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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a planned observance of a named day in a town, mentioning streets and a shy crowd. It references a parade or gathering nearby but contains many unreadable words and likely misprints, leaving key names and dates unclear.
A garbled OCR of racing stakes results lists numerous horse names, odds, times, venues, and participants such as Lord Anthony, Master Gentes, Kay Roe, Leopard, Micky Miller, and Hiker. The text mixes stakes, race cards, and fragmentary annotations, with unclear dates or outcomes.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes shifting weather and rain on a Saturday in Quillpie town with scattered mentions of events, people, and places. The text references Father Donovan, Adieraie district, and various locations such as North Come origin and Swan in charer, but details are unclear.
The community notes Hartley and Mile events with ambulance conveyances to Avon Villa and Charlerie hospital. Mr Treanor, an elder statesman, remains in hospital care as a winter chill forces postponement of the planned dance. The Radalph orchestra was to attend, while visitors include Mrs McConnell, Mr and Mrs Jukes Wade, and Mr Moore and others.
The local report notes a postponement of a planned event with references to Warrese Magty Learue and fe Sham rocks. It mentions signings by eid team, expected added strength of K. Wir fame ess Lamkmen, and a possible dispute between Miss L. Ware and Mr F McQueen.
The Charleville Tranch of the Queensland Country Women's Association held its annual meeting. President Mrs Berry presented the annual report praising branch activities, funds raised, and community service. Officers were elected and members thanked for their loyal work and support.
Local authorities discuss delegate allowances for a conference. Mayor backs limited pay while Aldermen push for broader coverage, amid criticism of conference funding and administrative costs. Voting strength, timing, and financial impact dominate council chatter as officials weigh policy changes.
Rain interrupted play as only nine holes were completed on Saturday with the rest abandoned until Inter 16 am. Sunday morning brought better conditions and a keen monthly medal contest with scores including 79 by Mama and 2 card laps noted by F Webb. The association plans six additional strokes handicap events and 18 hole stroke play on Tuesday with the venue at Hotel Corones.
Good attendance fell to a washout as wet weather halted bowls of the club night. Twelve players remained for the freon games with pairs competition results listed and plans to resume next Sunday afternoon.
Twenty players gather for the ladies bowls singles champion event at the arena. The competition starts Tuesday with teams led by Mim Pusmey and Mistames East, while reminders urge players to arrive by 2 pm for draws and scheduling, with Monday afternoon sessions shifted to a later start.
A garbled draft lists Cher Letty inckey and Kin Edward Park for practice at a Saturday session. It mentions players such as Lewis Teeing and J Ai hotey, and references a secretary overseeing squad selection while a Canada team contemplates future tries.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at an air service between Charleville and Sydney with mentions of partners, schedules, and destinations. The readable fragments reference a planned route, fees, and possible launch or update notes, but specifics are unclear.
A dense sporting recap lists fixtures and results including matches between Fiature and popular opponents, plus extensive doubles tennis activity. Players such as Mrs. M Beeman, J. R ee w ell, Heinemann, Cromwell, and Hawley appear alongside numerous club names and event dates.
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