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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
8
The late Mr Capper, born at West Maltlanol N.3.W., was a twin. The body is being sent by train to Brisbane for interment.
Personal note states A. Miller who has been relieving Mrs. Hedy at W. H. Green Ltd. will return to Brisbane on Monday's mail. This afternoon at the Hotel Beier the departure for Brisbane is being arranged. The hostesses involved are listed.
Notice to the public that bus service is suspended in Charlville due to unspecified indifference and ordered repairs. Service will be compelled to resume at a later time once inspections and reorganization are completed.
Fragmentary OCR text references arrears and service terms with names such as Mr Lattimore and Coals. details are garbled and unspecified, with unclear dates or actions. The readable material hints at a legal or administrative fee context but lacks concrete facts to form a full item.
A preliminary survey will study the feasibility of a mail only air route between Australia and New Zealand. The move follows a conference of pastoral ministers and British air design officials. NZ Postmaster General Hamilton cited Dominion support, with British government views to be sought. Estimated annual cost not exceeding £206,008.
A 1934 report shows Australian imports of Japanese goods rising five percent for five months ending November versus 1933, outpacing British shipments which grew 1.56 times. Japanese synthetic inks and piece goods climbed from £376,296 to £569,886, signaling shifting trade patterns away from Australian-made goods.
Edward Dever of Wall Street New Castle a shunter at the BHP works was crushed between two slag pots while adjusting a coupling early Sunday morning. He died after the Newcastle Ambulance took him to Newcastle Hospital. Dever, once pump house staffer in Charleville, was a noted trombone player with the local band. He was brother in law to Mrs G Benson of King Street Charleville and sincere sympathy is sent.
An electric train stalled for about half an hour at Warwick Farm Gates due to a signalman William Saleway age 56 of Wentworth Street. He collapsed at work, complained to a constable, and died in the constable’s arms at the gates while investigating the delay.
Court summons issued for Albert Caletgo to appear before the Police Magistrate. Counsel for the Main Roads Commission and defendant present as costs and fines are discussed. Witnesses testified. total fines noted as £4 05s 82/00. Authorities and parties listed in proceedings.
At a January council meeting Charleville Town Council approved the 1945 town valuations including church property portions. A notice of motion from Abd P Finigan to rescind the 1935 variation was discussed for the February meeting but deemed possibly illegal, with a suggestion to pursue court request instead. The council affirmed the valuations, allowing faster notice processing.
The fund closed at £3 10s to purchase a gold medal inscribed for the junior examout. The surplus will aid study books. Presentation planned in Brisbane metropolis with Mayor Ald F J Allem asking the Minister of Public Instruction to present on behalf of the town. Donations include Mr Stan Nagel and M T Barnes Charleville.
Floeds Follow Severe Drought describes William Gately's report from the Gulf where creeks and springs dried up, cattle and goats died, and stock were unable to survive torrential rains that followed. A Burketown sheep station lost 5,004 of 3,000 sheep and another station reported four cattle found dead.
At Charleville Town Council meeting the Town Clerk reported alleged meter interference at Coroninn Hall. Legal advice indicated the council has case against Mr Corones. a motion to proceed was carried.
On Tuesday Rex Expie, a 16 year old scholar from Parry Street, fell from a tree and injured his left thigh. Robert Lelelle, another scholar from Parry Street, cut his left foot from broken teeth. Both received first aid and were taken to medical facilities for treatment. The report notes subsequent care and transport by doctors and mentions related incidents and locations in the area.
The seventh wool sale series began in Brisbane on Monday with keen bidding. Prices were firmer than Sydney last week but about 5 percent lower than end-November. Japanese buyers and Bradford traders led activity while greasy wool fetched up to 16 1/2 d per lb and scoured wool 24 d. Major consignors included Australian Estates & Mortgage Co Ltd and Dalgety Co Ltd with a range of consignments from Callamdoon to Leilavale and Julia Creek wool scour.
The Warrege Amateur Rock League holds its annual meeting Monday at 4 PM in the Dalton Hotel. Officers for the new season will be elected and a coach hire discussed amid strong support from local business and choir members. Nominations list Bert Wilson as President with A Outen, J Goudy, N Ratler, K Duncan, and J Mallory as vice presidents. J Mahoory as secretary and P Heldolph as treasurer are unopposed.
Australian bushman John Gorry head stockman in Taroom district was injured when his horse fell and rolled on his leg. Delirious with pain he was carried 40 miles to Miles Hospital in a rough journey. He later described his rescue ride and spine injury during the ordeal.
At January meeting Char leville Town Council asked engineer-manager Mr W Bedean to report on A E Azens findings. Bedeans report, read at last Thare tay, details engine issues, repairs, and future needs including bricking, spare armatures, a viewer for fires, and repairs to a ceiling tower and scrubber system.
After four decades as president of the Charleville Hospital committee, Mr. J. F. Lockett will resign at the end of the current financial year. He has spent his life in service and endorses a recent article from the Pasterniets Gazette. His last appearance as chairman was noted as he will not seek reelection, though he laments the growing burden on the role.
Fragmentary text discusses consumer benefit and price guidance. It suggests a speaker remarks on care, fairness in offerings, and a conductor labeled as worship twisting interpretation.
A report criticizes maintenance at a power house noting improper attention and high overtime. It cites maintenance costs of 580 in 1933 and 475 in 1934, with overtime paid for repairs to engines. The committee blames overtime and limited repair windows for the machinery’s poor state.
In a high court appeal the Telegraph argues a central matter for Mr Justice Sir George Rich. The judgment emphasizes the need for clarity and proper legal reasoning in delivering the court’s decision.
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