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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
4
Public notice under the Administration of Estates Act seeks written claims from heirs and creditors regarding the late James Redden. The will names recipients and trustees. interested parties must present claims by the specified date at Fulr, with the trust appointed to manage assets.
The Marweh Gore Water Supply Board announces a postal ballot process for electing board members. Ballot papers will be mailed to ratepayers by a specified date with the count scheduled for a May or July timeframe, as determined by the board.
Tender invitation from the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau and Posts and Telegraphs for supplying school driver and motor truck services for twelve months starting July. Tender forms available at the Postmaster General's Department Brisbane and Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs. Bids close noon Thursday 13th July 1943.
Tuesday and Wednesday showings at Douglas Fairbanks theater feature Sally Gray Basil Rathbone in A Window in London. Encore and new releases noted with Movietone News previews and accompanying exhibitions.
Reported plebiscite results show varied tallies among representatives and senate entries. Names such as Bedford Holloway Barrows Chataway Colborne Coline Dixon Domnelly Riots Bertram Ganley Marta Sonsehar Fheeington Tat and Wilson appear with scattered vote counts, while a presiding officer named Mathers is noted. The garbled text suggests an election-like record with unclear totals and potential OCR errors.
TENDERS invited for bread butter wood groceries and other supplies for Chark Wile Hospital Charleville covering 1 July 1940 to 30 June 1941. Tenders on duplicate forms close at 12 noon Wednesday 19 June 1940. forms available on request signed by W M Connolly secretary.
UILPIE SHIRE COUNCIL calls for four men skilled in tract work plough and scoop. Applicants must be competent to drive motor truck and follow schedules. Wages 6/1/3 per week plus camp allowance site development tax aid. Applications close Sunday 23rd June 1979. Retire from lag to ability sobriety and charter realy. Successful applicant commence forthwith.
In the Supreme Court of Queensland Albert Joseph Wconnor of Charleville and the executor Watson Sinnott declares a caveat after four terms from publication. The probate action names Charleville executors and requests hearing before the registrar to proceed with the will of Albert Joseph Oconnell deceased.
A jumble of 1920s style notices advertising a dressmaker Mrs Ryan, job applications for a tax property usher, dog trapper, a sale of a trunk, a 1928 Chevrolette, and a memorial memorial line for Alvis Viepe with family sign-off.
Victoria Park Croquet Club hosts an afternoon event on Alfred Street on Saturday June 18 featuring a doll drawing, cards and various competitions. Attendees invited to enjoy informal play and social games on the Cub lawn.
Mayor M. McGregor urges public and returned soldiers to attend a town hall rally on Monday to show support for the war effort. The notice emphasizes a few specially requested attendees and invites broad community participation.
The article lists award winners for a dog show with corrections. Mrs Gail’s "Punch" and "Judy" were misread. the correct entries are Mrs A Weare's "Pupeye" and "laity." Phully won the ribbon as reserve champion bitch of the show.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a champion bull at a 1940s event with names and ribbons. It references Lyndhoree Trntaeh and Mindys Eiwne BN, plus incorrect dates and unclear locations, offering a rough view of a livestock show with a champion award and participant mentions.
A Monday rally sponsored by the Mayor and Alderman McGregor invites townsfolk to gather at the Town Hall at morning time to discuss national war aims. Returning soldiers are urged to attend and support a home defense corps and civilian war provisions, stressing national government need.
Advertisement directs readers to the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau for full details about a new Save to Travel tour scheme. Application point given as Amese Square, Brisbane. Public notice in the Charville district reference.
Fragmentary note cites rate comparisons with Great War era levels and federal constraints. Mentions Keenga and Wigeyer as entities, hints at public funding under review. No clear date, place, or outcome due to damaged text.
The organization invites ideas from past exhibitors and others to improve upcoming events. Officials emphasize valued input from former participants and supporters to shape plans and programming.
An OCR damaged ad fragment touts a chest, hose and throat remedy with garbled pricing and branding. The misrendered text repeats phrases, mentions adding water to produce a pint of the remedy, and urges purchase. Strong entities are unclear due to errors, but the piece resembles a late stage patent medicine pitch.
The Nagel family and associates lent 27 000 pounds to the Commonwealth Treasurer under interest free terms. Individuals include AB Nagel and family of Charlotte Plains Cunns Wil Auburn Vale Charleville and Gordon Nagel general manager. two loans of 5 000 pounds each also on similar terms by James W Nagel and Lloyd G Logan. J W Nagel has enlisted in the RAAF and may be called up soon.
A reminder from Charles Sankey Fraser optometrist and spectacle maker invites customers to Coromes Motel for eye care. Representatives will be at 144 Queen Street Mirriamane and Toowoomba with appointment times Thursday 4 p.m. and Monday 2 p.m. The notice urges attendees to have eyewear serviced during the visit and highlights associated care options.
The Charleville District Patriotic Fund committee met Wednesday evening to discuss pooling funds with the Chartertibe Patriet Patriole Fund and related groups. Attendees included Mayor A L McGregor Alderman Binnie and others as officers presented reports on receipts, allocations, and actions to support soldiers and local patriotic activities.
A social gathering featured Miss K Care of Dine, Georgette in a grey edged coat and a Pag bouquet from Mrs T Lucas Nandabi. The event included dancing competitions, a dainty wrap, Father McCormick offering best wishes for her marriage, and gifts from friends. The evening ended with Auld Lang Syne.
District graziers pledge 100 pounds each if nine others join as donors. A Quilpie district grazer, unnamed, offers to donate. Fund has received numerous gifts including Martin Costello 2 pounds, Lindsay Pegler 16 shillings, L Lanagan 5 shillings, Watts and others totaling several pounds plus smaller sums from Harms, Kent and Graham.
A brief note records the formation of the Charleville chapter of the Red Cross Society. It mentions key figures such as Chartertine and Mr. Custer aiding the new branch to advance the society’s relief work, highlighting increased need for care and comfort amid ongoing wartime conditions.
The report outlines hockey player positions and substitutions with emphasis on a right wing role. It notes one representative will be replaced if unable to attend and specifies a 1.20 PM start, with arrangements at Compania Polly Barfy on Bac.
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