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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
8
A fragmented report notes a machine named Astrea changed its schedule to fly to Australia, delaying its planned air route. The article hints at a new type of aircraft and emphasizes the prestige of Australian aviation in this context.
Australian cable service reports pilot Ulm and companion arriving in Derby after a smooth flight from Sydney aboard the Faith in Australia. They will depart Friday night for the leg to England continuing the international journey in orderly fashion.
Mr Kenneth and Mr Winchcombe of Sydney visited Charleville and Brisbane branches, meeting manager Mr Hugh Pitegersid and Mr Clarks. They observed local wool prices and drought impact, optimistic about flame sales but cautious due to possible September market declines. Winchcombe emphasized staying in touch with Queensland managers while noting the drought’s severity and hopes for beneficial relief for all concerned.
A terse advertisement from Pits Walters Pty Ltd presents this week’s bargains on a range of household linens. The notice highlights affordable prices and emphasizes durability of the offered textiles for home use.
Local reminiscence highlights a famed peppermint cure said to relieve coughs and colds. The quirky claim circulates in year old advertisements and medical anecdotes, noting quick relief and wide popularity among early readers.
The Brisbane program lists horses accepted for races and handicaps. Flying Handicap entries include Some Cure Citamou Phenomenon Tres Promisa Wallage Amble Boy Gay Song Tressader. June Handicap features Pay Patrol Heritage Holbere Vanor Crown Force Block Talk Orbation. Novice Handicap shows Greee Ant Bay Prince Dignus Sunnybank Commandant Piccolo Ratbor Speedy Sal Arundel Pleur tite.
Metropolitan press previews for Sscol races tomorrow list tips from the Daily Mall. In the Two-Year-Old Handicap Royal Ore tien and Artereal are named, with Highetts and Korte tipped in the That Handicap. Other events feature Some Cure and Phe nomenon June Handicap Pry Patrol Keb erg, Speedy Sal. Plecole, Alipeict and Moe Soldat are noted in First Handicap.
A special meeting of the Warres Amasteur Rugby League at Hotel Dalton decided that B and C grade matches be played next Sunday with C grade starting at 10 30 am. A wire from the Cunnamalla League said July 9 was unsuitable for the Charleville Cunnamalla return match. Cum replied July 9 would be suitable and a return match was agreed for Charleville on July 2. The secretary wired for a suitable date and selectors have been instructed.
The Presidents Trophy bogey handicap began Saturday with rain delaying late rounds. Westcott and Gideon led after 14 of 26 holes, 4 up on bogey, as Sunday morning resumed. Pairings included Shanasy Donaldson and others with wide gaps in scores.
A crowd of 700 watched Cunnamulla defeat Charleville 14 to 6 in a stirring Wallas Cup rugby league match at Cunnamulla ground. Scotchy Cullen sealed the win with three minutes left, as forwards led by Sprag Hunt and Ray Brew pressed the visitors throughout. Charleville showed late pressure but failed to close the gap, while discipline and atmosphere elevated a dramatic finish.
The Murweh Shire Council met last week with councillors J. W. & Gildea as chair and others present. It approved W. J. Akers fencing across two parish roads, reviewed sanitation bills, and planned extensive road works including Morven Bore fencing, multiple creek crossings, and measures to improve troughing and drainage.
The monthly meeting of the Fire brigade discusses the Home Secretary Office letter on 1923/24 estimates and 1932/33 spend, sets July 3 as a special session, considers temporary vs permanent appointments, and elects Ridgway to a position amid other nominations. Accounts totaling £19 15s are confirmed with £9 17 6 approved for payment.
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