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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1939
Page
6
A dense listing of radio and BBC programming across music, drama, talks, and weather. Items include Morning Devotion, Parliament updates, orchestral concerts, Studio Concert, Paul Temple radio serials, three Francis Durbridge pieces, and daily devotion slots. Also shown are sports summaries and market news segments, with varied showtimes and hosts across the day.
The report covers non proprietary racing clubs favored in New South Wales and details wartime dispatches. It mentions Roosevelt urging restraint and alliance measures to observe cities, Polish and American diplomatic shifts, and potential changes to embassies amid disintegration.
Assistant Treasurer Mr Spenser warned last night that unantigrise actions and sending money out of Australia breach monetary intent regulations under the National Security Act. Bank of England notes were found being sent abroad in letters, with penalties and potential forfeiture of funds under the regulations.
The steel magnate Mr. Chaves Behwab died today in New York at an advanced age. He was chairman of the Reh lehiem Steel Corporation and a leading figure in the industry.
Listing shows a full night program with 5.30 Evening Serenade 6. Dinner Music 7.0 Kendtal by Clifford Humaman 7.15 The Royal Show 7.30 After Dinner Show 8.0 All You Like It ABC Light Opera 5.30 All Star Variety with Nick Lucas Erbert g 6.5 Something in the Air 8.15 Country Music Week Concert Geelong 10. Weather 10.95 Clone Revival schedule details included in a single theater listing.
Washington reports Sam Carp claiming kinship to the Soviet Premier says a 1938 commission sought to buy 100 million dollars worth of battleships and equipment in the United States. A second commission early this year aimed to negotiate destroyer construction, with plans pending authorization.
At Newcastle on Tuesday the Encourate Handicap saw Red Thespian win by a length and a half over Beudlfos with Bigdford close behind. N Robin rode the winner as the field kicked off in a brisk pace. Quin Betting had Red Thespian at 1 to 20 favorites amid a tight finish.
A government minister stated Canberra hotel guests will face rent adjustments to provide accommodation for parliament staff and officials. The Hotel Wellington rate rose to 1.600 while other lodging changes were planned to meet the urgent housing demand amid ongoing negotiations and leases.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a domestic tragedy involving a husband and wife with scattered names and phrases. The readable parts suggest a personal conflict ending in violence, with references to a Cent location and a suspect named or connected to an arrest or bail.
A Canberra street collision disrupted traffic on Canberra Avenue yesterday. Involved were motorists including Mr Shopand and Mrs Unynbing, with police reporting extensive damage and an admission of fault by one driver. The incident prompted road closures and a cleanup as authorities investigated the causes.
At the Thursday sale the offering of 2460 ewes and wethers sparked solid demand from district buyers. Prices ranged from 8 to 17 shillings per head, with several lots showing strong bidding and good clearance despite some lighter lines.
Reminiscences note entries for departmental bowling competitions. Details are unclear. next event planned in coming month with four teams ready to compete. If any department lacks a full slate, adjustments may occur to finalize teams.
A rough report of knockout football matches played at Baleman Bay with teams from Queanbeyan and surrounding areas. The games featured Queanbeyan defeating Wollomging late, amid weather and field conditions, with key players and scores noted in brief.
A jagged report notes a defaulter on track events at Randwick this morning with mention of Detwude Tete and AvGUN. The scene references a favlfying, De Taulier, and an unclear decision timeline regarding wines WIM le monde before the week.
A damaged city report notes Ajax has recovered in Melbourne Tuesday after a steeple rise blocked communications. One team collapsed, and the lumencas incident affected Ajax's power, now restored and expected to return on Thursday.
Unclear OCR text outlines A and B grade finals with mixed team names and dates. Readable items indicate a midweek tennis event with A Grade final and B Grade results possibly postponed or rescheduled.
Report from a billiards club notes a third peay event where Player Yoaramaene led with a narrow margin, Murphy and Maloney among runners-up. The sneaker vourouient secured a 3 to K. Maloney with 4 runner-up finish.
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