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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
7
A rough notice outlines a Kingaroy to Dalby daily service excluding Smiley with a 2 30 pm departure from Dalby to Kingaroy and a 9 30 am return. It notes connections with trains to Marcon Won aust Cquiple and other towns, with contact details for booking fees and phone numbers.
Fragmented OCR reveals letters and notes allegedly from German forces and prisoners. Mentions Abbeville, Stalag XXA, and a demand for European wartime supplies including chocolate, shoes, and tobacco. The text references a reporter and a chaotic exchange of parcels and news during conflict.
West Queensland meeting chaired by Dr R Hembrow discussed forming a National Government by compromise, adopting uniform by laws modeled on Quilpie, and appointing delegates for a regional conference. The group backed remodeling the Queensland Association to empower elective representation and praised Dr Laycock for Local Authorities Executive appointment.
A special correspondent reported surviving desert conditions and a debate over a main road declaration between Miles and Roma. The Roads Commission said main road terms could not be offered by the government and local authorities, while arguments for declaration emphasized community need and access for distant towns.
The article describes a private individual, Mr. Dudley Angas, equipping a Ford V8 with a range of fire suppression gear to defend his property. It notes a water tank, pumps, hoses, a power saw, and a portable water system, highlighting it as possibly the state’s only privately owned drenching vehicle officially recommended by provincial authorities.
The article outlines advantages for pupils at Clusten Boarding School including a chapel, courts for sports, a vegetable garden, and supervision by staff. It notes a structured day for boarders and active involvement in music and other supervised activities.
Toowoomba Church of England Schools outlines Glennie Preparatory School for Girls and Boys Preparatory School. Pupils come from Scholarship Principal Miss Gwen Dawson BA. Headmistress Miss Olive Sell. First Term 1941 begins February 40th. Apply to Principals for more information.
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