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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
5
A message gratefully acknowledges Castano and Ayn De Pou De Kiger and all friends who sent wreaths and cards after a recent death. The family appreciates the warm gestures and memorial support from the community during this time.
Obituary fragment memorializing a father and grandfather departed recently. The text is garbled but indicates mourning by his wife and descendants including children and grandchildren. Reads as a family notice with affectionate phrasing and dates partially obscured.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Chas Sankey Fraser and a hotel consultation schedule with vague dates and times. It reads as a damaged notice about appointments or services at a location on Queen Street and nearby venues, with many garbled phrases and misspellings.
In a lengthy dispute over sewer routing, Councils and property owner Mr Allen clash with Mr Mulholland over relocation costs. A series of letters and meetings trace attempts to resolve design, expense, and timing, with Allen delaying and Mulholland urging timely compromise.
A report on a Picture Theatre lease tied to Allen and the public approval process amid municipal elections. The article notes Allen's stance on a sewerage dispute and a push to court public sympathy, with officials cautious about Allen's position and timing amid community tensions.
Alderman McWho responds to Mr. Allen amid sewer construction disputes over property access. The exchange covers rights of way, proposed sewerwork, and the risk of extra costs if the contractor changes plans. Mr. Allen insists on strict adherence, while discussions touch on allotment of space and potential delays.
Examination results show pupil scores in Shorthand and Typewriting. Names include Joax Hooper Fay Hearne Josephas Peard Noreen Stanley Evelyn Bhowban Betty Trompeos Fay A Hoarat Toreghine Peart with varied percentages and speeds recorded among 3 Marys Convent School students in Charlottte.
Enrolment for military service in Australia requires all persons aged 14 or older to enroll within 30 days of the notice publication or after reaching age 14. Enrollment forms available at street offices or from Area Officer’s offices. Details for persons not required to enroll are clearly marked.
In Kuscot on Tuesday morning, Mrs Parker fed the infant then left for her mother’s nearby. A Bou child checked on the baby and found it caught between a heater. Doctors were summoned but the baby did not survive. Mr Parker is present with police at the scene.
A garbled court report notes a June 20 end date for a local case with figures about offences against children and payments. It mentions Ipswich, Cloncurry, and Brisbane rankings, plus age patterns among offenders. The text preserves little coherent detail beyond geographic references and general crime notes.
A fragment from Charleville Rowing Club notes mentions Green extended seven rinks and a moment of silence for a late member. It records a successful year for the Ladies Guide and lists officers for the coming season including patron Sy Boyes president W E Haslon and committee members C J Alten and others.
Fragmentary OCR text showing dates and numbers with unclear context. Reads like scattered calendar or timetable items including days, numbers and times such as Monday 98 88, Wednesday 0 44 and Friday noon. No clear people, places, or events to identify.
Town and Murweh Shire officials clash over hospital capacity and boundary survey. Councils push for town based work while government plans a Charleville hospital and outside service areas role. Budget talks focus on 1900 pounds for equipment, annual maintenance costs around 500 pounds, and funding from town revenue plus potential war end provisions.
Report of an eleven year old boy named Weilllass Masame trodding on broken glass on Sunday. He stepped on a shard injuring the right foot and was carried by ambulance to the hospital.
The article explains wartime postage charges by the Postal Department. It details when separate war postage is required, who pays for war rates, and how to prepay or affix stamps to letters, cards, wrappers, and parcels. It notes reductions and rules for Commonwealth and New Zealand mail service and emphasizes prepayment where possible.
The annual guardsa fete at the Te ws Mail grounds opened Thursday night led by Alderman Abe Maree. Stalls featuring Purehaners displays and other attractions were attractively arranged. Names listed include Swints, Mines Gredden, Great and Montelit, with Mhre SA Rideway and others among early week participants.
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