District News Recaps Weekly Weather and Local Visits
The past week saw scattered thunderstorms and improving skies across the district. Visitors to Charleville included Mr and Mrs Bloore Milo with Mr Glagnon, and families such as Baxter, Wade, Bryan, Rich mond, and Dalglish. Canon Edwards preached at Morven after services, while Brisbane-bound Gymies prepare to visit. Two cricket teams toured Charleville. Morven’s match faltered but players and supporters returned home safely after a stormy journey in Mr Lions Comnotty’s lorry and private cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloore
Milo
Charteville
Glagnon
Cumbardo
Sties Baxter
Harter
Miases J
D. Wade
Charleville
Wade
Petrus Pare
Canon Edwards
Morven
Brisbane
Phillis
Mor
Hogarth
Rylng Ud
Crickst
Lions Comnotty
Brat Raper
Governor’s Guide and Joe’s Excellency Greeting Tale
A garbled tale recalls the Governor's envoy meeting Burdekin Joe a local figure who guides and counsels. Joe helps him address the Governor with terms like Excellency or Lordship, leading to a nautical scene and a whispered warning about a scam. The dialogue plays on ritual titles and comic misaddressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Italy
Linas
Phore
Angathella Notes Fire Inquiry Exams and Local News
The coroner investigated the Claren Hotel fire on Wednesday. Arthur Lewis lost a collision on Coolabri road. Teachers and headmaster changes due to sickness were reported. Telegraph messenger exams showed Vince Butler 257, Ancus McInnes 275, Brian Carter 209 with several passes. A charity dance at Claren Hall raised funds for the Three Star Pooth Club and local music from Seymour’s orchestra entertained. Storms and heavy rain affected the district with up to 86 points registered in one area. Mrs Power and daughter Mrs Linet travelled to Brisbane. Mrs L Porter of Aubigny also left for Aristane for daughters’ weddings in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claren Hotel
Noyes P
Arthur Lewis
Coolabri
Macintosh Misa Dicks
Charlesiie
I Ameathella
Rowston
Queensland
Angashella
Vince Butler
Marke
Ancus McInnes
Brian Carter
Angathella
Claren Hall
Seymour
Ertehot Cich Belme
Tm Augathella
3! Ls
Amy
Mach Agali
Mra. Power
Rilent
Brisbane
Heavy Sheep Losses Reported in Queensland Districts
Government Statistician bulletin shows high sheep losses across Queensland in Gregory North at 22 percent, Bourke at 36 percent, and Mitchell at 28 percent. Loans total 600000 for Bourke, 1000000 for Bourke, and 1500000 for Mitchell pastoral districts, with notes on district boundaries and caution about the Mitchell misassociation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Bare Bow
Gregory North
Bourke
Mitlehalt
Mitchell Pastoral District
Mitchell Orhe
Maranoa
Quilpie Notes On Visitors And Stock Movements
in Quilpie a list of town visitors includes Mr and Mrs McMilisa and others from South Comongin and Mona Vale. stock movements and cattle numbers are recorded with tracks and owners named, including 200 mixed cattle and 229 bullocks. mentions of races and ownership assignments indicate a busy year with cattle, tracks, and town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast
Muale
Tet
Mra Damke
Mra J. Larkins
Mra. Wotiwe
Mre
2. McMilisa
South Comongin
Mrs
Mies Master
Flartioy
Mtinesa P
D. Wade
Wade Hill
Mira
S. Dyan
Greendlerds
Mrn
Richardson
Como
Mr. Mra
Miss Wade
Mona Vale
Mins McVeary
Menace
H. C. Peter
North Comongim
G. Mott
Olt Kyra
J. Peart
R. Deletah
Adavale
T. Richmond
Aderaie
Grooves
Beraum
W. Carwardase
Kihee
Kable
Wipdorah
A. Farrar
B. Lisle
Charterite
Fether
Symonda
Thriwnera
Uddapan
Luahig
Springfield
R Philp
H. Saunders
Mt Howitt
B. Coniner
W. Carvantine
Wirth Brothers Merge Circuits in Major Deal
Philip Wirth senior announces the purchase of Ivan Bros International Circus used in a major merger. The combined shows, branded Wirths' Mighty Circus, head to a northern tour after Melbourne season ends. Greater Australia audiences anticipate a premier Big Top engagement with extensive theater spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Wirth Snr
Tyan Bros. International Circus
Ivan Brom
Major Conder
Austraan Broadcasting Commission
Carter
Ivan Bros
Hom
Philip Wirth
Wirth
Ivan Bros.’ International Circus
Wirth Broa
Olompia
Prince's Bridge
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Apsen
James Binnie
Alfred Street
Teadstones
Tee Manchester
District News
United Paints
Usher
Eminute Newspaper ‘Service
British Empire
Prudential Life
Sola Agnata
P.O
AMD
Lucky Joe
Ushers
Wills Street
SE Private
158 And
2 Bros. Ltd
Cunnamulla
Tan Electric
Tae Cme
Comino's
Darling Downs
Domino Bros
Augathella
Hage
Blue Streak
Lochabie
Cyeton
Symola
Bill Taite
Parry Street
Isias
Foppenite Alem Pry. Ltd
Parry Street - Charlee
Andy Laffin
S. A. Devine
D. Banerie Newsagent
LO Tne
Quilpie
Wirth Brothers
Prudential
VCH
IKE Prudential
Prudential Assuranceompany Limited
Queen Street
Alan C. Luxton
J. J. Ushur
Villa St. Charteville
G. Graves
Empires
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