

Towel Costs Local Manufacture in Australia

The towel industry in Australia faces potential cost pressures from imported goods and higher duties. Reports from Sydney warn that rising prices could affect production sales and domestic supply. by 1882 Australian mills were meeting most formal needs at a reasonable rate, with output values in the recent months matching prior years.

Austraiin Sydney Pines Tim Porta

Export ban on sheep skins amid pricing concerns

The Assistant Minister for Commerce said the export prohibition on one skin is temporary until a control system is set up by the Central Wool Committee. The move aims to halt price spikes caused by foreign demand and to stabilize supplies for fellmongers, with market regulation expected within weeks.

Melbot Enn Weamsiay Comsnerity McBride Cental Wool Committee Pemgrass Ora

Bombala school photo contest and Interhouse events detailed

A chaotic recount describes Bombala school activities including a term long photo contest for the best photograph of school buildings and grounds. The editorial staff plan a Canberra Grammar style feature in a new publication. Interhouse sports results list winners in ball games and races with points toward the Interhouse Cup.

Bill Bombala Delngaken Ynewo Baca MW Almant Ehool Young Anglian Movement

Teachers Visit Branch of NSW Schools Today

About 40 members of the association plan a visit to Calberrs and Ganverrs after touring Telopes Park and Amnate Public Schools. The group will spend the remainder of the day at the respective sites and participate in a scheduled program.

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Telopea Park prepares for annual primary sports carnival

Telopea Park hosts the Primary Sports Association carnival with events at the school grounds. Attendance features notable athletes from the 6th Infantry, with races and field events slated around the national finals. The Telanes Park program includes house competitions, awards, and the upcoming association meeting to decide final events. Queanbeyan Public School competes in a cricket-like contest, drawing 138 fans as Reynolds leads with 4 wickets, while Lamhwell and Veal contribute top scores. The showpiece event occurs at Telopes Park on November 15, followed by the association’s final at Tetanes Park School on October 31 participants await results.

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Sir Harry Brown to Join British Electric Company

Sir Harry Brown will resign as Director General of Pasta Telegraph effective December 1 and will take a post with the British Electric Company Limited in Melbourne. He is expected to earn more than his current salary and the firm plans large scale manufacture for Australia, according to Hasty.

Melbourne Harry Brown Pasta

Red Cross Contributions Reported Received

The following contributions to the appeal have been received and acknowledged from various donors including Hall Bank of New South Wales periodical and others. Totals shown include amounts such as 41 8 6 and 3 9 0 with additional smaller sums noted.

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Ainslie School champs feature in local youth athletics event

In a recent Ainslie meet at Northburns, Rupert Smith shone while under 12 to under 14 events saw notable performances by Toone Holloway Browning and Goodwin. Relay wins highlighted strong house teams including Gillard and Grimth houses as young archers competed for school honors.

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Examinations for Leaving Certiverite in 16 centers

Examinations for Leaving and Intermediate certificates held November 7 across Canberra area schools. Canberra High, Leaving 28 Intermediate 22. Canberra Grammar Leaving 11, Intermediate 24. Canberra Girls Grammar Leaving 4, Intermediate 1. Mother Teresa Convent Leaving 0, Intermediate 1. Evening College Leaving 3, Intermediate 1. Reports indicate results and probabilities forthcoming to show each candidate's chances.

Canavanies Canbar Cannevis High Canberra Grammar Laavinge Canberee Gin’ Gianmar Motera Andyate Raparty

Scout notes on Canberra Hoy Scout meeting and activity

The Canberra Association of the Hoy Scnut held its annual meeting at the Finkel Canberra with many attending. Queanbeyan Troop will be seared by ASM ken neta and meet on Monday. the hike and badge work were affected by rain but continued with Jag and camp work despite conditions. The Queanbeyan Troop will hold its tenth discussion on Standards of TABI as the Flower Den committee members attend.

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Notes on Third Century St Pat's Guide Concert

A fragmented note describes St Patrick's Church activities with a Guide group. It mentions varied numbers contributed to a weekly Weld of 20A, a revote to purchase a Guide pew, and references to Mrs RJ Tillyard and the Divisional Commissioners. It notes attendance at a yearly Guides conference and related discussions on work and interviews.

Cenberre St Pat's Company

Militia notes and parade plans amid weather delays

Messy report notes cancellations and reschedulings for militia activities. Sunday and Saturday parades are postponed or altered. water bottles, uniform issues, and foot care guidance are listed. Training groups like Militia Hockey Club and Senior Cadets announce meetings and requirements as attendance is urged.

Road accidents in New South Wales report high youth toll

In New South Wales the minister for road transport reports nearly 1,500 youths aged between 15 and 21 were casualties in road accidents during the year ending June 30. Injuries rose by about 63 percent and fatalities by 13 percent from the previous year, with 133 dead and 1339 injured overall.

Sydney Welnea New South Wales Bruxner

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