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Newspaper

Maitland Mercury

Location

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

6

Two Drowned In Vaudeville Car Tragedy Near Sydney

A vaudeville touring party perished when their car plunged into a waterlogged main road. Victims include Khighian aged 25 and Lok Blyger 10, with Christopher Molt 25 and John Ala Waikér 48 among others injured or missing. The car’s occupant Wes was trapped beneath a wheel and drowned after a head injury.

Gritrith Fridap Ayibar Khighian Tuluer Lok Blyger Ares Abe Tater Sydney Christopher’ Molt Elitin Mol Taderlole Fost prMurramt Ala Waikér Tayler Indy Lachrseoun Wwe Sivyer Glaghem Wes Mme

Car Overturned Near Newcastle on Friday Injures Two

A crash near Hayilon left two people injured as a car overturned. Philip Thompswon reported the incident occurred Friday afternoon while traveling along the river road near Parie. Injuries described include shoulder and back wounds with swelling and shock. The vehicle lost control, struck a roadside object, and the occupants were checked by responders at the scene.

Newcastle Philip Thompswon Hayilon Esse Juma Abravionn Tete Kamen Arc Niso Sbrisiona Smuill

Shipboard Medical Drama After Freight Route Incident

An on ship table operation and medical response unfold after a collision near a petrol lat. Feds and Northern Territory officials, led by Lir. W. B. Rirklawt, coordinate treatment as a crew member suffers injuries from a dangerous incident. The ship’s doctor administers anesthetic and the voyage resumes with the injured aboard for further care.

Northern Territory W. B. Rirklawt Uae Tel At Atwallow Angee Ie Freigter Ebley Dostoy Neita Dewleh

Strike Threat Clouds Melbourne Labor Talks

A looming strike threatens Melbourne as workers prepare to walk out over the weekend amid wage stagnation and a dispute over the weekly schedule. Officials warn the stoppage could disrupt services and force negotiations with major employers.

Advertised Goods Must Meet Definite Standards

The piece argues that guaranteed quality in advertised goods protects consumers and upholds trust. It stresses that ads reflect price, value, and reliability, asserting advertisers must maintain consistent, high standards to avoid loss of reputation and customer confidence.

Garden lore and farming tips fill the page

The article reads as a dense, fragmented guide on garden care and cultivation. It references soil, irrigation, compost, liquid manure, plant health, and various horticultural practices, mingling erratic phrases with mentions of crops, seasons, and gardening techniques across a sprawling, irregular text.

Record Time In Footrace at Glenelg field final

Adelaide Friday report of the Comumnemboration Day handicap event at Glenelg. A J Reid of Fort Avruite won in 11 seconds for the yards, a record pace. A C Lowe of Braken Hill finished second and R L Warner of Lawston third.

Adelaide A. J. Reid Fort Avruite Sheffield South Australing Glenelg A. C. Lowe Braken Hill R. L. Warner Lawston

QTc Programme For Tomorrow Thoroughbred Odds

A garbled racing page lists multiple horses and odds across sprints and handicaps. Names such as VARGARA Conant Star Ten Year Handicap and MASTER Encourage Stakes appear with odd figures, indicating a program slate of races and betting prompts for tomorrow.

Pysskdene Biiern Gowda Hmnetean BAHN Kommalve Abreoiler Tire Arrow Ura Vargara Iennic Alora Lad Zak

Greyhound Owners Seek Talks With Clubs Over Racing

A Maitland and Hunter River Greyhound Owners Association meeting at Town Hall sought talks with the Newcastle Jockey Club and Maitland Show Council on greyhound racing connections. Attendees from Newcastle, Bathurst, and other districts heard calls for fee reductions and show-ground involvement, with officials noting potential cost cuts and governance changes.

Maitland Hunter River Tle Jockey Club

Council Members Debate Affiliation at Sun Conference

The Sydney area council meeting discussed affiliation and funding concerns with representatives present. Key figures Sparke and Sparke’s group pressed for options while others urged measured action and a formal vote, outlining costs and process ahead of the next session.

Fragmented OCR weather brief from 19th century page

A garbled weather note mentions extreme heat of 112 degrees and several temperatures around 43 degrees. It references a jailer and a foundation event dated December 25 and notes long service. Names and locations are unreadable or corrupted.

Record 440 finish at Manly carnival upset by nine seconds

Sydney reports reveal Biddulph wins 440 yard race by nine seconds at Manly club carnival. Despite strong opposition from Moan, N. Torr, and Read, Biddulph leads through the final stretch over 440 yards with notable performances from Pryde and Williams.

Sydney Abin Pee Ford Manly Thadifely Noel Moan J. Torr Nella Tod Bemneil Rawiay Subulros Aouay Boo Sts AL Pryde Balserato Jonior Diernnlon- Pbin Yaraa Hd Wennicey Italmori Talerstuh Dandican Sd Yard Yaw Maas Sn Bos LSB ci Mann Roney Breath Life Ainsdonp

Dog barred from starting after swab test at SW yards event

A dog prevented from starting in a heat at the SW yards event after a swab test raised concerns. The horse or hound, tied to Angus Phe oR and others, could not proceed as medical or veterinary adjustments were explored.

Biuay Vhs Muawe WedaumlVok Furtler Wlandon Angus Phe Neennui

Unclear Fragments Point to Sports Club Mention

Fragmentary OCR mentions Queensellt Sart LLC and Manly Swimming Club with distorted names and numbers, lacking coherent event details or outcomes. No clear date place or concrete actions emerge, rendering a definitive summary difficult.

Fem Queensellt Sart LLC Manly Swimming Club Sintoplana Rosy

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