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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
7
Charneville and Charleville listings show Mass times for Sundays and holidays including 7.30 am and 9.30 am services. A furnished double bedroom for rent with kitchen use is offered with purchase option. Local produce Pumpkins for sale at 3/gr or 10/cwt. Contact L Erbacher for details dated July 8 1977.
Mr and Mrs G Humphreys traveled to Brisbane where he will join Queensland National Bank head office. Mr WV Medland left Charleville for Blackall to lead the Ambulance Brigade, succeeding Mr G Inwood. Proceeds from his departure support his widow and dependents.
The Charleville Musical and Drama Society staged a lively vaudeville program featuring popular songs and vocal numbers. Performances included "A April Fools" and "Play to Me Gipsy" with solo spots such as Mr. W. Riley's rendition of "Shadow."
The commissioner of taxes in Brisbane announces due dates for income and land tax returns. Returns must be filed by July 1 1937 for income tax and August 31 1937 for other categories. Penalties up to 100 pounds apply for late income tax returns and 54 pounds for unemployment relief returns.
Parish notices announce a euchre party and dance at Paris Hall on Thursday July 22 with light refreshments and a full orchestra. Admission is 2. Mrs P France is the convener.
A memorial note marks seven sorrowful years since a husband and father died. The writer recalls the lost loved one, mentioning a grave, a photo on the wall, and enduring pain felt by the surviving family.
The Central Warrego P and A Association holds its Annual General Meeting at the office of Messrs H J Carter and Jo on Winlertoon on 2 July 1937 at 3 pm. Business includes section of officers, report and balance sheet. H J Carter inv secretary.
Tenders are invited for the erection of about 10 miles of telephone line from Combanning to Wadeholme. Specifications may be seen at the office of New Zealand Loan Alfred Street Charleville.
Warrego Chambers of Henderson Brisbane appoint their Western Agents the Amber Beauty and Art Shop. A beautiful range of furnishing fabrics including cretonnes chinties cottage weaves are now available, along with completely new pottery designs.
Many longtime Charleville residents mourn the death of George Boulton aged 54 in Mirabone. A diligent and capable officer, he leaves behind his wife a daughter and grandchildren.
The C W A chapter aims to select two ladies in need of a holiday. Dalglish Moore and other officers consider inviting Miss Warren to provide names of eligible ladies. Misses Mr Dalglish and Dorris Wade act as hostesses for the next meeting set for the first Saturday in August.
The Quilpie branch of the CWA held its annual meeting at Empire Hall on July 10. Elected were President Mrs Haskard Country Vice-presidents Mesdames Pegler and Richardson Town Vice-presidents Mesdames Bignell and Mishen Treasurer Mr Cash Secretary Mrs Shields. Members discussed low nominations and the 61 members last year. Treasurer reported funds of 2306 ... and a recreation and rest room with library project as the preferred use of the schemes ballot.
The Charleville Town Council narrowly defeated a motion by four votes to three to extend a civic reception to Australia’s Attorney General K G Menzies who was slated to visit on July 21. Ald. McGregor pressed for an official notice and argued the visit warranted a reception, but council members argued no official notification had been received and the motion failed.
A Bundaberg City Council letter read at a Friday meeting outlines plans to place hospitals under council management. Delegates from Charleville and other authorities joined the Local Authorities Conference to discuss hospital precepts and tax incidence, aiming to spread the burden over more taxpayers and reduce landholder impost. Resolutions from the conference were to be considered by the Local Authorities Cooke.
Arrangements for a Holiday for Mothers event by the Charleville CWA were discussed. About 440 delegates from various branches were expected to attend. The Charleville branch annual meeting is set for August in the Town Hall.
The Thirty Young Australians prepare to present Revee Around the World TM at Town Hall with a lively program. The group promises fast paced fun and a spirited gathering for the audience.
The meeting discussed representation of the people and taxation issues. A committee to report to the Home Secretary was still active. The Mayor favored more government representation, while others cautioned against hospital control by the Council. The motion was defeated with council members debating the balance of local and government input.
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