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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
7
A heat wave pushes temperatures near 100 degrees for five days in Gereessin with sand flies noted. A Saturday benefit dance for local musicians, hosted by Boyd and Houston, drew a substantial door takings. Wyandra cricketers plan a Cook O Malley Cup clash with Camlville, as teams travel from Charleville and Brisbane.
Mr Callaghan returns from vacation as postmaster and Mr Cavanagh departs at month’s end. The feral hospital committee met with members present at the Court House and approved May accounts of £178 0s 9d. A planning subcommittee was formed for a forthcoming caddy race programme on the 17th with events including craft, burkjump and ballock riding.
Heavy rains appeared across the district with Nocundra road flooding and creeks running high. Scores from nearby stations include Kulki 73 Norley 53 Dynevur 56 Diltoppa 400 Molesworth 540 Balloo Downs 150 Orient 150. A car tour from Nocundra to Thargomindah faced flood risk en route as water covered the road. Local events included a reopened State School after holidays and a Jazz Hall gathering for Miss Faith Easton’s departure with dancing and a farewell speech.
The past week brought poor weather with heavy rains affecting the Langlo area. Only 16 horses were paddocked for Ure races and children were absent due to the bad road conditions. Cattle from Mr. G Leney’s outfit moved through Langie while Perkins spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. Young of Milward station near Morven fell seriously ill on Sunday and was taken to Morven by car with Dr. Roper of Charleville consulted. The Monday mail train carried many passengers mainly children returning to Brisbane schools. The March sisters and Mr. and Mrs. James Safron were among travelers and the Misses March visited Mt Maria station. Fencing washout and damaged dams strained station staff as Rev. C Ware held two well attended services in Morven on Monday.
The Sisters of St Joseph Convent at Augathella announce cinema screenings at the local hall. School resumed after Saturday arrivals, with Mr J N Florer teaching and Dot Clark’s girls achieving strong marks. Weather noted as warm with plans for upcoming events and hospital activities discussed by officials.
Dorothy Hansell, age eleven, was granted an annulment of her marriage to T. J. Hansell by the Oklahoma City Divorce Court. The case drew attention as an extreme example of child marriage in a public proceeding.
Mrs M K Kraschen Soll reports swift relief from indigestion after taking a remedy that neutralises acid. She claims it ends torment and purges the system of discomfort, noting the family’s relief and a sense of renewed ease.
Two Russian scientists visiting New York reveal a plan to establish a 12,000,000 strong laboratory to study human stock improvements. They discuss a British digger's remark about visiting their country, noting the mutual appreciation of the test. The goal is the development of a race of super Russians through the Soviet project.
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