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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
9
A compact listing of men’s goods including handkerchiefs ties hose silk shirts salt singlets and various accessories such as collars wallets blade razors sleeve links and bathing costumes plus hats shoes and sand shoes. The OCR reads as a catalog fragment with multiple item names and no clear prices or suppliers.
District notes report a well attended Saturday dance with proceeds shared between music teachers and a local student, plus plans for Boxing Day events. A public hall dance aims to raise funds for the Soldiers Memorial and waterworks at Gower garden. Hospital fundraising, employment aid, and Boxing Day boxing bouts are noted as part of a broader effort to bolster finances and community facilities.
The town of Thargomindah held a large farewell for Constable Lacey prior to his transfer to Petrie Terrace Brisbane. Dancing featured by Mesdames McGregor Finlay and Easton with N Emery as MC. W B Speedy presented Lacey with a wallet of notes from residents, and the event ended after dancing until 1:30 am.
Mae Augathella and local events outline two film screenings for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings titled Monte Carlo and Movie Crazy. Schools closed for Christmas with Convent pupils enjoying a picnic and a dance for school committees. The post office will close on Christmas Day and reopen next morning with mail regulations conspicuously posted.
Weary week reports 2.5 inches of rain at Wake'n Lagoon and nearby spots. Hartley Town and Patricia Park show rainfall in the 40s and 47. Bir and J R Wade Avenue sites, Shire Hall event Saturday night, enjoyed by attendees. Stock listings record 4,100 sheep at Lis towel Valley, with Drover Petstead and Beassiogion in charge. Mount Maciolow and other camps also noted. Mr Horn owner. Holiday plans point to Southport. Miss L Brathy to Mackay before Christmas.
Fragmented social items recount school and family news from Armidale area. Mentions Langlo Toe past week, Mines Williams Cairns returning Saturday, Mrs Wore son in Charleville, J Marks and Jack Marta Brisbane trip, Chis Daly Atkethella holidays, Bert Parkins Brisbane train ride, postponed State School treat due to absences, Drover EL Lewis with 5000 Ambathalla sheep bound for New South Wales sold to a NSW buyer.
Morven CWA branch hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at Morven Hall for local children. The event featured community singing led by the younger CWA members, a handmade gift and sweets for each child, a juvenile display sale raising funds, and piano music by Mrs Hinder. Several residents departed Morven by train after visiting or residing in the town, including police constable Mr Stevens and families from Belrose, Rivell Downs, and Etons.
A large turnout attended the McPhie Company and Cariers cattle sale at Char Joritio on Saturday. Prices ranged widely with principal lots from Quilpie Cannamilla Ballon and Hunter River attracting keen competition. Notable consignors included Johnston & Co and W McKay Torres Strait, with steers cows and calves selling in strong demand amid brisk buying from local buyers.
Bourke agent H L Cathie reports a wet weather sale on December 13 1933 with good turnout and strong prices. Drafts midweights to £22 10s, good draughts £12 4d to £22 10s, station hacks £3 to £5, total clearance achieved. Next Bourke sale set for February 1 1934. owners urged to submit more horses for cataloguing. Also notes on alcohol from petrol stock and related uses.
W Radnedge offers distributing and forwarding services to all classes with careful loading. He provides land and gravel carting at the lowest prices, attends to travellers samples, and sells furniture. Phone 171, King Street, Charleville.
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