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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
8
The case details a man charged with theft of a Ford VB motor utility track and related investigations. Police Inspector Curran led questioning at Gowdoomga, with witnesses citing the track’s ownership, the driver’s prior movements, and the missing vehicle. The defendant pleaded not guilty but was remanded for sentence at Toowoomba following evidence on February 16 17.
Last Thursday night players turned up at the screen Inc game and various teams competed with close results. Trenner, Cook, Groth, Melitosk, and Yeast led to a win for the former team. Saturday saw Groth Blair Coronen and others in action with Keak Ean Conk Tai securing an easy victory for the first team. Timing and ham, with Trenwary Allen, produced a win for the former as weather limited Sunday play.
Fragmentary notes describe demolition work on an old building near Marks bounding Howe Alfred Street. Mentions individuals Heke Walsh and Mt 3 castes, with references to a club, calendar year 190, and a ceremonial event for members including a bride and a formal gathering.
Weather across Langlo district remains unsettled with frequent rain expected after last week’s showers. Mr and Mrs Capper Moore spent a few days in Langie. D Perkins visited over the weekend with her parents at Langto. P Lynch of Cook OMalley’s passed through en route to future work. Mert Rogers returned to service car duties. Local notes mention shearing on February 24 at Warshia shed and a team listed for Mr Mack’s contract with HR and Paynter overseeing work.
Morven hosts a busy week with races and galas drawing crowds. Sister Roya returns from a south holiday while trains bring shows and sheep shipments near Tasiton and DyRwell Prith Trex and Martin owners.
Helton, charged with the murder of Mrs Roche at Augathella on September 10, 19XX, testified that he loved and lived with her, denying any intent to kill. He described their marriage as largely separate, and stated Mrs Roche had suffered mental illness and remained ill in the months leading to her death. He claimed no quarrels and portrayed himself as a patient, honorable man, while asserting witnesses against him lied. The cross examination pressed on his relationship and the circumstances of the death, with Helton insisting he was innocent.
Heavy rain and a fierce dust storm affected the region, delaying trains and causing service disruptions. The Pullen River rose near the railway, while livestock movements continued as 1298 sheep were trucked in from Cornwall. A traveling show with horses drew crowds, and various locals were noted passing through town during the week.
W Amies posted a strong performance at Angathella in a fast, lively match. Scores show Amies contributing heavily in multiple frames as teammates contest the lead, with detailed marks and bowling totals tallied for the event.
A Charleville meeting of the Selectors Ampriation of Queensland wan held with Mr 1 Boyon in chair. Motions to appear on the March conference agenda included abolishing certain fees, opposing new phone charges, and repeal of restrictive regulations on arsenlen. A motion urged evidence before the Hopel Commission to support the Ventere railway line from Charleville. Sympathy was shown for the Deutchers after a death in their family, and the local secretary was named to contact the deceased’s company.
Visiting optometrist Mr TM Fouemt of Greenfield Bros Pty Limited will perform an eye examination for Charterite on March 12 at 10 AM. Address: Mount Coromes Flats, Imperial.
Dramatic and exciting soap stories headline the week. Tracy Dortreyiss Mvtmgmas Vather leads a starry cast for the great human race tale. Mickey Reacey as Whitey Mars fronts Contutry Fox production Gateway. A thick Vine drama 64 weeks long at ACTie Motard Bath. show tonight at Talts theatre with tomorrow possibly added.
A fragmentary report describes a male figure, Warren, entangled with Mrs Roche and relations at Ascot. It recalls past meetings in Brisbane and a shock upon learning of Mrs Roche’s altered appearance. The text hints at personal strain, changes in character, and a lingering attachment as authorities note a hotence conclusion.
Witnesses describe a jury trial where Mrs Roche faced accusations of attempting to poison her husband with a lethal dose of pill fragments. The prosecutor and Bennetts address the jury as medical and forensic details, including a staged test, are reviewed for intent.
Widespread rains affected the region with Laeuto to Adavaleral reporting the heaviest falls. Churiveille saw around four inches with Langlarea plus two inches and Coolandi recording up to four inches. Ayrpeeten and Aulewitelsire posted moderate totals while Sebreen and Langlorae enjoyed lighter rainfall. Wyandre diatrice averaged two inches and Tambo district also noted measurable rain.
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