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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1957
Page
12
Advertisement notes an imported Customline Sedan priced at 13 000 with after hours workend details and contact options. It mentions a 44 stone phone line and references Ring Proppe ar DISC with a focus on ongoing sales.
Fragmentary ad text references loom concrete gravel and sand 6 yard orders KD Taylor and a mail order service branded for personal needs. It mentions Metro Pharmacy Supply Company Gymem Sydney MD and an electrical repairs offer by George Pitt with a phone contact.
Algeria eyes wind power as a cheap flexible alternative to hydro plants. A French design 100 ft high windmill with 60 ton weight and two 55 ft blades could produce about 200000 kWh annually, working best at 30 mph and shutting down above 60 mph. Government hopes to deploy many units to meet demand without major land or transmission costs.
Melbourne police report a man identified as George Brown of Kivette Street Mordhilloe killed by an electric train at Flinders Street Station. Ambulance and railway workers removed the body and he died on arrival at Prince Henry's Hospital.
The first jewellery parade of its kind was held in Canberra at the Hotel Civic this Saturday afternoon. Seven models showcased featuired pieces including opals sapphires diamonds cultured pearls and amethyst with marcasite. Proceeds will go to the Women's Voluntary Service and the Country Women's Association.
Radio listings show a daily timetable with programs such as Country Breakfast Session TAS Morning Melody and Sydney String Orchestra. Notable items include The Boy David at MONDAY NIGHT THEATRE and Celebrity Pianist with various concert programs.
Program grid lists Hop Harrigan at 6.00 followed by Sea Hound 6.15 and The Street With No Name 6.30. News at 6.45, Canberra Times News at 6.55, Cadbury Show 7.30, Give It A Go 8.00, a Crime Mr Collins 8.30, Mostly Music 9.00, MONITOR 9.30, Coronet Star Call 10.30 and Close at 11.00.
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