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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
10
The article reviews early 20th century development in synthetic plastics used in many products. It notes varieties, colors, and applications across industries, including car components, coatings, and durable goods. It highlights extrusion, coloration, and reinforcement techniques improving strength and lightness.
The report discusses road accidents in Queensland, noting high driver fault and calls for safer driving without restricting drivers. It highlights that many accidents are caused by driver error, with focus on speed, conditions, and judgment. The piece argues for proportionate regulations based on safety and driver responsibility.
In a rough prompt about a traffic scenario a driver hits a pedestrian and a series of mis-spelled questions discuss timing during a car and pedestrian encounter. The text shows an educational example about reaction time and accident avoidance with several garbled phrases and names. It seems to reference a hypothetical driver and a 20 year old pedestrian but is not a clear report of a real event.
A damaged OCR fragment from England reports on Lancashire police policy and road safety efforts. It mentions Carr iam A. Harder, a Beata Ment mouthn operation, and THQ Scape. The text asserts reductions in fatal accidents and cites a 20 percent decrease across the area.
A fragmented note warns about reckless driving and urges safer behavior on the road. It references a driver named Smart Alec and a cautious approach to operating vehicles amid unclear context and garbled wording.
The notice advertises automotive samples and gear for motorists including tires and tubes. It mentions a trial period with prices and a contact location at Methuen with a 19820 date, and promises free advice. The text is garbled but centers on parts, dealers, and distribution.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and groups with unclear roles. Key names appear as Veen, Harton, Wie, Yom, and Me avant Wie. The context is insufficient to determine event or outcome. no clear dates, organizations, or locations beyond Mesa area.
A lengthy discussion in the Co Town council and supporters, led by Mrs Eeter Reay and Mr Keay, centers on defence duties and youth mobilization in Queensland. The piece notes opposition to authorities and outlines plans for a wartime program, including university and civic actions, with references to public notices and political appeals.
Weather table compiled from official records by the Commoner and Bureau of Meteorology. Shows monthly figures for year 1814 with temperatures and rainfall markers across months. Data includes various station readings and computed totals, noting periods of inclusive measurements and entries for multiple years.
Mails closes the Charleville Post with daily schedules to Cenamalia Wyant Ipswich Chinchilla and numerous intermediate towns. Tuesday and Thursday services list Brlabane Ipswich Miles Mitchell Toowoomba Sommariva Chattoyne and interstates. Friday Saturday runs include Adavale Cunnamulla Quilpie Augathella and Sydney connections with varying departure times and parcel rules.
Fragmentary OCR shows outward air mail schedule with days Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and partial routes to Sydney and Daly Water, plus references to Overstan and Lem Roe. Names and places are unclear due to distortions.
Inward air mail schedule shows weekly routing with times from Daly Waters Sydney Brisbane and Brisbane connections. Mondays mornings and Thursdays and Fridays list disparate times for arrivals with garbled place names and abbreviations.
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