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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text mentions strikes and federal actions, with references to Detroit and President Remmmersie. Content is garbled but implies government actions, labor strikes, and corporate workers from a Brame Company.
In wartime notes the Overseer and committee press for war bonds and certificates to fund the war. Officials claim the sacrifice of a day’s pay and monthly certificate purchases will aid victory. Some clerks report salary changes and new certificates to support the cause.
A garbled local report discusses romance revenue and revenue trends in the community economy. It mentions seasonal payments, a recurring event, and a notable expression tied to local merchants and celebrations. The text references a year end timeline and a well known phrase in trade circles.
The Augusthella shire council held its monthly meeting with members including W. H. Corbetty and A. C. Eltile. Topics covered include water mains for St Morven, land and lease issues, road works plans, and contractor arrangements with detailed discussions on budgets, salvaging waste pager campelam, and timing for access to the July or August conferences.
The Charlevilis Town Council met on Thursday to review outstanding rates and discuss possible penalties and remedies. Officials addressed clerical duties, board commitments, and ensured proper procedures for instituting future rate credits and obligations.
An ALF report describes Allied forces advancing in southern Lebanon and Syria, with French and Australian units driving deep into fortified areas. Sidon lies about 20 miles north of Tyre and near the crucial port city, as campaigns push toward the coastal region amid heavy fighting and uncertain results.
Mr N J Thormpoad's tender of £1500 for additions and improvements to Quilpie hospital has been accepted by the Department of Health and Bone Affairs. Works to include four men wards and an office, with commencement expected in about three weeks. A raffle of a suitcase donated by Sir James Cornes raised £75 11s for the Greek Rebel Appeal Fund, won by Mr J Seaning Currawilis, with thanks for ticket purchases.
The Augathella battalion notes a fire outbreak breaking with Private Lewin on leave sending him to camp. Private Joe Carter, brother to a soldier, arrived home on Saturday as the unit reports from the camp.
Local notes report scattered rain on Saturday affecting travel and markets. Reports mention wartime salvage efforts, rabbit trapping economy, and district figures like Brian Schushtt Bamley and Jack Braybey with mentions of ALF and Greek camp activity amid unsettled weekend weather and postal concerns.
A fragmentary OCR style piece presents a lurid, erratic Abschluss of Adolf Hitler’s last words. The text references war crimes, Poland, the Fatherland, and alleged determination, interspersed with garbled phrases and broken sentences. The draft reads like a controversial, non-coherent rant without clear chronological or factual structure.
At a chaired meeting residents and officials discussed a labor allocation for fencing and a drought water supply project. Mr Baker, absent on holiday, was referenced regarding procurement and oversight while Mr McLean, Mr Crees, and other officials outlined timelines, costs, and the need for a pipe connection to the irrigation system. The council approved the proposal with a total anticipated cost of 307 pounds and set expectations for completion within days.
TAITS PICTURES approves the film despite chaotic notes. The article mentions stars like Oberon and private diversions, with crew names such as Ghirbust and Puckie amid a production tale. The plot hints at a wild chase and daring stunts, ending in a dramatic barn scene.
The meeting reported on fencing work at Glengarry near the tank, with a telegram from Mr Kaen and cement work by Hartweman. Sheep movement on Charleville routes reached 14 10 for the month, the highest in recent times, while Morven seals remained untapped but expected to rise. Herding staff faced repair needs and water provision was noted across the common stock areas.
Private L Opdes Frivale Lestie George Orden of Charteville died from somade receipt in action with the ALF. The father reveals the death and notes he was within ten weeks of his birthday. He served three years as an apprentice at Charleville Times before enlisting, carrying the printing bench and proving an admis able member of the staff.
Mrs. R Douglas announces the death of Mrs. Robert Dombes at Mt. Maris station Morven at 7 am Saturday aged 32. The obituary praises her as a devoted wife mother and friend with cheerful disposition, noting a large family including 36 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Survived by Mr and Mrs Robert Douglas of Maris and extended family in Western Queensland and Tasmania. Funeral arrangements follow from Beloved mother and family devotion.
Fragmented text describes a looming international crisis with mentions of Germany, France, and an unnamed leader discussing potential military actions and alliances. The piece hints at a heated debate over consent to an alliance or attack, with uncertainty about which nations would join or oppose.
Fragmentary Ottoman era style note describes ships Assab and HrRrean part of a dame on Weinemiay, mentioning Asami, Tallen renaweed One Ted tea, and Thalmann. States forces blocked a path for an achemi convoy with American support across Red Sea, carrying supplies to the Empire.
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