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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
5
A Saturday storm impacted the district with downed trees and property damage reported across several farms. Residents describe a rapid sequence of winds and hail that caused wrecks and power outages, while a Sunday follow up noted many roads blocked and a number of animals harmed. Local families, including Mrs Lynch and Miss Lynch, traveled to attend a church event at St Mar’s Church.
Storm rainfall and flooding affected Adavale during the weekend with listed falls: Ade vale 104, Gumbarde 408, Patricia Park 43, Wake's Lagoon 60. Town residents gathered at the Shire salt on Saturday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs. Manke. Neighbours presented a wallet of ute keys at the farewell. Mr. and Mrs. Minnie moved to a new home in the Winter district. Mr. G. Carfree of Charleville was in the district inspecting sheep. Mrs. C. Mellen and family camped near the Nereth Comet. Stork Paste activity noted at 7,000 ewer, Lee Valley to Charneville. Sandy Curry shares 395 mined cattle and Patricia Park ships to Cmeterilin yards. Plandts owner 7 Plandts, R. Kelly in charge. Mr. C. Gardiner, late of Eromanga, who was an encraustul applicant for the block known locally as The Gis, arrived to take up residence.
Movements logged include 5800 sheep moved Cobram to Weartm led by Mowers owner G F L Moliatt, 294 cows and 145 calves from Claverton to Owen Wawan station, 1200 wallocks and northern from Charleville to Toulhy Gates via Wyanden. Rainfall in Wyandra 142 points and other stations recorded 90 269 224 239 710 184 260 246 154 and 8.
A Monday night event at the Jazz Mall honors the State School and community figures including Mesdames Finlar Eastoat and Dumke A Monte Caries eAIte with Miss Ir Thomson and Mr Che Lee. Reports from Cooper suggest a prosperous area with wheat stocks and cattle movements. Local court proceedings referenced a nominal fine under sections of the Die cans in Stork Act. Weather notes describe a hot week with cool nights and scattered showers. Birthday party celebrations mark the community's social life in Thargomindah and surrounding stations.
Morven Amameur Bars Club hosted a Saturday race meeting with strong turnout from Morven branch and Charleville area. Notable results included Bubble Moon and Rogan Lily among several winners, with the day marked by heavy rain, a prestigious programme, and a well attended crowd.
Mr Mollison, famed navigator and pioneering pilot, receives the Johnson Memorial Trophy from the British Empire Navigators for the coming year in memory of Squadron Leader F L Johnson, casualty of the R107 disaster. The award honors his leadership in North Atlantic flight and navigation. Marquess of Clyde and Mount Everest expedition head attends the ceremony.
In Australia the Shell Company reports approval for a substantial shipment totaling about 826,000 tons of petentenmm pradurta, with an estimated 1m but.
An account of a wealthy Englishwoman seeking a portrait by Sir William Orpen for the National Portrait Gallery. Funds are limited, with supporters offering little money, while a committee and Orpen consider the project and its aims to honor wartime service and female achievement.
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