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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
5
Sharkeville Town Council holds ordinary monthly meeting to discuss ALP interference, river safety funding, and requests for roadworks. Resignations and staffing notes accompany debate on trench repairs, budget constraints, and permissions for cross-town access.
An obituary notes the death of a 83 year old Charleville resident born in Victoria who leaves two sons Gordon and Dore and three daughters Mrs T Cavanagh, Miss Rescone and another. The service was held at Charleville hospital with attendance by the brigade and committee members including Mr O Neill.
In a Tuesday start to the ladies bowls season, teams featuring Mesiamess Payney, Manson, Moody, Feason, Mentamen Feith, Coulwon, Conie, Fecarty, Harrie, Raglon and others posted scores such as 3,5 and 17. Next week’s schedule lists Powers, Mastsom Siltty Coulsue, Harris, Tmetead ani Bovey, with Mentammes Enpor Corabes and others completing fixtures as the local club rounds continue.
A historical notice outlines alterations to the racing program. It mentions revised entries for the 10 to Geld and 11th December events, with additional races for the Dorset Deeers class and a shift in competition against open and other classes. The committee decided to adjust the schedule accordingly.
The report lists ambulance case categories including accidents 168, poisonings 358, severe office cases 248, fire-related 1254, and other incidents totaling 1037 attended by the public. It notes travel of 90 200 miles to attend 204 roses during the year ended Jane 30.
Fragmented report discusses permit cases on allotments to King Street, testing use of a property for public works, and a plan involving J Wacks property to Galston Street. Mentions overseer attendance, street lighting issues, and council procedures with limited readable names and actions.
A large Charleville exhibit showcased sewing, embroidery, jams, and delicate crafts. Judges praised needlework and turning section while Mrs Panay and Mrs Timson judged items. Miss Betty Armstrong and Mona Semders performed music as attendees admired lemon water jars, scones, and home-made preserves.
Cr HF Gooch chair of Bulloy Shire Council presented the annual report detailing rising dingo numbers and threats to stock, plus plans to auction a 4089 acre reserve and proposals to consolidate police and paddock pastures. The report covered June to August with budget figures, paddock repairs, and water and revenue notes.
Fragmented weekly notes report upcoming by election content in August. The community discusses candidate appearance, workers’ sentiments, and social events at a convention and picture rally. Mrs Nelson, long-time resident and housekeeper, has died at 85, with family and local figures named in notices.
Tait's Pictures presents a wartime comedy double feature at Tait's Cinema Theatre this Friday and Saturday headlined by Buck Privates with a second Paul Sinn feature Hudson's Bay and Flaming Frontiers. Tuesday and Wednesday offer a new programme beginning with Priscilla Lane and Jeffrey Lyon in The Om Deus Baby plus Young Man's Fancy and The Cree Archer with Leo and Grith Jona.
A British style report notes the strain on German forces as they plan a strategic shift toward Moscow. The piece questions whether Germany can muster enough troops and armored units to sustain a deep offensive and maintain broader resistance.
A fragment reports Japan expressing apology to Toyoda and a man named J.C Grew, with discussions of an agreement and an amicable stance. The text is garbled but indicates a diplomatic exchange and a settlement offer between parties.
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