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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
8
A scrambled letter outlines a request to secure space at a local meeting this Saturday. The writer complains about campaign constraints, mentions candidates and labour, and seeks permission to express personal views during the event at Charleville. The note reflects frustration with party rules and calls for fair access.
The text records CHAS. WAKE describing municipal theatre choices, film show permissions, and town hall events. He discusses impounding stock, fencing, gate closures, and public notices. He mentions the Memorial Erode, police correspondence, and staffing concerns at the Council, urging action and clear rationale.
The Charleville Golf Club reports a profit of £203 and lists H J Armstrong as elected president. The annual report details committee composition, retirements, increased receipts to £445 1s 4d, and expenses of £381 1s 8d, with assets including cash, stocks, and buildings. Opening day set for April 1 if the season proceeds.
A local shire meeting in Murwel discussed the Orwen Boathan Road precinct on the southern railway side. Carruthers sought camping near Sommariv and objections arose over interference with stock. Debates covered land, licensing, and associated expenses while planning for future hearings and administrative actions.
A long OCR reads like a sermon by Rev J M Blacklock quoting from the Book of Psalms and Psalms 1 and 2. It discusses meditation on the law of the Lord, the sinful path of the ungodly, and contrasts worldly noise with quiet devotion. The piece reflects on scriptural interpretation and the need to meditate rather than dwell in temptations. It includes repeated phrases about the blessed man who walks in the law and the peril of the wicked.
In a mistyped segment readers learn of a horse race at Morven and Riverview paddocks with references to participants and places such as Alonby and Ivannue. The text hints at planed events and results but remains garbled and unclear.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a local event around the Linagho liver in C hawker. Mentions a wedding-like scene with the bride and guests, a Charteritie on Batarday, and a Charmeilin Ambulence responding to an incident in Brontetown. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The report notes up to thirty polls recanted and hints at ongoing developments. On Saturday night a senate stand, described as dramatic by the local election commission, was directed by Mr C Jones. Parcell supervised the door, with Misa KK presiding alongside Mrs Imuva Harter and Mr and Mrs G Nowland returning to North ig last week and bearing New Der commenced at Mirey.
Weather delays labor talks as Augathella plans a provincial rail connection. Officials anticipate public input and reduced turnout while costs hover near estimates. Rain clears and local trade focuses on market prices, with several named locals involved in train crew and travel details.
A mangled report lists Granville cricket and local club activity with references to a match at stanshay laft and Quepin clubs, a Friday incident, and upcoming monthly meetings in the Shire Council with hospital board discussions. It mentions election preparations and alterations at the hospital committee, plus planned commemorations and military notes.
Fragmented text indicates an official matter involving Arapeneitality and multiple named individuals including Sua O Meckrchale Edward etreot Charlo rite. The readable portion suggests a decision or acknowledgment by local authorities affecting a specific locality or agency.
The mayor-Mecroguaad proposes fee cuts for residents using town services lowering costs from £2 to £1 and includes details about rubbish deposits and depot use. The council pauses to discuss byelaws before voting on the measure.
The local bowls event saw Vitancrald defend his title against O'Gorman, with Coote and Hoek losing to Memere Vingar Od. Strong showings by Tremmere Devine and Alden kept the matches competitive, while Mrs Bowman and Mrs Coulson led the ladies' double as Fraser and Ya Awer posted wins. The next two evenings will feature Mesdames Smith, Wood, and Srimstead in upcoming draws.
An Alnretant meeting debated if sewerage work should proceed by day labour or contract. The Razor McGregor stated the council will use day labour locally, with preference to local men, to avoid importing outside workers. A labour bureau entry week was noted as the plan to begin on the next week.
Sir Shaw Towtowon traveled to Brisbane yesterday for a conference of the Australian Provincial Wiat Frean Ansortation. The local Tank New South Wales manager attended with other officials to discuss aims and methods.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests laborers at a granite firm encounter a traffic or transport issue. Mentions Imprimante and Relotrene in unclear phrasing. A date near March is referenced with a local state context and a mention of thirtys. No clear names, places, or outcomes emerge.
Margaret Aume Gibees, aged 12, stood accused in a west coast murder case. Prosecutors described a fatal act involving restraint and blunt force, with medical experts linking the injuries to strangulation and internal trauma. The defense argued lack of intent and questioned the sequence of events surrounding the child's death. The trial proceeded with examination of medical opinions and testimonies to determine if the act constituted murder or an unlawful killing.
Nominations for Town and Shire form No. 1 include candidates Keates opposed by Srware Smith and W.remington CW. Bred ley with R. 5 Deyadale. No. 2 division lists Lynch and Meciency challenging new contenders. No. 3 lists Hyeraion Mir ML. Winans and others with polling day set for April 22. Announced by John G. McKechatie, award Street, Chavtennie.
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