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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
7
Listings show two day pits at Angathella with Handicap races including Mareto Handicap Coolabri Handicap Cave Stakes and Connemara Handicap on September 2 and 3 1938. Prizes range from £7 to £50 with nominations and acceptances detailed and horse eligibility based on prior wins.
Notices call for tenders closing Monday August mh for events with Gum Cab Shoot and Maces on Yad, with separate gun club tenders. Publican's Booth, Raven events on September 23 and 24, afternoon tea and shoot days. Secretary McGregor notes highest or any tender may be accepted.
Frances Elizabeth pursues notices creditors to Queensland court and executors of the estate of Wil who are to close affairs by the third day of Amouit. The executors will distribute the estate to named parties and will not release any past debts or claims.
A civic ceremony granting a civic Denner to Governor Sir Leade Orme Wilson is announced for Zand September at 7 30 p.m. Attendees are urged to send names to the Town Clerk Shire Clerk. The Liquor Acts 1912 357 section 64 restrict admission and attendance. Police Magistrate notes a court order concerning Clipperid Walter Kermond due to alleged excess alcohol consumption for one year from November 132.
A fragmented 1935 notice lists Holy Communion services and hostel chapel events at St Marys Roman Catholic and other churches, plus a multistage sale and classified items. It includes car for sale, a two cylinder Chevrolet, Reo Speed Wagon, and discarded tags, with names like Alfred Street and Gale tourist agency. It ends with a life policy inquiry and a hospital notice bound for Charleville.
TEXDERS are invited for cleansing and fartege services in Morven for two years at £1 per week per pumping caper to control barren water. Contract may be done by motor or horse drawn carriage. Tenderers may buy a salt-equipped motor van by instalment. Submissions due by 12 September Easton Shire Clerk.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a probate matter in Queensland Supreme Court. The text references Frances Elirabeth Rodden of Wangamere Borrea and James Redden as her husband and mentions an application or caveat process in the Registry with a date around the forthcoming Thursday.
DeaTI Weeks, wife of Jomph Weeks and mother of Mia KM Colgrave, passed away after a long illness. The Charterite community extends condolences to the Weeks family and honors her memory. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services.
Loving memory notices memorialize Jack Hughes of Charterite Hospital who died August 1905. The fragment honors a son nephew and mother with lines of remembrance and affection. The text preserves a family obituary tone with personal tributes and eternal love.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a publication tear on Friday with August reference and unspecified public notice details. Readable words indicate unclear date context and missing actions or authorities. No outcome or location clearly documented in the surviving text.
A dated 1938 note by Gladys Lottie Castles and Thomas Hurley apologizes for abusive statements toward Mr. and Mrs. J W Allow and others. The document records that they undertake state ments and undertakings not to repeat the mature and inappropriate remarks.
The report notes a defendant who failed to travel from Drenamagne reserve and pleaded guilty by letter. Ames thella Semmens Court will hear the case next week. The Murwek Shire Council discussed overtime pay at £8 per week and extended a meeting to address the matter, with applications and references reviewed.
T Groves informs motorists of presale closures on Alfred Street and nearby inlands, affecting access and traffic. The notice cautions drivers to seek alternative routes and follow posted signals during the transition period.
A garbled report describes a tar driver attacked while driving at Turramurra near a railway bridge. The event mentions a pedestrian, a plunge through a wire, a 29 minute derailment, and ensuing injuries, but many details are unclear or corrupted.
The Mauretania, intended for Atlantic service, was launched last Thursday from the Mesure Campbell yard at Birkenhead before an audience of about 6,000 with aircraft salutes. It is described as the largest ship ever built at the Kugtiah shipyard.
An oddly garbled report mentions a going concern with references to a 20m item, spring wheel spanners for a differential, magneto pare, and a detachable sheep crate. It names an owner and trial context, plus unclear terms like Royalial Tolel Cheops Caen E200, leaving the exact item and fate opaque.
The Morwen shire council met to discuss the monthly budget details for rates and assessments. Topics include rates for Morven and other parishes, water facilities, and service charges across various divisions with references to the council chamber and local facilities.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled local note mentioning names and places with no clear date or action. The readable bits suggest a brief notice or teaser about Chartevilie, but essential facts are absent for a definitive summary.
A report from a private dinner involves W Lasabars, wife of a vice president, with scrutiny over health and attendance at a private event. The account notes later complications following the gathering and references the timing around a prominent figure's schedule.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses ratepayers and seating with mentions of names and entities. It references Meryem and Aeron Se Soma and a council context, but the text is largely incomprehensible, hindering a clear event or outcome.
The notice warns all owners within two miles of Ancathesia to register by Regember 3st or face penalties. A fee of 3 per day may be added for delaying registration. After the date, unregistered dogs will be sent away.
A fragment discusses a salon scene focusing on complexion and hair trends. It mentions a place called Amber Salon and hints at a regional shift toward new grooming methods and products, with references to fashion and personal care in a dated, stylized tone.
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