Council objects to payment and reviews hospital board views
Council discusses payments and hospital board input with Aldermen McGregor Binnie McWhs Ramsted Fakkenmier and Town Clerk Mackiin. It approves a permit for Southwestern Local Authorities Development and plans for plumbing and piping on council land. Water pipe ownership, lease renewals, and relief driver hires are debated amid health facility and power house contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitals Board
Ald. M. McGregor
J. Binnie
Era McWhs
C. R. Ramsted
J. Fakkenmier
3. R. Mackiin
Bey Comnor
Fiom
Fromask
Spd
What Ltd
Irrigation Department
W. Hall
Iscellaneous
Ald
Kemp
Hanlon
Canara
Legal Families ir Virgil Power A Striking Example
Virgil P Power begins practice as a solicitor in this town illustrating how law runs in old Queensland families. His grandfather served as a long time judge of the Queensland Supreme Court and his father practised as a Brisbane solicitor. He worked as associate to his uncle Justice EF A Douglas for four years and completed articles with cousins in Brisbane before admission. He spent a year gaining country town experience before returning to practice locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil P. Power
Power
Queensland
Supreme Court of Queensland
Virgil L. Power
Brisbane
EF. A. Douglas
Charleville
Dent
Messrs
Leonard Power & Power
Solicitors
Wages record breach leads to fines in Tambo court
In the Industrial Magistrate's Court at Tambo William Vivian Youne faced charges for failing to keep a wagre record of station employees. Industrial Inspector R A Lassig secured a fine of £4 14s with costs. The Charkville branch of the Australian Comt Fund will dispatch its second monthly quota of articles to headquarters on Monday, including socks and peaches, with distribution planned at a town event on the following Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tambo
C. HR. Noyes
William Vivian Youne
Wyrgenna
R. A. Lassig
Charkville Branch
Quen Jivision
Australian Comt Fund
Salm Stars as Charleville Wins by 18 Runs
Cyril Salm led Charleville to an 18 run first innings victory over Wyandra at Gowrie Oval. Salm scored 72 not out in 92 minutes with ten fours, sharing a 47 run stand with K Lomas to steady the innings before retiring at 118 total. Noel Walker's 4 for 19 aided Charleville's bowling, dismissing Wyandra for 113 in reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Salm
Charleville
Wyandra
Gowrie Oval
Salm
Mires
Noel Walker
T. Heyer
Smith
Hj McCullagh
W. Wright
Wyanidra
She
K. Lomas
Lomas
Sabl
Hatemen
Morven B N A Tenth Annual Meeting Report
The tenth annual Morven Bush Nursing Association meeting was held at Morven Public Hall with poor public attendance. President S. V. Capel led proceedings, thanked Sister Boyd and Secretary G. W. Alliott, noted financial position, and announced the retiring president was re elected. Country member R. Cudmore and town member H. Neweth praised Sister Boyd’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morven Bush Nursing Association
Morven
S. V. Capel
H A. Douglas
Boyd
Betrom
Enoea
Bealer
G. W. Alliott
Lee
Ham
R. Cudmore
Sister Beayd
H. Neweth
Destruction of Glass Window Leads to Nine Month Sentence
Arthur Whiteacre, a labourer, was sentenced to nine months in prison at Angathella Police Court last week after admitting he broke a plate glass window owned by Charles William Bradley. Sergeant McLean presented the case and evidence showed Whiteacre struck the window with an iron belt after Bradley failed to take him to Charleville in his motor truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Whiteacre
Angathella
McLean
I M
BO Noyes
Whiteners Bing
Charles William Bradley
Charleville
Whiteacre
Roge Bo
Loneliness of Jesus and the value of solitude
A Presbyterian sermon reflects on Jesus seeking isolation, grasping solitude as a source of strength, surrender, and service. The preacher notes Jesus withdrew to mountains for prayer, stressing the need for believers to seek quiet communion with God away from praise and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
John
J. M. Blacklock
St. James’ Presbyterian Church
Jasen
Jacob
Esau
God Brown
Tim
Walt
Mary
God
Gel
Sports and Picnic at St Marys Convent School
The St Marys Convent School held a sports and picnic on the grounds yesterday attended by about 2300 children. A joint committee organized events across girls and boys races, sacks, threading, apple eating, eggs and spoons, three legged races, jumping events, and more with numerous winners and close finishes recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Convent School
Gnonnal
Giri
Kath Schalk
Bery
Heinemann
Edna Carsden
Joyce Blair
Pearl All
Betty Peacock
Marie Casthes
Hall L. G. Clayton
R. Brown
Kath O'Keefe
Yvonne Graham
Olive Batler
B. Dering
Aileen Peard
Roma Nixon
Olive Buter
Joan Blair
Kath Peard
Pat Smith
June Woods
Josie Peard
Carmel Carr
Betty Stantey
Olive Potter
Olive Butler
Carrie Welch
Keith Statham
Norm Gutler
Maurice Steele
Ron Hainemann
Bill Atkins
Bil McCormack
Tom Taylor
Colin Atkins
Till Atkins
Norm Butler
Terry Horrigan
Cyril Connolly
Colin Sherwood
Pat Hanlon
Prize Giving at Girls' Hostel Delights Crowds
A pleasant Girls' Hostel prize giving took place on Monday evening with the Mayor present. Prizes were presented by Mr. Kirk, after an entertaining program of music, plays, dances, and ball games by hostel pupils and bands. Winners include Ruth Gillespie, Lyn Butterworth, Edna Coulson, Pat Gillespie, and many others across junior to senior groups, with performances ranging from piano trios to Christmas carols and a lively ball-game finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Anson
Ruth Gillespie
Tean Roper
Jean Dixon
Traumeret
Schomaan
Anny
Pat Gillespie
Percuasion
Edna Coulson
Ruth Prowdk
Val Smithe
Jack Kricht
Jan Fort Andrey Thomas
Retty Sintoh
Naner Tanson
Jean Roper
Jack Koieht
Daryl Johnston
Valerie Smith
Olor Contsen
Miashe
Eoube
Heinemann
Berter Charens
TD Mott
Weasle Weather Brings Damp Week to Town
Weather fronts hang over the town as a light rain hopes for a Christmas touch. Visitors include J Wade and Srs J Ware Adavale Foster Nuneil J Marks. Lee sheep travel from Longreach to Hungerford. Drover Saunders leads 44 cattle from Wellclose via Paroo, to Charleville 100 head of cattle from Listowel Downs. Parced here Sunday with W Bieber in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wade
J. Ware
Adavale
Mra Foster
Nuneil
Mra J. Marks
Lee
Longreach
Hungerford
Saunders
Paroo
Wellclose
McMillan
C. Hanted
Charleville
Listowel Downs
Suny
W. Bieber
Incal Pro Free Associations Event At Frees Course
Friday and Saturday last a local event hosted by the Incal Pro frees Association at the Fracecourse drew a strong crowd. The E Craven Cup went to Mr. R. Baxter with 17 points though the cup requires three carnival wins to retain it. A ball in Shire Hall featured Rudolphs orchestra and an old-time dancing contest won by Mrs. C Joyce and Mr. D Presnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incal Profrees Association
R. Baxter
Shire Hall
Rudolphs
C. Joyce
D. Presnell
W. Tarte
H. Peard
Small Son
A. Baxter
Ball's Golly
Mra K. Wade
Mra. Baxter
Hartley
C. Wade
Patricia Park
Coleman
Bardo
J. Wade
Mins M. Wade
John Wade
Avon Villa
J. Baxter
Charleville
Quilpie Adavale mice event week with December races
Visitors to town for the races included many residents and couples from Thylangra Nickawilia Mobile Bariston Belombre Conaway Downs Ardoch Pinkifietla Tallyabra Gunnadorah Granville Bergalia Comgie Terachie Ray Yambudda Panjee Whynot North Comongin Mobile YYambudda Yambudda and Granville, all noted attending events and meetings. The week features Adavale mices on 29th and 20th December and a hoped-for successful meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilpie
Adavale Mices
H. F. Kent
Thylangra
Pegler
Nickawifia
BR. Rutledge
Mobile
J. Waugh
Bariston
Mra. Warr
Pinkinella
E. Tully
Terachie
Meehan
J. Pegler
Nickavita
Tally
Comgie
J. Green
J. Tully
Congie
F. and
P. Tully
F. Tully
Ray
A.tully
Yambudda
G. Walker
Creation
RL Walker
Panjee
J. Bowthwick
Whynot
G. Mellroy
North Comongin
B. Devine
J. Firyan
Yyambudda
L. and
J. Preenell
Granville
Morven Benefit Night for Comforts Fund Draws Big Attendance
A Morven Saturday evening event, in aid of the Comforts Fund for scholars, drew a large crowd. Seymour’s band provided lively music, prizes were donated by local residents, and proceeds from dances and raffles supported the fund amid decorations and community support from Morven and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scholors
Seymours
Messrs. C. Knox
J. Hatten
Sheree
Mirren Hogarth
Charlewill Aucathelia
Muoga'lala
Morven
Distriet
Fond Mat Tvecv
Oma
Presentation of trophies at club social evening
The February gathering on the green hosted about 188 members for the annual trophy presentation. A rink event featured 13 ladies and 12 gentlemen, with a winning rink of Mrs Cook Mr Allen Mr B E Deutscher and Mr P O Gorman for ladies and Mr Noyes for gentlemen. After supper the patroness Mrs ONeill and president Mrs East awarded prizes, with trophies named for Mrs A M Deutscher and others, and bouquets sent with club colors marking the 1939 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroness
KR. O'Neill
H. An Or
Mra. T. Smith
A. M. Dentecher
Ran
Mesdames
Mire
O'Neill
Mra. East
Ae Eee Ener Cees
Conteas
School notices urge all girls to attend football practice
At the last meeting it was decided that all fees must be paid. Eve Radoetdge Nita Black June Butler and M. Peard are listed among participants. All girls are asked to attend the football oval at 3:30 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Radoetdge
Nita Black
June Butler
M. Peard
Owas
Tennis Tournament Supports Comforts Fund At Taithammarra
A Sunday tennis event at Taithammarra raised funds for the Comforts Fund. Despite heat, attendees enjoyed a day of tennis with H. K Rowston and Miss Rowston noted for strong play. Profit reached £53 from admissions and stalls aided by Mrs Barton’s home and prior preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taithammarra
Mra Me ‘Niceh
Miss Dixon
Miss Barton
Tathumparra
Whening
H. K Rowston
Mise Rowston
Defence Road Criticised and Council Meeting Vote
The Mayor and Aldermen attacked a defence road proposal along Queensland’s coast at the Town Council meeting. A protest was urged to federal MP J A J Wumter and a plea for Lithgow Darwin road defence support was carried unanimously, with Alderman Falkenmnner countering. Charleville supported engaging inland routes for employment and strategic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Ald
M. McCrexor
Charleville
Vnto
Siewpetrs
Martine
Lithgow-Darwin
J A.J. Wumter
Ald. Falken Mnner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ree
Assurence Party
A. Metkip
Ald BR
Comforts Fund
J. Wasemuth
Walker T R. McCallagh
C. Cooper
Walker
T. O'Reilly
I A. Emsy
Corone
J. McKeever
C Crowe
N. Read
G. Carkeet
N. Walker
G. Corones
A. Foxte
G. Nowland
R. McCollng
J. Smith
Morven B.N
Presbyterian Church
ST. Mary's Convent
Dick Blakeway
L Terry Harrigan
K. Morris
M. Tromson
F. Williams
B Sherwood
Langlo
Geo. Taylor
Romer
Garde Wilcom
Dalby
Comforts
Tathammarra
Defence Road
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