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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
5
Weather notes indicate heavy rainfall, river levels rising and potential flooding. Towns register inches of rain, bridges and streets affected as rivers push toward higher levels. Officials warn of continued wet spell with cresting forecasts and coastal town cautions.
Be tee Amgaitella Police cast on Tuesday morning before Mr C B Reeves FM Sydney Hertert dawned drever was charged on 20 May 1941 at Yo Yo Cher with possession of four quantities of wool suspected of theft property of Clarence Schmadt and Gladys Downs Angathella A similar charge faced Searnet Edwin Eric Barnes coover Prosecuted by Wmpector T Soult Chartevill Mr F HL Timbury of Messrs Timbury and Taylor Char teville appeared for Clarence
An obituary notes the passing of 63 year old Godman Joma Weary Cordzon of Aut urloga station. Born in New South Wales, he moved to Charleville district over 39 years ago and worked in fencing and related trades. Survived by three sons and a daughter, a service is planned at Archdeaconry Moorele and the Church of England chapel.
Woollen display announced for the Royal Empire Show in Sydney in April features an Elven temple setting named Beraty. The event will host 250 women in two daily parades to demonstrate wool craft and a 9 o clock illumination. Alanwhite unveils a new collection including dresses and accessories showcased from Britain and the state.
An opaque OCR fragment describes Oliver Bright of Feunensen, a Bis fil on a cela Jolt collar, and Hubert Stinchmane with a sum of E2000. The text references borrows, a plate, and a later procession or action. The passage is garbled with names and phrases, lacking coherent events or dates.
The article lists junior candidates and the subjects offered in the school scheme of studies. It notes endorsements for certified candidates and the types of certificates awarded. Key subjects include English, French, History, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Bookkeeping, and Business Methods with various marks and teacher references.
A scanned record shows 7 479 candidates nominated for the enamine examination. The list names numerous individuals by surname initials across multiple colleges and groups including boys and girls, with many entries such as Charlertite Albers Cavanough Grice and Loughnan Martin McHivwall Pawney Silliam Augatheltn Good win Lapthorne Lane Yr. vanilple Boys and Arttos Hesse Jordan Alea Gira among others.
A confused list of payments, debts, and raffle outcomes includes names such as Dorothy White and Langley, various local firms, councils, and households. The text references balances, wages, and raffle results with scattered monetary figures, dates, and place names like Tobermay and Westlot, giving an image of a chaotic parish or council ledger.
A valedictory event organized by Morven’s Farewell Committee featured a formal evening with dancing and music by local groups. Mrs M Sumit and Mrs 3 Welt provided the program, and Turner brothers plus M Dowakd and Shaun contributed performances. Mr M Suit presented a wallet bouquet of £5 to the visiting fighters, while Gabrielle OBrien and schoolchildren offered solo items. Weather kept many guests from attending, though the turnout showed strong support from residents.
Wet weather hampered farewell plans for Gunner Robin Dungian of Morven as conditions kept many from attending the Morven Fighting Forces Farewell Committee event. A wallet gift and Comfort Fund parcel were prepared for returning servicemen, but Robin could not reach Morven in time.
A Monday night social at the Presbyterian Church bid farewell to Mr K Lomas who leaves on Thursday to begin duties at his new Quaitos in Brisbane. The programme praised his church work with the Young Mens Presbyterian Choir and Tennis Club, and speakers from both groups expressed regret and best wishes.
Hairdressers in Charleville will follow a standard industrial agreement observed in the town. Working days are Monday to Saturday with specific hours from 9 am to 1 pm on weekdays and later on Saturdays. The agreement aligns with retail trade periods each year and is overseen by Mr Clarrie Fogarty a hairdresser on Wills Street Charleville Hotel building.
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