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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
5
A fragmented report details the Charleville Cab Team taking land in a fixture match against Semahine. The scrambled text lists numerous players, dates, and teams, noting competition results, scorers, and attendees across multiple fixtures and venues.
A large turnout gathered at Thargomindal for the Bullen Patriathe Fund event on Saturday. The crowd cheered as ONT/4/ members led a program of performances and speeches aiming to boost donations.
A regional inquiry into a contested hospital charter resumes in Charlo Fille Town Council. Officials discuss advancing evidence submission to the Premier, with the council urging careful consideration before actions to be taken. The main focus centers on hospital plans and the response of the Horpectals Board.
Local notes report Cuarleville show events with ring exhibitions and matchups expected May 7 and 12, plus demonstrations by exhibitors. Secretary W J Carter plans to visit Rome Show seeking entries. overall turnout and sums are uncertain, with emphasis on improving quality and attendance.
Winger reports a 9 to 9 draw with a teckry side as forwards J Benen and BR Colima starred for the lads. M Peard W Wie Mame X Black and Schein and Vere Peard also shone in new roles. Practice begins at 1 pm Saturdays with sessions through Thursday and Sunday, aiming to improve and build toward stronger play.
The sermon laments weary mothers and broken homes, urging comfort from God the Father. It emphasizes a mother’s quiet strength, sorrow shared with child, and the hope of tender relief through faith and home.
A garbled OCR page shows court and legal references with scattered names such as Brown, Marion, Glendale, and Wiptien, plus mentions of executors and licenses. The readable fragments reference Land Court adjournments, design permits, and inspections, but lack coherent narrative or dates.
A large field of players competed in a Sunday golf meet on May ath at the De Bretro and Sees strabe courses. Details of scores featured mentions of several players including J. Masa and A. Knox with notable run totals and handicaps. The mixed committee foursome was presented by YW and other trophies awarded by local officials.
A rugged rugby clash sees Shamrocks overpower Warregees with sharper backs and stronger forwards. Shamrocks nearly rout opponents as stars Finley and Mahoney excel while Warregees struggle to match pace and tempo, leaving pitchers and fans anticipating a tougher rematch.
Fragmented report on croquet club competition frustration and partial outcomes. Mentions players Robyn, Maryan, and Lisa with unclear venues and dates.
A garbled report details a governor's visit urging wartime mobilization and a state effort to back the war. It references a park ceremony, speakers, and local characters, with scattered names and places, all framed as a public, rally style address.
Trial details reveal an arrest at Charleville where a defendant named Aum McLeod arrived from Boma. A struggle ensued as police attempted to handcuff him, a rifle was wrestled and the accused resisted, with testimony describing a violent exchange and restraint by officers. Proceedings adjourned to Monday.
An unclear early May hearing recounts a hat theft linked to Arthur Mahony and Arviner McKenny with a white hat seized. A constable notes a man’s movements and an alleged assault by two suspects as evidence is reviewed and a verdict date may be set.
A garbled OCR fragment records an Adavale meeting and a cake auction tied to a fete. It mentions dates around August with attendees Bir and J Wade and Mrs Wade. Specific names and places are unclear due to text corruption.
Fragmented notes describe a party tied to the ALP and Empire Hall on a map, with partners named Larkies and Math Reaing. The text mentions a grazing scheme at North Commence and references two sheds in the district.
A Morven benefit event featured a manual carnival and a dances with prizes. Attendance included local residents and officials, charity donations totaled two pounds, and a silver trophy was awarded for crafts, with proceeds aiding the Morven Association.
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