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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

2

Weekend Radio Schedules and Musical Programs Listed

The listing details a dense, era specific radio schedule with numerous time stamps and program titles. It mentions stations 2FC and 20 and includes music, news, sports, weather, talk segments, concerts, and performances across a full day, noting acts such as Duncan Night, Studio Symphony Orchestra, and various language and educational slots.

Blusi Handwick and Cailfeld Eaves Montc Sipender Hudiler Leleboty Studio Symphony Orchestra Lime ‘Duncan Close U

Sunday SFC and 20 percent 910 Sporting Roundup

A fragmented schedule lists River Heights bulletin items and various events with times and venues. The page references musical recitals, organ performances, and local listings including Armchair Chat and Clinic Mour, against a backdrop of a busy Sunday timetable.

River Heigh Quiren Pixcen Bingera Resown Muse Yrltalno Newa Father Muset Mate Af Raglan Milllikan

Bush Fires Breaks Cleared In Kowen Area

Fire crews cleared burns in Kowen Black Mountain and adjacent districts as backburning and controlled fire lines reduced spread. No injuries reported. Picnic areas warned against unattended fires as crews monitored hot spots and prepared for possible flare ups.

Kowen Black Mountain Pleree Anit Brin Abella Imder Okrestry Billy

Canberra Pipe Band Faces Public Notice of Major Changes

A Canberra pipe band faces a pivotal moment as plans surface for new leadership and equipment. The group considers imported full sets of bagpipes and drums with local and overseas connections guiding its future.

Gelignite stolen in Sydney amid rising thefts in city

Reported gelignite thefts shake Sydney as authorities investigate multiple incidents. Police say several blasts were linked to unknown suspects, with ammunitions and related items seized in searches. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to local police.

Beauty Expert Offers Elizabeth Arden Treatments Nearby

A beauty expert affiliated with Elizabeth Arden will provide treatments and services at Davies Pharmacy in Singaton. The appointment is set to begin next Monday and continue through Saturday, with preparation and complete services available.

Paltowsing Hilzabeth Arden John J. Davies Singaton Davier

Fragmented OCR Radio Schedule and Events List

A dense list of programs, performances, weather, and notices with many garbled names. Reads like a weekly radio and cultural schedule listing musicians, recitals, plays, biblical readings, news, and weather across varied times and venues, with numerous misreadables.

Welfare fund drive described with scattered garbled lines

The fragmentary OCR text references a welfare fund, donors, and a dated meeting or event, but is heavily corrupted. It mentions fundraising, a committee or group, and references to dates and places in a noisy, partial fashion. No coherent narrative or complete names are clearly recoverable.

New Zealand Plans Curbs on Imports Amid War Strains

Government announces stricter import restrictions to apply through next year as NZ faces rising foreign prices and a weakening balance of payments. Ministers warn measures will impact foods, textiles, machinery and consumer goods, with emphasis on sustaining domestic production during wartime.

Nashtale New Zealand Igen London

Soldiers Memorial seeks South Australian born ex soldiers

The Igert SULA SA branch forwards that two more names be added to the South Australian final War Memorial panel for those who enlisted and died on active service. The Chief Secretary asks for care to identify any further worthy servicemen and invites relatives of SA born ex-soldiers not yet inscribed to forward full details to Mr James Kowne, ACT branch, RE and SILA, Box 19, GPO Canberra.

Igert Sula Staten Nu Lisoyibet Pmie South Australia Shere James Kowne A.C.T- Branch SILA GPO Canberra

Suburb Expansion Advances with Park and Housing Projects

A suburb expansion plan progresses with four renamnias at Flaus Park Lieiedott where two Putty structures are under construction by OW Turton based in Canberra. Tid-mut initiative and new workers install at Wake Bell Gardens and Griffith main sites. Several Pogger units will be ready for occupation on a future date.

Flaus Park Lieiedott Ty OW Turton Ok Canber Initiate Nowersger Aynt Onis Reddenti Auburbe Wake Bell Gardens Griffith Salac Wodl

Bribing Allegations Cloud Sydney Legislative Council Race

Sydney officials deny claims by J V Shand that votes could be bought in the forthcoming Legislative Council election. Premier Mr Mair and Attorney General Miz Man fig say they know nothing of the allegations and would refer any unsupported statements to the Crown Law Office.

Sydney Reicher Mair Grney Miz J. V. Shand Hornsby Legislative Council Shand Crown Law Manning Winildmoo Pariiament

Bund inquiry triggers tempers in Washington hearing

An American Bund inquiry hearing on activities draws sharp remarks from its leader. Rubin asserts the Bund backs the government yet clashes with the committee over allegations and the pace of preparation for defense against embezzlement charges, amid claims of allied influence and munition industry reach.

Washington Tusteday Frits Rubin Gerrans American Bund On-Amoe Uvition United States Indus Unm Unaat

Air Force Dominion Training to Begin

Wellington announces air force recruitment will start training 1800 candidates before year end. Rate of entry to rise to 1900 men. Observers to age 82 accepted. pilots age limit set at 37 years.

AIR Force Dominion Wellington N.2 Defence At, Jones

Rare Metals in Cars and the Materials Behind Ford and Mercury

A Ford Motor Company engineer explains the wide range of metals used in modern cars including palladium titanium and iridium as well as rare alloys. He notes many elements were expensive before mass production but prices fell with scale and some metals remain more valuable than gold in theory while quantities are limited. Synthetic rubbers and natural products also play roles in components from tires to gaskets as the industry seeks better materials for future models.

Ford Mercury Iayd Atvet Mercury Cary Fort Macor Company Tyrea

Naturalisation for Enemy Aliens Amid Wartime Policy

In wartime, enemy aliens may gain naturalisation. authorities have granted limited approvals. Applications are analyzed by the Investigation Branch and the Administrative Division, with final decisions by the Defence Authority after formal inquiry.

Scottish Loan Typist as Director Charged in Court

In Central Police Court a typist named Joan Cowen faced allegations linked to a distant lending scheme. The case involves Albert Levitua and associates as well as a subsidiary company, with Cowen accused of aiding a director’s misdeeds and exposure to a possible role in the operation.

Sydney Fria Central Police Court Albert Levitua Scot Ladsindnance Company Lid Tal Vinreame Levitua Atonsid

Leather industry talks to unite export of hides

A meeting of committee chairmen will discuss forming appraisal committees to unite hide exports. The Commonwealth Government intends to establish a chamber to oversee the industry and set conditions for the export activity.

Cathar Industes

Death Sentence Appeal in Murder Case Proceedings

The appeal in the murder case of Timothy Cian proceeds as Albert Anthrew, tied to the appeal date set for Tuesday. The case references the High Court process and potential judicial review by the state justice system.

Albert Anthrew Timothy Cian

Car Overturns in Hornsby Incident Injures Two

An early report outlines a vehicle overturn near Hornsby injuring two men: John Gee, 49, an engineer, and Cale Lowe. Details describe swerving to avoid a mining tax issue and a fractured injury, with unclear location and circumstances.

Wannary Irsany Taxlny John Gee Hornsby Cable Cale Lowe

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