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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
8
Monthly meeting notes discuss bans on Alsatians in Murwer Shire area and financial items. Topics include proposed追加 payments, land department matters, irrigation costs, and potential resumption costs. Cr Hmvith questions acreage for forestry, council discusses leases, and Toowoomba Machinery project is touched upon.
Readable fragments show St Marys Convent School hosting a concert with young performers including Cat ia Lynch and Kevin Casnolly. Pieces titled Devame of Youth and Pretty Prime MC showcased instrumentalists and vocalists. attendance praised, with prep notes listing students and teachers.
A chaotic Cobblestone era cricket report describes Harry Carters Commercials Wanderers guesting at Gowrie Oval. Despite strong batting by Carter and Walker and four wickets for 28 by McKeever, Wanderers bowled well in both innings to secure a tight 7 June victory. Roy Phillipe led Wanderers with 62, while Carter top scored in the first innings with 44 as the game swung on late partnerships and cautious defense.
The report mentions the secretary Milas THines leaving Charleville on Monday afternoon for a long holiday. A croquet gathering followed with a small parade and a few attendees dressed in masks. The event appears light and social, amid cheerful chatter and casual remarks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Saturday outing and Monday schedule involving individuals named Brabant and Chatto, with unclear references to a Tuesday or Wednesday event and a possible institution or activity. The readable portions offer no clear date, location, or definitive action.
The obituary notes Mrs George Ware Min of Asugedetia and Ware of Quilpie district died after a long illness. She is survived by two sons and several daughters including Satward Colin Bina Tey Gurdon and Frank Rowden. she supported community functions and owned stations in the region.
The town council debated late seating needs for women and children at a Friday meeting. Mayor and council members discussed extending seating at Alfred Street to improve comfort, but did not approve a formal recommendation and adjourned without final action.
A garbled public note outlines seasonal greetings from the mayor and city leaders. The fragmentary text hints at civic messaging to the public, referencing unity and community spirit, but specific names, dates, places, or actions are unreadable.
A fragmented report details estimates exceeding allocations across departments including health and home affairs. Officials debated emergent expenditures, repairs, and supply costs while noting limited funds and necessary maintenance for hospital operations and facility upgrades.
A fragmented notice describes a Christmas gift scheme tied to Barnes & Co. It mentions a secretive payment and a mysterious procedure. The readable parts hint at a special offer or method to obtain an item during a festal period.
A summary of the Nutone Shire Council proposal for a stock Routes Improvement and Animal Vegerable Post Destruction Act spanning Queens land. It notes delegates, officials, and remarks on water costs, land use, and possible economic impacts on landowners and travel conditions, with references to various shire councils and officers.
A garbled report hints at a mayoral decision involving individuals named Stetaregory and Kai, with references to streets and courts. Readable pieces mention Avalon, Deanna, and Ph Cee, but the full context and actions remain unclear.
Unclear text describes town events and entertainments tied to Christmas races at Augathella. Mentions a convent, crowds, riders, and a planned route from Augathella. Weather note hints the return trip may be affected by rain.
A quiet town note reports the Christmas tree arrangement organized by the local CWA branch to be held on Saturday with preparations underway. It mentions several families and children arriving for the winter vacation, and hints at new couples and acquisitions in the community.
A fragmented report recalls a Saturday Sunday cricket fixture with a high scoring effort by Edwards and a 73 run win for Armstangs Top. It notes transfers involving Mr Gillivan and mentions local families and attendees at a village event alongside brief town notices and names.
The Mure Shire council discussed a proposed Morven stock route, with the Laigal Admoniatracion Heine action and calls to arrange related transport and policing. Dr. W. TL Corbett led the briefing, detailing a meeting to review the plan and its implications for regional infrastructure and head of HI Tie.
The Charleville council weighs a proposed town sewerage plan tied to a rain irrigation rate and a penny per unit charge. Officials discuss costs for mains connections, garbage removal, and shire contribution while debating water scarcity and long term funding. Local workers and residents express concerns as the project’s cost rises from £5,000 to £296,000 and opposition questions the plan’s reach and fairness.
The Mareen Shire Council met on Wednesday to discuss a proposed site at Trogometing for a reservoir and a surrounding area. Borer informed the group that the site would be suitable and ready for inspection, with plans for a new drainage and water works project. Local concerns appeared about a nearby grazing area and the environmental impact on the Rexarves landscape. The chairman urged a careful review before any final decision, noting the need for further information and cost estimates.
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