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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
5
A valedictory event honors Mr C D Donnelly and other football figures with speeches and toast in a town gathering. The mayor attends, paying tribute to past achievements while noting the impact on local sports and community spirit amid a formal dinner and ceremonial remarks.
Mr Cameron, leader of the Australian Party, will tour Cameo country to address supporters after his September election as party head. He plans a public meeting on February 28 and aims to boost morale and discuss postwar policy while inspecting port centers and transport facilities.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Thomas Patrick AW cmiclel Cunsanvalin WATTH Robert Cady KIDMAN John Stanford and business manager Taroom FAKE Adsiphes Altus. Mentions Hawihoree Risbane and various place-like terms. no coherent event or date emerges.
Tambo Cricket Club fielded a mixed team in a pre final match with Amie Morgan and G Jamisen top scoring. Key bowlers included C Rambow 5/23 and A Mott 1/48 as opponents struggled for partnerships.
The report outlines a political campaign at McGrenor Park with promises to expand avenues and support from the mayoral candidate. It mentions meetings, potential endorsements, and discussions about city plans tied to ongoing civic developments and transport projects.
At a Charleville meeting the GATB discussed establishing aerial medical service for the region. Critics argued existing Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade efforts suffice, urging no new aerial ambulance hub at Charleville and highlighting costs, staffing, and regional needs.
The report details a meeting with attendees including ONeill and Littin as officers. It notes the appointment of a new treasurer and discussions on committee roles, progress on a program for March, and fundraising totals. The minutes reference specific dates and organizational names inconsistently but confirm ongoing committee activity and leadership decisions.
Fragments describe rain and heat effects on Morven residents as students prepare to return to state school. Names of local families and returning residents surface among the garbled text, with references to ARPES and community members reappearing in the muddled account.
Amid ongoing water shortages in Augathella, residents back a district push for new river and bore schemes. Officials discuss emergency pumps, trenching, and faster hiring of local workers to accelerate linings and works.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a legal matter about land and highway issues with garbled phrases. Names and places are unreadable, making specifics unclear. the fragment references a proceeding, potential dates, and various unrelated words. The passage lacks coherent details to summarize a distinct event or outcome.
A patriotic fund gathering and dance occurred at Mae Et Town Hall with residents including Mrs. Van Son and Mrs. Markt in attendance. Officers reported receipts from a recent race and outlined plans for a May visit by notable figures, aiming to boost the fund and support community projects.
A fragmented quarterly financial report records membership fees donations and expenditures for a community group. It lists balances of £61 7s and various donors including Mr FH Baker CW A Lamato and Mrs Glendialling while noting event income from Warrers Football Challenge and a Christmas charity drive.
Archdeacon O Shea celebrated his golden jubilee marking 58 years since priestly ordination. Born in Ireland and long associated with the Archdiocese, he served in Chart Vile and Westers portion of The Kista, later in Malta and New South Wales. The 2o27 commemoration included special masses and a solemn service at St Patrick's Church Ammons with visiting clergy led by the late Bishop of Tuvecomts Dr James Byron.
The report notes a lively Ladies Bowls event on Turmdey with several teams and players delivering strong performances. Detal entries include Deke Abswrat, Mr Pomarty, Mire Auer, Mee Poets, Mrs Hawlom, and Mim PAmem. Veterans Uhre, Camel Tant ie, Noymw, and Devoe are listed among participants as the week advances to Monday matches.
A marriage ceremony on a Tuesday at a church in Augathetia united Margaret and another bride in a tight circle of relatives. The event included traditional rites and a somber note as only kin attended the private service.
The ordinary meeting discusses treasury funding for street works, town assets, and municipal projects. Officials including Mayor M McTiresur and Town Clerk Be Se Mle oversee approvals, bids, and motions affecting sewer pipes, town allotments, and service programs with remarks from various committee members.
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