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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
5
A clerical official resigns after a tense council session where remarks about adherence to proper procedure were cited. The exchange touched on authority, duties, and the handling of city matters, with critics urging accountability and orderly conduct.
A disjointed OCR of payments, names, and amounts tallies across numerous individuals and firms. Entries mention various sums in old currency, multiple people with surnames like Capel, Presets, and McFarlage, and references to a town council or committee disposing or distributing funds. The legibility is poor with many garbled words and unclear dates or places.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a town facing a severe water supply crisis. References to apheric names and officials imply a failing system, planned repairs, and coordination with engineers and workers. The fragment mentions Marion arms, Charloeille, and Sir Ww Hansen, suggesting local actions to restore service.
The notice outlines rapid recruitment for ALF, with preliminary calls issued to participants in the Charleville area. Applicants are advised that the intake is starting quickly and may be directed through the Medical Board, signaling an urgent push for enlistment.
A wobbling, garbled report notes ten races in the Christmas meet at Augathella with 43 horses set to start. Mentions expected withdrawals, a parish priest, and local residents traveling by train on Wednesday, plus remarks on a candidate for a public post and a preacher’s sermon.
The CW Brant local meeting hosted a social with guests including Althea and Mr Power Rad, while Mrs We Lowey Mire Ware and Mr 4 aided the event. Skelly led Pmt times and Wade family returned from Avon Villa with daughter Patty from Star of the Sea Convent. Summer vacation plans include Christer events and school committee duties wrapped with local outings.
Minutes show the Carterville Fire Brigade Board reviewing public and private fire safety measures. Discussions cover extinguisher provision, water storage for the depot, hose allocations, and vehicle readiness. Financials noted a credit balance and ongoing maintenance plans for equipment and premises.
The brief reads as a mosaic of wartime travel, hospital transfers, and local school events with scattered names. It mentions Gaumer EW Roach in Sydney hospital awaiting transfer, a July 29 dispatch rider collision, and a cabinet decision canceling leave for services. It notes Christmas and New Year activities, fund drives, and travel among Brisbane passengers, but many items are garbled.
Plural fragments describe an invasion and individuals named in unclear terms. The readable parts reference a set of events involving intrusion or occupation and mention varied entities, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Local report outlines water main leakage and road repairs at Morven area. Details describe a 32 feet section eroded near a residence, gully washouts, and planned bore work while noting the need for early attention to prevent town water shortage. Crews move tractors, grading and drainage tasks continue on Mount Morrie road.
At a Charleville meeting on Thursday night Aldermen argued for or against establishing training centres in Charleville. They noted the town could become a direct air route hub and warned against draining rural men to metropolitan areas. The council discussed use of existing jobs and potential federal support to build a Charleville centre.
At a Monday night gathering of the Charleville Fire Brigade Guard, discussants criticized the response to a fire at Warner & Co premises on Alfred Street. The discussion noted hose reach issues, water supply, and directional command, with officers stressing the need for clearer tactics and immediate action plans for future blazes.
Fragmented OCR text describes patrol movements and duties around Bowen area with references to a December date, Commonwealth government, and patrols moving forward to protect work. Mentions table, officials, and inquiries to the secretary about tasks starting after a year.
The article lists players and venues for upcoming Sunday games with scores like 28-15 and 21-23, noting members such as Yo et Taillor, O Gorman, Webb, Nanton, Mettamy, Gerton Allen, Boyen Kelly, and Mower. Games are set at Bowery and other local locations, with cards to be available for play Sunday.
Twelve smiles took part in an octal armature on Turmday mig with one pink inlay. Rasmon defeated Mrs. Raat Ree MWe challenge Wroweh. Eley appears in Ramoon's fourth success as the event proceeds toward new Far.
The readable text shows a fragmented report mentioning a mayor, a council, and an assistant in a disputed session. It references preparations, possible replies, and a call for correspondence with officials, but the full context and names remain unreadable.
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