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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1938
Page
10
Chaotic excerpt outlines proposals to procure fittings and cement work with estimated costs. Mentions Matron McDonald and a foal Emanuel. References to the Board chairman, temporary staff, and emergency actions by board members.
Ratepayers complained of damaged roads and crossings after heavy rains. Council pledged relief within budget limits while stating funds would wait for next year's budget and instructed the overseer to investigate. The meeting also discussed telephone line repairs, hospital taxation issues, and road projects across the Murweh Shire.
A reader letter argues that woolgrowers of Australia lack true democratic leadership, criticizing self appointed leaders and urging the Federal Government to employ professional experts to set prices that cover costs with a reasonable profit. The writer warns the public will not tolerate continued hardship from slump in wool and metal prices.
Charlie, a sleuth shed hand, was brought to Charleville for treatment after injuring his right hip while killing a sheep with a knife. D Hope cut the first finger of his left hand while sharpening a trust check. Les McDonough, a bridge carpenter, arrived from Cooladds with an injury to the right eye from a piece of steel. F K James tank sinker Rosewood sustained a scalp contusion and head wound from a fall.
The lawn croquet crowd enjoyed good attendance as several games produced notable scores. Mrs Allen led with 17 points while Mrs Grimstead and Mrs Court trailed at 6, Mrs Smith and Mr Lister 10, and other matches ranged from 5 to 18 points highlighting a lively week.
At the Charleville annual meeting R Ritter was chosen president and M Heinemann captain with a full committee elected. The club plans four competition teams to begin play next weekend. Presbyterian Club also named officers led by Rev J Martin Blacklock as president and M Groves as secretary.
Minutes from Corunes' Hall meeting show C From Department of Health and Home Affairs announced a grant of £200 for a septic system and drainage upgrades at Angutbella Hospital. The board urged brick additions and staff housing, and noted pending selections for probationers amid staff resignations and wage reviews.
A flood of scrambled notes records a weekend lawn bowls event with Cunnamulla visitors and Charleville wins. Notable moments include a 30 37 victory line and Aitken donating a home pool match cup with two cups possible.
Mr and Mrs J Carter and Miss Alice Carter arrived back in Charleville on Saturdays mail from a holiday cruise to Colombo. Mr C Wade of Ginirmock Muckodilia passed through Charleville this week en route to New South Wales.
The Adavale branch of the Country Women’s Association held its first meeting of the year. Members discussed submitting exhibits for the CWA section, organizing a dance on 2 April with proceeds shared by the Corleville Ambulance and the branch. They planned refreshments, a raffle, and music arrangements using Lutophs orchestra, with opinions sought on purchasing a radio gram for future dances.
The market remained quiet with few transactions as odd sales occurred. A single item traded at 19/6, while another listing shows minimal activity and no clear market trend.
The hospital staff reported satisfactory service with no complaints. Charleville visiting committee notes a good month with no complaints. Matron Muller resumes duties on 6 March. Board shows no credit balance after payments. £1412 8 3 deficit offset by claimed amounts and pending government contributions. Noyes cites high monthly costs from annual supplies. Thanks go to Armstrong Moody Connolly Hanlon for corset examinations. Mecha and Carpendale named visiting committee for Charleville in March.
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