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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
8
Fragmented OCR notes describe strong storms affecting Charleville area and nearby towns. Reported heavy rainfall, wind, and hazardous conditions with several local place names and percentages indicating flooding or damage figures. Details are inconsistent but point to widespread weather disruption across multiple communities.
The Charteville Ladies Bowling Club held a field day with trophies presented by Mrs Renwood and Mrs A Deutscher. East led with 25 points, followed by Easts team with several pairs scoring, while a charity weekly game was announced for next Monday night inviting all local players to join.
Dr. W. H. Corbett chairing Charleville town council discussion on sewerage amalgamation with Murweh Shire, amid tensions about a proposed Charleville sewer plan and potential council mergers. Officials cited private talks, health department notes, and cost sharing for a regional hospital project amid broader council power plays.
Rainfall totals for January reach about 211 points with daily showers noted over the week. Weather forecasters expect unsettled conditions to continue, with warnings of potential flooding as creeks rise and farmers monitor soil moisture and crop conditions.
The Town Council debated a new road plant loan amid objections to treasury conditions. Officials argued the purchase should proceed under the government’s framework, while some councillors urged adherence to stipulated terms and questioned treasury authority and local revenue implications.
Ambiguous notes describe a plan for gates and trafficable roads across a wide shire. It mentions Marsh Marais Shire Council, a webinar, and a 500 mile extent with many counties involved. Overseer directed actions to replace or repurpose gates and assess property impacts amid fiscal and regulatory concerns.
An unsigned letter from the Shire Committee discusses Treasury approved plans for watering mines at Lengarry Mall Change and related work. It covers tank specifications, site inspections, and proposed routes, with references to the Lands Department and irrigation measures and a council hearing on further action.
Shire Chairman Dr Corbett and council members clash over the debt position of Murweh Shire and Charleville. The commentary notes that the town’s finances show a 12,900 debt on rates and a valuation near 800,000, with calls for clearer reporting and for the Charleville town council to assume responsibilities amid contested funding.
The town of Downpear at Angathella endured heavy storms that knocked out water and caused widespread damage in the Lower town. Authorities report the storm’s fury spared the central area but left homes, crops, and infrastructure damaged as residents expect relief steps after the event.
Work on the new wireless mast near Elay field nears completion amid ongoing tests and aviation clearance efforts. Crews report progress as the tower rises and the station builds toward full operation, with surrounding structures and access being finalized.
In a murky account a head herdsman arranged to delete the sick and keep thirteen head of cattle on the common while others were moved. A letter alleged a plan involving four hundred to four thousand in retaliation threatening the Hemmnile reserve. The chairman cited unsigned correspondence and unresolved quarrels over ownership and regulation. The scene included armed rampers and contested watering troughs, with authorities instructed to intervene.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled text listing several places in the Augathella district with unclear details. No coherent events, dates, or named entities are readable to form a proper summary.
Tightly garbled notes describe Quilpie and Twiecken officials refereeing frowns and foxed routes toward Bamdgats. It mentions Miss F J Tameoil leaving Speyer to attend some ceremony while Reverend Father faces delays after a rainy tram night, with unclear names and places.
Fragmentary report notes Morven s students confronting an examination period with mixed performance. Mentions A and B grade contrasts, Lex Beran in a schetered testing situation, and a social event where attendees praised results. References to Hogari and Windness appear without clear context.
The district announces successful candidates for the 7958 state scholarship exam. Names include Mata-Chapteride Addin KW, Arm stron 41 Wiracher, Rei., Baur iots, MEHL Comitom I 2 Pibentanom HS, Pierhorn, J. Hebe r. Hooper, and others such as Collins, Margaret, Colle Shirtey D, Comey Joan, Joad Ki Nels, and Joan G. Walton.
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