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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1934
Page
6
An advertisement notes a boot repairing shop opposite the Commonwealth Bank promising courteous service and moderate charges and inviting customers to trust their repairs.
All Saints' Hostels at Charleville provide for bush children in state schooling. The Boys' Hostel serves eight years and up under Bush Brother keep, while The Girls' Hostel is run by Church of England Sisters. For prospectus contact The Warder for boys and The Sister-in-Charge for girls at All Saints' Hostel Charleville.
At a special meeting the Tamber Hospital saw resignations and staff changes. Minnie Deenig retires after long service. LG McPher son named in charge. P M Carwardine resigns to train for a hospital school. CWA tennis profits noted. Easter event drew modest attendance. transfers announced for bank staff. council gains Teh Improvement Board duties.
A chaotic OCR fragment summarizes town life with notes on school funds, stock movements, and local visits. It mentions two large incidents at a children activity, a power outage from Tuesday to Friday, a snake encounter at Mrs. Barker’s residence, a branding accident injuring Ted Watson, and religious services at Nocundra and Thirgomgdah. Names include M J Fhukey, stock moves between Orient and Bourke, and locals such as Mark Kelly and C Lyon among others.
A special meeting of Quilpie Shire was held on Monday with present chairmen and several councillors. The valuer submitted valuations and motions set rate allocations for various allotments. The attendance noted a protest against striking rates as an extraordinary meeting.
Wyandra report notes Mrs H and family return from a two month Brisbane visit. Sally Brinthave and Claude Barns drive 1100 bollocks from Begerciia to Wellmoringseta tion. Constable J Lane leads Wyandra police court district patrols for nine months. Constable Jo Kankell assists Nevin in regional duties.
A clipped bungle of names and travel notes from Brisbane to Mor ney xiathon and Mayfield. Mentions refereeing by Mr tween Daffer hay and Mr Kidd at various games and gatherings. Several individuals such as Fitz-Walters Jun dah and Minee Moe are noted in transit or visiting local places with references to Mayfield and Orient.
In Augathella, film showings at Cleema Hall on Saturday April Mth feature Devil and the Deep Bankhead and Santa Fe Trail Arten. Mrs KR M Rather and family returned from Brisbane last Saturday. Two dances by a ladies committee supported Convent fundraises, raising about £15. Musicians volunteered, door duties were managed by R F Andrews, and J Murray acted as MC. A garden fete and chocolate wheel boosted proceeds, with a busy sports programme and a successful revel. James Miteset assisted with a book-keeping exhibition to aid the Convent, attracting Charleville visitors. A rodeo is planned for the end of the season with improvements to the theatre underway. Hospital committee and the CWA supported two days of enjoyment as preparations continue.
The monthly WA branch meeting was held at Town Hall on Wednesday with members present and several apologies. Sympathy offered to Mrs Sinnott and Mrs Hetherington, plans discussed a seaside accommodation, and a dome to be formed by the committee. Secretaries asked to arrange footwork counties and fund work. May meeting to review progress.
A damaged newspaper item presents partial readable facts about a local notice involving a sale action and officials. The text is garbled with many inaudible phrases and missing details, but the core idea hints at an official proceeding or auction and related authority.
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