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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
4
In loving memory notes referencing Say O Reilly and Lithan Bay OReilly, with dates in December 1877 and 193%, plus a son and brother Robert Devil with December 168 1928. The text is fragmented and garbled but centers on remembrance by family members, inserted by a mother and sister.
A marriage notice from December 1909 records the union at St Luke's Church Anco of the eldest son of the late Mr. W with the daughter of Kay. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Wayman, marking a quiet wedding in the parish.
Fragmented OCR text shows the town council denying secret rate hikes and promising a review for the current year. It mentions bicycle riders on footpaths as dangerous and a town clerk order to stop harm, with officials named as XR Macklin and the town clerk.
Mr Jack Caner expresses sincere thanks to Dr Fox patron of Charleville Hospital for their kind attention to his wife while she was an inmate of that institution.
A public notice section shows publication on a Friday in December with reference to circulation timing. The fragment mentions publication day and page action but lacks full details.
A special Murweh Shire Council meeting held yesterday outlines restrictions affecting paper deliveries in Augashella Morven and nearby towns. The plan aims to address ongoing issues over three years with noisy waiting crowds and varied performances drawing large audiences. Officials vote to limit certain deliveries to reduce disruption.
Notice announces lower postage rates effective Monday for titles including periodicals and newspapers. Rates apply to services within the Commonwealth and to the Territory of New Guinea and other members of the Australian forces both domestically and abroad. Rates listed cover various classifications and parcel charges with limits noted.
Monday and Thursday service from Charterite to Sydney departs Charterite at 5:30 am and arrives Sydney at 2:25 pm. Fares list 10 miles one way and 19 return. reservations required.
A racing program lists Maiden Hack Plate at 1 40 with 4 furlongs for hacks with one win in 0 starts first prize £2 secomd 15/ third 6/. President Hack Handicap at 3 pm open to horses never won two races with values listed first prize EL A0/ second EL third 10/. Transport Hack Handicap open to all with prizes £2 50. Wardsdale Hack Cup at 3 45 pm for horses with prior win value £5. prize £4 10/, second £1 10/, dated trophy 1/. Raceview Hack Plan handicap at 30 pm exceeding £5 first £1 second £1 third 10/. Brigades Consolation Hack Handicap at 515 pm open to all beaten horses distance 4 furlongs prizes £3 10/ first, £1 third 10/.
The notice outlines horse racing penalties and handicaps for the meet at Carter's yards. It lists carrying weights, penalties of 10 pounds for winners, and conditions on entrants. It requires owner consent for rides, rider approval by the committee, and reserves the committee’s right to alter conditions or reject horses. Bankmakers' fee is set at £3/2.
Proceedings in Charleriile show grants of pastoral leases and certificates for multiple applicants. Decisions include William Gordon Mott and Gordon Gilbert Walker receiving leases, A Miley and A W McGeorge granted certificates, and several special lease and whole area grants. Adjournments for inspection occur for several parcels including estate holdings and historic names like Clara Carfrae.
The Prickly Pear Warden's Court presided by the warden, heard applications including Certificate PPDGF 243 and KC for permission to wing turk GR MT A. J. Reukin, applicant. The session was adjourned for inspection.
The Full Court yesterday ordered removal of Matthew Ohhn Heuschebs of Charleville from the Supreme Court roll of solicitors. The Queensland Law Society found him guilty of professional misconduct and disbarred him for two years. The Attorney General appealed, and Justice Alacrassan upheld the appeal. The court urged strict condemnation of misconduct and directed the registrar to strike him from the roll.
Report on a state school garden fete with receipts totaling £200 raised at the Town Mail Hall. Names and roles appear in unclear text, including organizers and gatekeepers. The fragment notes drinks and various helpers, though details are garbled.
Campbell shows form in the Charhrille Leama wheelmen race on Sunday. He dominates the field with Gastentime Thorne and N Taylor Ard in strong showings. pundits predict a championship season as he prepares for future events and a break before winter racing.
Officials from Morven and surrounding Shire Council debated fire safety equipment and a possible fire brigade formation. A proposed visit by Charterilre fire techgade was to demo Ere Mebting Mt, with costs examined and delays noted pending broader orders.
Fragmentary OCR reads promotion details for J C Stewart with unclear duties. It mentions Mr Stewart taking on new roles in postal service and assault on the team, but lacks coherent dates or locations due to damaged text.
The ladies lawn bowls event today sees names like Mrs Grimatead and Bre Moody in round two action. Matches feature Wan against Cotstate and Shik Mim facing Ceivigtgad's team with entries noted for Friday afternoon play.
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