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Newspaper

Charleville Times

Location

Charleville, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1937

Page

8

Plans Approved for New Brick Hospital in Charleville

At a special Hospitals Board meeting plans by Hall and Phillips for a new Charleville hospital were approved with a £40,000 construction estimate and £5,000 for housing quarters. The design features units 41 feet wide, private maternity rooms, surgery and nursery facilities, lift for stretchers, and potential for future expansion. Separate tenders for housing, boiler, laundry, and mortuary were proposed to fit budget.

Bark Vile Mesers A. C. Little Convalescenta Mater Yar Oan Noyes Gael Theber McGregor Pax Mesars Department of Health and Home Affairs Wr Carpendale Pertmivalon

Charleville approves tariff cuts for electric light users

Charleville council voted to cut charges for domestic electricity and raise the discount from 33 1/3 percent to 50 percent, while increasing the first 50 minutes to 1/2 penny per unit. The Finance Committee trimmed the Electric Light budget by 841 pounds and proposed reallocating surplus to maintenance reserves and consumer relief, prompting a heated debate on financial management and council oversight.

Anita Charleville Charwee Thoreday Finance Committee Electric Light Committee Anl Wills Street Power House Light and Power Fund

Polo at Quilpie Blackwater Retains Cup

The Quilpie polo carnival drew a large crowd despite dry season and scrub cutting. Blackwater won the Dunkley Corones Cup from Bulban­na 2 1, Mobil beat Beechal for the beaten teams cup, and Bulbamma claimed the J. C. O. Capper Memorial Cup. On day two Blackwater defeated Mobil 9 1 in the main match as crowds enjoyed music and prize shoots.

Quilpie Blackwater Mobil Dunkley-Corones Watta J. Tully P. Tully Beechal Mesera McIlroy R. Craig J. Thornie Igh RK. Devine Bulanna Mobi Goels

Air Mail Passengers From Bris bane to Far locales

Air mail passengers aboard Captain R A Sheppard left Brisbane on the 4th with booked travelers including G Swenson Brisbane to Lomgreach K A Macmillan Brisbane to Le Mrs M Lawson Brisbane to Laon doo Miss Davies Charleville to Blackall Mrs Schaffert Cloncurry to Camooweal W L Currey Mt Isa to Darwin MacCormack Brisbane to Charleville.

R. A. Sheppard Brisbane G. Swenson Lomgreach K. A. Macmillan Mr. le M. Lawson Laondoo Miss Davies Charlevilla Blackall Mm. Schaffert Cloncurry Camooweal W. L. Currey Mt Isa Darwin MacCormack Charkeville

City budget debate on consumer charges and revenue

Aldermen spar over three month reduction and revenue projections for Electric Light Committee. Mayor notes fluctuating monthly payments from 1934 to 1937, asks why half year results puzzled officials, while Gardiner questions purchases and revenue. Finance Committee report approved with casting vote amid tense dispute.

Wallis Electric Light Committee Finnigan Ueapni Sid Onish Charleville McGregor Capreseed Tan Mace Mittee Moreso Akl McGregor McGregor Gardiner Gordimer All Wallis Ald Wallis Ald Finnigan Ald McKegor Ald- Vallin Ald Vallin Vallis Finance Committee Ali McGregor Electric Light Tme Imanen Gardiner Wall Vallia Ali Burget Ali Gardiner Waltf

Warrego Grassers Association Executive Meet at Charleville

Warrego Grassers Association held an executive meeting in Charleville on Saturday July 31 with President RJ Floyer and members. New members were elected, resignations accepted, and finance and secretary reports discussed. The group debated wool regulations and government control of stock routes and pest acts, planning advocacy and potential certificates for learners.

Warrego Grasiers’ Association Charleville Glst Mésars RJ. Floyer W. W. Young F. ©. Elion C. E. Tidewell LL F. Akers L. L Longwill A E Hanslow G. Akers G. S. Martin T. W. Beazley RK ¥. Tyrwhitt F. W. Hewson Dryaiale D. Stewart T. W. Smith Miresr C. G. Gull L. Pogter E A. Lanagan le Gallagher J. T. Gilden K B E. Parr Messrs F. A. Elliott D A Winten Angellala Downs Morven J. H. Lanagan Mil . Charleville G. Duguid Manning H. S E. R. Smith Arms Dila Msret Measra WV. Young G. W. Martin G. & Martin F. O. Bott W. V. Young T. W. Beagley U.G. A L FL Longwil T. W. Beasley Prvetaione Ale Dryndale U.G.A Orderln Council G. 3. Martin F. C. Elliott O.G. A Boyer Brisbane Tambo Anx Messrs. G. S. Martin H. ¥. Tyrwhitt Tambo Tranch New Zealand Ubia Association Federal Council

Charleville Ambulance Brigade Annual Report Summary

The Charleville Ambulance Brigade held its annual meeting with 14 025 miles logged in the year and a balance sheet showing receipts of £18 omen with funds drawn from fixed deposits and a remaining balance. Members praised the brigade’s management and the chair Mr Grimstead. Debates covered patrols, police presence, and funding, with calls for police patrols in the Tambo region, rail and motor train extensions, and hospital board fee disputes.

Aiioud Charleville Ambulance Brigade Messra A. BM. Deutscher R. O'Neill T. Pugsley A. ©. Lindhe Fl. Dyer J. Falkeumier G. Akers H. J. Armstrong O'Neill My. Deutscher Grim- Steel Charleville Akers Grimstead Littl C. Sinnott Wo Fee Beyzy Charlotle Hospitals Board Little Hunter M. HH Maranos Gumsteen McK S&s. Dryedois HF. Akers U.G.A Maranca Association G. 8. Martin T. W. Beazley Maranom Roma Charleville Hospiale Board Langio Tambo Anguthella R. Y. Trewhitt Orvedale Drysdale

Weather woes and drought plans in Augathella

In Augathella the town endures cold days as residents rely on bore water while a water supply project may take weeks. At a meeting officials discussed drought insurance, stock transfers, a central broadcasting station, and a biweekly mail service linking Augathella to neighboring posts, with unresolved irrigation and railway issues noted.

Comvent Sergean Uyoths Hottiare J Weller Wetnoming J. McGrory Linelowse Morven Yanuarlo Brisbane Board Amd F. Q. Elliott A. J. F. Boyer F P. W. Hewson Lramaport Western Railway Charlieville- Blackall Cunnamalla Barrinson Queensland T. W. Novel Rls. Drysdale DGA Owith Ucathella Rebbiloora Thireeen Imaandent Martin Sree Thin Bace Martin Chgir

Quilpie Temals Club Dance Draws Social and Cash

Quilpie Temals Club held a Empire tail social on Saturday May day in a hall decorated with black and red streamers. A large crowd dressed in formal attire enjoyed Seymours orchestra. Door takings topped £35 as a Leon Carlo waltz and flame tournament ran alongside the event.

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