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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
5
Health inspector S Qeborne presented to Charteville Town Council last night a review of sewerage house connections and building conditions. The report recommends action under the Local Government Act to demolish three buildings, while noting progress on sewerage works and diphtheria immunisation. The Building Plans Committee was empowered to act on sewerage plans.
Pilot Finlay and Mrs Amy Huggins will visit Angathella August 2 and 3 for Miss ALF fundraising events in support of Miss Huggins candidature. They stay as guests of Mim Lon, a Biddenham stalion. Miss Warland, railway candidate in Miss ALF, visited Charleville Wednesday and attended a welcome ball at Corones Hall, raising £17 10. Flying Officer Wright andLeading Aircraftman A Lowe with D Jore emsen of the RAAF recruiting detachment leave tomorrow for Cunnamurra after air force talks. Jack Bannerman, Sommariva labourer, cut his left index finger today. treated by Dr Shanasy and taken to hospital. Mrs McKechnie remains for the Exhibition. Master George will resume at Whinstanes College.
The council discussed charging a nominal fee for a petrol pump on a footpath amid wartime disruption. The mayor noted the pump blocked the path, while others argued against penalising owners unable to operate. A compromise aimed to charge a small fee during wartime, with concessions possible until normal petrol use resumes.
Five donations of £10 10s each from Mrs J A Shanasy and Miss Just bolster Charleville branch appeal. A further five gifts are needed. Mr H S Baker of Gowrie promises £50 if five more donors match similar sums. Charleville branch guild meeting set for Friday night at 7 pm in the Town Hall.
Messrs Tambery and Taylor, solicitors from Roma, arrived in town to finalize a Charleville branch setup in Will Street, under Thubury's supervision. Timbury, Roma mayor, heads a new hospital contract worth £50,000. He is famed as a dual sports achiever and helped raise Queensland game fishing profile with A B Carracus and Jones.
Charleville ambulance brigade reports a year end balance of £508 15s 8d after starting with a credit balance of £343 8s 3d. The annual meeting praised district support, noted repairs and replacements, and paid tribute to long serving members J F F Lockett and A M Deutscher. Total receipts nearly £1,984 with major costs in salaries, administration, and transport.
The Building Plans Committee reported on removal and alteration plans for several dwellings. Approvals were granted for Hanson and Maris houses with conditions, State Advances alterations with requirements including painting and plumbing, and allowances for Davidson and related removals along King Street subject to sewerage readiness and renovations. The committee noted stipulations on street closures and the reerection conditions.
The Charleville Town Council approved a works programme for the year 10/41, with a total proposed spend of 1,605. The programme covers maintenance and construction for roads, footpaths, drainage, street cleaning, fly control, weeds, and plant repairs. Recommended allocations include Alfred Street 150, Galatea Street 1, Edward Street 5, and various road works from Waller Street to Deverell Street totaling 55 plus 40. Additional provisions include sick pay, plans, and plant maintenance, with further items for main roads maintenance repayment and new flour facilities in Tow Mal for local services.
Thirteen players competed on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lowry beat Mrs East 1-24 in the handicap singles. In team play, Mrs Ranson’s side defeated Mrs Covington Miss Covington? Hanlon and Mrs Fraser against Mrs Eapie, Corones, Hanlon and Bowman, by 22-15. Mrs Smith with Mrs Alien defeated Mrs Grimstead and Mrs Bracker 31-27, while Mr Cook forfeited to Mrs Thompson.
The Charleville Town Council refused a £3 refund sought by the Country Women’s Association for use of Corones Hall for a Red Cross fundraiser. A motion to grant the refund failed, with councillors noting ratepayer costs and interest charges. Other items include land sale notices, surveys, and electricity supplies for residents and allotments, plus pending repairs and fence stock-proofing proposals.
St Marys Club saw three matches delayed as Sunshine forfeited to Charleville. Charleville blue edged Charleville white to gain a two point premiership lead amid a bruising A grade clash, while Charleville white beat West End red in the B grade. Detailed singles results feature L Cromwell, F Donaldson, G Semple and J Dight among the top players.
Exhibition traffic arrangements are cited with emphasis on alterations. Special fares operate from all stations. Intending passengers may obtain full information on routes timetables and other details from any station master.
Two dances occurred at Maleville Hall this week. The first supported post office candidate Amy Muggins in the Miss ALF contest, the second aided the Younger Set fund of the CWA. Train passengers included Mrs L Burtoal, Miss J Graham, Miss V Parker, and Miss EK Kaon ent.
Sergeant and Mrs. Foley returned from Toowoomba on Wednesday morning. There has been a lot of sickness in the town, principally severe cases of measles, the Bush Nurse has been
Augathella residents mourn a local officer while town events promise strong support for a charity sports day on August Sunday. News notes a marriage in Charneville between Dot Teys and Hugh Lewie, both locals, and announces the sale by auction of Mrs E Walters estate premises now recaptured by Mr T Kane, set for August Mth at 4 pm.
Two features rate screenings at Tait’s. Sonja Heene stars in Everything Happens at Night, a romance mystery melodrama with beauty and laughter. Also listed is a Dr. Kildare film in the program.
The note lists items from A K E Axon commuting engineer about a damaged armature winding costing 14s for repair. Street light requests appear for Marry Street in Purbrook and a general consideration of fat rate for electricity. Others mention footbridge work and damaged footpaths on Wills Street with references to the Electric Light Committee and departmental oversight.
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