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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
7
Abbreviated announcement lists September 15 and 16, 1939 at Angathella for racing events and nominations. It references various handicaps, stakes, and entries including Capr Stakes and Reckey Creek Handicap among others, with details on distances and nomination fees.
A 1929 Queensland probate notice seeks grant of William McQueen's estate to Catherine McQueen of Becker's Creek with caveat rights before grant. Solicitors Lockett and Measchels announce court process and caveat procedures. additional notices from Osborne & Waugh. Also a stud season advertisement for Chartette and mares at Charlotte Plains, with prices and stallion performance notes.
Fragmentary racing notes list horses such as Natural Pride and Waving Plume with lineage, plus a Chub Maiden Handicap at Wirisbaie Tiber. It mentions the match against Royal winners and a limited-entry mares event with prizes, citing Oliver Smith for further details.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sale of secondhand items including a sewing machine and a public land notice. Mentions August 2, 1509, and references to land regulations and the secretary for public land. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
An advertisement notes an establishment operated by Experte Proprietress Mra L. Bell, a dressmaker located opposite the Dalton Hotel on Wills Street in Charleville. The listing identifies Ming as involved in the fashion service.
Tomorrow a four ball stableford trophy event, donated by Quernisland Primary Frodwers, will start the weekend golf with a Saturday contest. Sunday features a chosen stroke handicap for the Queensland Brewery trophy with the drawing tonight at Coromes' Hate. Members are reminded of the annual ball to be held on the regularly scheduled date in September. tickets for the social function are selling well.
Reports from a regional merger aim to form a Parmestern team based in Whrvlinen with members Ruma Michell Moreen Cuime matin and Quilibe. The alliance seeks a racing league and a season schedule to showcase upcoming heats and promising talent.
A Friday event in August 1990s is noted with Pimucanon involved, details vague in OCR. The brief mentions a year and a date reference while outlining an incident or confrontation.
July movements show 5 100 thorn and 1 082 cattle entered Charleville district while 39 720 shows 3 257 cattle and 237 horses were removed. Within district 1000 state shows 477 horses and 26 camels. The Charleville Town Council to consider finance committee report and rate changes for 1939/42 with cleansing service fee rejection. A horse racing note mentions Grand As yearting Hercalat and other performances. Also Sydney Charleville air service to Connamalla arrives 2:39 am departs 2:40 pm Tuesdays and Fridays connecting with Qantas service.
Gordon McPiie of Charieville Teauls Clwb fell Saturday afternoon injuring his instep and right ankle and received medical attention before transfer by ambulance. W Warres, a Rand station hand, assisted, and Newanmella sustained lacerations and a water-mike for the efties during a muster. The injured were conveyed to Warrese river then to Ohm Skiing where officials met the ambulance and admitted the patient to hospital.
A fragmentary review notes the film The Lambeth Walk shown tonight and tomorrow, described as a late 1930s romantic comedy with witty social satire. It mentions dance culture and European upheaval as background while recalling era entertainments and stage fare in queerly garbled prose.
A draft plan outlines a stepped tariff from September covering lighting and water uses. Rates range from 1 to 64 units at low levels to higher charges beyond 200 units, with a proposed 25 per unit overage. The council notes potential savings for consumers and discusses committee oversight and future deliberations at Amageat.
A wedding occurred at Areieifin Stee the Moreen with Mother, youngest dermabior of the late Mr Joke Seulth of Armiditin marrying Mr Mam Herenn of Premeia. The couple received guests around 48 including family and friends. The ceremony featured white and silver decor and vows for a future home at ArmAdlia station.
Alderman McGregor condemns a practice seen as an attempt to fill a vacancy in a local contest. The Mayor announced an investigation by the tax inspector to report to the Council, aiming to bar landlords from exploiting the reserve.
Past pupils in Australia are reminded of a meeting in Corames Hall on Saturday September 2 to discuss a dinner and dance. The secretary Mr Metzger notes a working bee at McGregor Pack tomorrow after a separate meeting to consider arrangements for the supper at the Dingers’ home hall, to be held tomorrow afternoon.
Tancers and players are reminded of another dance arranged by Mrs Francetes at Parigh Hall. An orchestra will be engaged, and light refreshments provided as usual. Event set for Monday evening.
Unseasonably cold conditions with strong west winds and night showers persist this week. Forecasts hint at possible further rain before weekend, while yardage totals for the year reach 1939 year-to-date milestones.
An ornate advertisement touts Weenzo as the best cough remedy and suggests its use for throat and chest ailments. It claims a pint can be made from a concentrated formula and promotes quick relief from catarrh and head cold symptoms.
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