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Newspaper

Maitland Mercury

Location

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1939

Page

6

Broadcasting Programmes Tonight on 2nd-2H Metres

A cluttered schedule lists news tabs and music blocks with various programs and hosts. Entries include Daryl news, TAS 3G, The Barmoniquas Quartet, Joann Puck ABBE, and many others across times like 830, 1.80, 10, and 4.502, detailing a broad lineup of music, news, and devotional segments for tomorrow and Monday, with multiple station identifiers and program titles interwoven.

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Late CPL Jones Two Heares Remains Of Army Soldier

Fragmented OCR text describes a late corporal Jones and mentions several names and places with unclear connections. It references a memorial or funeral context and a sequence involving a christening and a gallery of mourners. The readable portions suggest a military connection and a public or familial gathering around a deceased soldier.

Sydney markets feature uncertain prices and products

The fragment describes rainy market chatter and price notes for various goods. It mentions commodities, shipments, and stalls with vague references to offerings and values. Several proper names appear inconsistently, suggesting a snapshot of an urban market scene.

Increased Pay For NZ Troops

Wellington reports new pay scale for New Zealand troops with daily rates for privates 1 9d and coronels 17/6, ranking officers and other ranks to follow. Family allowances include wife 3/3 per day and each child 1/6 per day. All pay is tax free.

Wellington N.Z Coronels

Landslide Faults Houses and Water Course Shake Auckland

An Auckland area landslide forces emergency action as soil and debris heap against homes near Wellington. The scene disrupts streets and damages windows while responders secure the site. Residents recount damage to property and fear further movement as a boy and his family await reassurances from authorities.

Dalm Paint Is Proved You Birther? Bank of Trade

Vague OCR text shows references to Dalm Paint, Balm, Pender Bros Pty Ltd and unspecified labor or legal context. No coherent event or person clearly defined due to fragmentary wording.

Pender Bros. Pty. Ltd

Tin price drops amid market wobble in week

Market notices show tin price tumbling to £2 40s per long ton as buyers react to weaker demand. Trade sources report slowing orders and cautious biddingWednesday activity in London and surrounding exchanges, with producers noting broader commodity softness.

Variable Gear Cycling Made Lighter and Easier

The text discusses aluminum alloy bicycle components, noting lighter, stronger parts compared to old heavy models. It mentions practitioners and manufacturers referencing notable gains in ride quality, manufacturability, and alloy use, with historical context on early trials and evolving materials in cycling gear.

Man Killed by Falling Crane in West District

A large wood crane collapsed onto a man during a construction shift, fatally injuring him. Witnesses recall workers fleeing as the crane toppled, and officials describe a chaotic scene with emergency responders arriving promptly. Investigators will determine cause and responsible parties.

John Cobb on War Service Speed Steel and Spires

A London paper notes the paradox of the world speed record holder John Cobb turning to wartime work. It recounts Cobb’s Utah Bonneville run aboard the Railto-Dunlop speed car, detailing the car’s performance, the crew, and the chaotic press coverage. The piece hints at Cobb’s wartime duties and his readiness for future speed triumphs after the conflict.

John Cobb Amorim Bonneville Belt Flats Utah USA

British motor industry notes on fuel efficiency and gear

Fragmented text discusses mileage per gallon and motor tours, referencing British motor industry, fuel economy, and technological notes. Mentions specific terms like gearing, carburetors, and general assessments of automotive performance. Contains numerous garbled phrases and OCR errors.

MI Equipped Motorists The NARMA Advice on Minor Adjustments

The NARMA warns motorists to carry essential tools and a spare tyre to handle minor repairs and potential punctures. It notes many cars lack jack or spare components and highlights risks from tyre blowouts and severe road strain.

How to Clean Radiator Grilles on Modern Cars

Practical guide notes tarnish on chromium plated radiator grilles from road grime. Wiping with water is often ineffective, but a small amount of paraffin or petrol on a cloth or sponge can break down deposits. Work into crevices, then rinse with water to remove loosened grime.

Hume Highway Tale From An Arcane Telegraph

A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a transportation or regional report mentioning the Hume Highway. Names and places swirl oddly with references to Howe Aighgray, Doyle, Moray, Tavite, Vine, Litwulnann, and Willium Ure. The text lacks coherent facts or dates.

Howe Doyle Moray Litwulnann Willium

Red Cross Provides Convalescent Home Aided by Soldiers

A garbled notice describes the Red Cross establishing a convalescent home near New Boat, with mentions of soldiers aiding recovering men. It refers to uniforms, equipment, and support for wounded veterans, highlighting medical care and shelter for those recovering from injuries.

Death of New Zealand racing chief in overboard tragedy

James Sterling Bidhsody 70, president of the New Sunland, died after falling overboard while traveling from Wallington to Lytton on the Stonmay Wading voyage. His body was recovered after hours in the water near Atlante Tops. The accident ended the career of a prominent New Zealand racing figure and owner of Youre Truly, winner of the New Zealand Cup Lane year.

James Sterling New Sunland Wallington Lytton Stonmay Fifehom Rome Tony Tim Ife MleLeod New Soufh

Balm Paint Service Details Incomplete

Fragmentary notice from Balm about paint products and services. Mentions Pender Bros Pty Ltd and Dependent details unclear. No concrete events, dates, or outcomes readable.

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