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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
8
The proprietors consider offers for amalgamation of the Courier and Daily Mail under the name Delly Mail. It is stressed that neither paper has been purchased by the Melbourne Herald Company though Sir Keith Murdoch, Herald managing director, may hold an interest in a few company shares.
A fragmented report describes a banditry incident where police pursue a suspect, with garbled text indicating a vehicle and a pursuit. Details are unclear but imply a chase and a confrontation involving a truck and possible escape attempts.
Special to Times reports a political protest in Australia over Japanese goods bans. Victorians and other traders push back against restrictions, charging higher prices and freight costs while advocating domestic production and wartime economy. The brief notes general opposition and market impact without detailing specific groups or dates.
Melbourne reports a severe cold spell with an estimated quarter of the state under snow. Alpine regions show several feet of accumulation, driving foxes and wild dogs from the Alps. Melbourne temperatures drop to 4 degrees, eight degrees above freezing.
In the Making Both Ends Meet column, government finance notes a trend toward modest improvement but doubts on future income tax sources as many people lack income. It predicts revenue from taxation will be at a very low level this year.
At Bogarella Charleville Ambulance responded to J. Dobbs a married man injured while tending Burenda nation horses on Whetlands station. Dobbs was thrown from a horse Saturday suffering pelvis pain. Helpers and MacCarthy Brothers aided him then Grimstead and Dr Flynn transported him to Charleville for treatment.
The document lists acceptances for the Q T C meeting at Acceltomerme with races including FIRST TRIAL HANDICAP 12 furlongs and other events. Participants include Brindsbetla Firecracker Hixhelle Rightaway Remosia Inte Gtarr Rachian Urastre Tep Rowe Valeere Bas Eiffel Campe Little Prince Meleager Speer Kop Trentwood and many more. It notes event times such as 2.55 p.m for AnouT TANDO AD 6 furlongs and 3.25 p.m for FIRST WELTER 7 furlongs along with entries for NOVICE and METROPOLITAN divisions and lists numerous horse names.
Metropolitan notes outline growing anticipations for forthcoming races at Apoot. The item highlights local bettors and trainers eyeing early favorites, with expectations of strong showings from regional stables and notable jockeys amid rising interest in the track meets.
A Bolloo Shire special meeting at Thargomindale on Friday June 23 considers road job 11/5/6 tenders. Clarke, Stagley bid £642. Minnett £6465/6/6. Kajerowki £731/3/3. Kratsmann £783/3. Council recommends Clarke and Stenler’s £643 bid to the Main Roads Commission for acceptance.
The Charteville Q.AST OB committee met Wednesday evening with chair J F Leebet and members including W Ventecher J Commmon Smith S Macklin and secretary Jortn Pice. Apologies from Mgr I Johnson. A request for fret aid at Cheepie school was approved with supplies by Charteville brigade at cost. Summary of finances showed balance £177 1s 1d, receipts £TL 1d, expenses detailed. July disbursements listed. Superintendent’s report recorded 148 cases attended this month including accidents transports and office incidents with total miles driven 2118.
The Tambo Hospitals Board held a July meeting in the Council Chamber with chair O Foote and members Gall Miller Greany Mil Parr Wale Kent and the Medical Superintendent. Revenue and expenditure estimates for the year to 30 June 1934 were approved. income £423 and expenditure £434 with a shortfall of £1008 to be funded by Government and Shire Loan. Tenders were opened for drain repairs and a tank erection. Wale’s tender for 42/17/6 was accepted. Medical Superintendent reported May and June patient numbers, immunisations, and maternity cases. hospital committee planned lavatory basin, bedding and waterproof sheets. Parr offered £5 for old gas plant equipment. Further actions included cost estimates, unpaid accounts review, rent disputes, and appointing Parr and Wale to the board’s committee.
The postponed annual general meeting reviewed the hospital’s finances, receipts, and expenses, noting a favorable position despite drought and limited association support. Officers thanked donors, staff, and volunteers, announced legacies from Victoria and local estates, and reported patient numbers, daily attendance, costs, and a 2.8 percent death rate with 460 day cases.
The report notes a smaller annual deficit, lower daily cost per patient from 9/5 to 5/10, and a drop in death rate from 9% to 2.6%, crediting medical and nursing staff. Elections and officer appointments are listed, with J F F Leekatt named president and C E B Tidwell vice president. B O’Neill treasurer. committee members include W Austin M Burton A Weed.
At the E.5.C.A. Brisbane show Ronaldson Tippett petrol engines attract attention with vertical four cycle heavy duty units from 1 to 3 hp. Show features emphasize quality, simple design, and reliability. The exhibit also touts ball bearing shearing machinery and crude oil burning engines, all backed by full price details on request.
The fourteenth annual general meeting of contributors to the Charne ville branch of the Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade LU Coupital was held in the Brigade rooms on Tuesday last. The president's report noted a credit balance and the need to maintain finances despite drought and debt, praising committee efforts. Mileage and attendances across centres were detailed, with discussions on repairs, center finances, and the aim to avoid debt while sustaining essential services.
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