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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
3
A delegation of leading U S journalists visited Australia to view broad Australian activities from multiple angles. They toured science facilities, noted strong metal output, and praised Australia’s defence preparedness. The visitors suggested American interest in adopting Australian wartime measures and highlighted Australia as a growing global power.
The article discusses the Darling pea pest, noting no medicinal treatment exists. It explains rapid spread if animals are nearby and suggests destruction of the plant. warns once sheep acquire a taste they will seek it, affecting farming in counties where the plant is present.
Mr W M Reid director of Robert Reid and Co Ltd and his wife and private secretary embarked Sydney to Melbourne journey by flying boat. The route included Sydney Darwin via Qantas Empire flying boat 2394 miles Daly Waters Wyndham via MacRobertson air service 624 miles Wyndham Berth via MacRobertson to India era uses Australian National Airways 1599 miles and Melbourne Sydney via ANA.
A Sunday sermon reflects on Jacob in Genesis 32 36 and the dream of the ladder at Bethel urging repentance and vows to follow God's will. It warns against idol worship and worldly desires, urges removal of strange gods, and recalls Jacob's journey back to Bethel to renew covenant with God.
Australia backs Sir Toha Latham for Japan posting amid a broader exchange of senior diplomats. Prime Minister Mensic says the move strengthens Australia Japan ties and helps Australia shape policy in the Pacific region. Sir John Latham’s past goodwill mission is cited as evidence of prudent leadership and mutual respect. The Japanese government is expected to announce the Australian ambassador designate soon.
Two young men from Worstal Mesers spotted dingo pups by a log at the town’s southern edge. They captured seven pups, brought them to town, and were rewarded with a bounty of a shilling and sixpence per scalp. The effort occurred Saturday afternoon and was praised by local officials for protecting livestock.
A fragmented list highlights errors such as crushing rivals for progress, fretting over unchangeable matters, declaring impossibility due to self limits, neglecting reading, forcing others to share beliefs, and failing to manage funds, all framed as guidance from a rural governance perspective.
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