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Newspaper

Charleville Times

Location

Charleville, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

5

Ring events close as entries reach 435 at EMO show

The EMO show closes entries with 435 in ring events, 391 entries received for the EMO show. Total entries this year reach 1,070 vs 1,098 in the correlating sections. The event, hosted by the Central Warrego Racing Club, promises wide interest with trotters led by Don Chicken. A water proof pavilion, lighting, and two night watchmen will secure exhibits on site. Exhibits must be on ground before 7 pm Monday. Baxbibit cards available from secretary A Hollett at J Carter & Co Alfred Street.

Don Chicken A. Hollett

U boats seek safer routes as attacks push convoys south

New York dispatch cites Ottawa correspondent of the New York Times reporting German submarine activity forces U ships to reroute toward safer waters. The piece notes mounting wartime pressures in the Atlantic battle and the risk to supply lines as patrols intensify.

New York Teersdey Ottawa New York Times Wubmar

United States accelerates aid to Britain in stance shift

Washington remarks from an ex-union leader on the Defence Priorities Board stress urgency in bolstering Britain. The official says the alliance must not be delayed and warns against leaving Britain to face a threatening world alone.

Washington Britain Shiney Dimes Defence Priorities Board New York London

Strange African Tree Woman at Charleville Show

A controversial exhibit titled Strange African Tree Woman from Central Africa was brought to light in 1925 by Carl Ungenberck's agency. The piece, claimed to depict a tribe near extinction, is billed as a popular attraction at the Empire Hidoey Show presented by Dave T. Meckin, with dates Tuesday to Thursday.

Carl Ungenberck Africa Ubangi Charleville Tuteday Fhe Lee Dave T. Meckin

Sots and passion race at Augathella for Red Cross funds

The notice reports a horse race and parade at Augathella this Saturday to raise Red Cross funds. It notes Bicderiam and Nive Crowns finished their week events, a Greendale resident passed Maroney on Wednesday, a woman parade and cattle sale involving Mr Spivey’s stock, and local road and railway work starting near Coolahel with 25 men employed by the Malu Rowdy Commission. The Merweh Shire No. 1 gang is repairing the Morven Angathetia reel as part of public works efforts.

Augathella Red Cross Bicderiam Greendale Maroney Aucuthelia Spivey Maine Coolahel Malu Rowdy Commission Merweh Shire No. 1

Progress Association event raises funds for ambulance

ADAVALE hosted a gymkhana organized by the Progress Association with proceeds shared equally between the association and the Charleville ambulance. The Craven Cup went to Mr. R. Buster with 4 points. A dance, cake auction, and farewell for Private Phil Hargington enriched the evening. Mrs. G Leney and infant son visited Mr. and Mrs. G W Leney in Quilpie.

Progress Associion Othe Progress Association Charleville Ambulance R. Buster Phil Hragington God Power J. R. Wade Brassington Kahl Wade Brassington suitably = reepermdad Mra. G. Leney Quilpie Imfant Son Mra G. W. Leney

Quilpie fete fundraisers mark warm corrugated weather

A community gathering at Quilpie featured a dance and euchre party organized by Mrs J aid for the forthcoming school fete in the CWA rest room. Music by B Croucher Streeter Clarke and Jones aided dancing as Private Dowsett was farewelled with gifts from the Quilpie Patriotic Fund and parcel and rugby league funds.

Mra. J C.W B. Croucher F. Streeter K Clarke Stafford Dowsett ALP Quilple Melville Jones G. W. Meffrey North Comongin Lerwsett

Reserved Occupations Debate at Brisbane Meeting

The United Graziers' Association conference in Brisbane decided to pursue a revision of blood reserved occupations. The motion pressed for urgent reinforcements for the ALF and sought removal from the exempted list to be considered at the Graziers' Federal Council annual convention for Australasian deliberation.

Brisbane United Graziers Ageciion ALF Grazier’ Federal Council Austrasia

Ladies Bowls Results From Tuesday Afternoon Play

Twenty players competed in a Tuesday afternoon bowls event. In singles Mrs Pawsey beat Mrs Coromes 31 13 and Mrs Bransen defeated Mrs Coulson 31 21. Mrs Fraser defeated Mrs Bowery for the challenge brooch. In the interclub matches Mr Hanlon's team beat Mrs Espie's 22 19 while Mr East's side defeated Mrs South's 13 13.

Pawsey Mrve. Coromes Mra Btansen Coulson Fraser Mero. Bowery Mr. Hanlon Espie Mr. East Mes Soorth Mesdames Hank Fitzgerald Ray Cook Moore M. Leros Merv Allen East Grimstead Bowman Rovey Meadames Smith Anson Harris Bertin Neal Sipeles Mes Pawsey Vo Rageon Howles

Central Warrego Racing Club annual show meet results

The report lists numerous race events at the Central Warrego Racing Club annual show meeting. It names horses such as Pippin, Firelensis, Queen Street, Land Rover, and Bay Force, with various weights and placings across events including Maiden Plate, Plying Stakes, Autumn Stakes, and show handicaps. Acceptances are due at p.m. on Monday, 26th May.

Charity meeting weights list for June six and seven races

The document lists weights for multiple races at a charity meeting scheduled Monday June six and seven. Weights include horses Miss Pippin Fireleasis Firecracker Wise Art Doria Vamri Anthony Adverse Queen Street Ampelus River Crown Sonny Fou Mita Cavalry Contretempts Gaipe Kumioon Bay Carrington Bay Fore Yom Yom Woolerbilla Kunui Joy Daria Juno King Minumbor Firelensis Butler High Sectine Lord Anthemy Bay Force Hervey Bay Yum Yom Rene Joy Sami Reever GALLANT GREEKS GALLOP ALF HANDICAP PRESIDENTS HANDICAP SINGAPORE STAKES SECOND HACK SCURRY TORRUK PLATE RARINMA HANDICAP and other entries with various missing punctuation and some illegible figures. The note ends with a reminder that the event occurs on Monday, June.

Mies Pippin Firecmacher Buller Vamri Anthony A Queen Street Buoyant Misy River Crown Contretempin Volorado Sonny Fox Game Kaniom Bay Carrington Mies Cavalry Wacks Wurry Scurry Bay Force Yum You Wa Woolbilla Keun Joy Joe King Land ‘Rover David Heath Contre“Lewis Amperios Gaine Kumoon Sammy Fox Queens Street Ray Carrington Pippin Firetensis Bailer Wise Art Valviri Anthony Adverse Woolerbird Juno Kimg Kunal Joy Daria Land Rover Hervey Bay Lord Anthony Kooul Joy Gaine Kunioop Cc. W High Incline Firelensia Roller Firecracker Yamri Woolerbilla Kanal Joy Dera Jono King Colorado Buoyant Mien Cow Boy Contre Tempts Genie Kussoon Mini Cavalry Firelensis Butler Garieasaz Mich Incline Parewell Mise Pippin Firelensics Hay Force Darks Miss Pippin Fireleasis Doria S.— Queen Street Ampelus Colorade Sonny Fou Mita Cavalry Contretempts Gaipe Kumioon Trustees Nanincap Furloge Minumbor High Sectine Lord Anthemy AIR Force Hack Hantacap Furlougs Rene Joy Sami Reever Game Kunioga Gallant Greeks Vamr Wederbilla Lane Hover Kunai Joy Imria Juno King Alf Kunui Joy June King Mins Cavalry Ampelow Devil Heath Contretempt Gaiwe Kunioon Hiver Crown Torruk Kamut Joy Ceri

Local Help Wanted Ad With Puzzling Misspellings

Fragmentary notice appears to describe a persona Mei Mildred Aspom of New York offering dress styling advice and critiques of taste. The readable text hints at a free “critivetym bureau” and services for clothing, color, habits, and speech.

Mei Mildred Aspom New Yiork Moon

Death notice for Englebert Rabig in Wonford Queensland

Mr Englebert George Rabig aged six years passed away at Wonford Tara in Central Western Queensland. He was born in Gatton where his father served as a storekeeper and later ran stores in Windoral. His youth and early manhood were spent assisting in Stallion properties.

Wonford Tara Queensland Englebert George Rabig Mr. Rabig Gatton Windoral

Death of Mr Dan C Wright notable Charleville figure

Mr Dan C Wright, a long respected Charleville resident and former bailiff, died peacefully on Sunday after years of ill health. A former secretary, journalist for the Courier Adelaide Advertiser and Observer, he forged lifelong friendships, served Charleville Chamber of Commerce, and was active in many community roles. His passing drew tributes from church and town representatives.

Charleville Aml Dan C. Wright Forte “Courier Hin Adelaide “Advertheer Observer Queenssland Imummerce Charteville Wright St. James’ Presbyterian Church Monlay U c Davies Presbyterian Church

Lennon’s Revue Coy Returns For Charleville Show

The Bert Lennon Revue reforms for Charleville for a six show week starting Monday May 26. New faces join as Percy King ventriloquist Archie Richie comedian Amen Yeo pianist Joy Deering dancer Martini presents magic act with reputation from Sydney and Adelaide. Old favourites include Lennon with new sketches Winshire Elsie Robbing Phyllis Steadman and a Lennon ballet of six talented girls.

Bert Lennon Charleville Moniday Percy King Archie Richie Amen Yeo Joy Deering Sonbrette Martini Sypey Melbourne Adelaide Terrile Staters Song

Refugee Fritz Costen Left Gift to New York Mayor

Fritz Costen, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany who arrived four years ago with little money, rebuilt a spice and groceries business after losing his Berlin fortune under Hitler. He died recently and left a £5,000 bequest to the City of New York in gratitude for the chance given to him on arrival, named for Mayor La Guardia.

Fritz Costen Nazi Germany Berlin Cnasten New York LaGeardia Germany

Murweh Shire considers bylaw to curb burr infested sheep

The Murweh Shire Council discussed enforcing bylaws under the Stock Routes Improvement and Animal and Vegetable Pests Destruction Act to prevent burr infested sheep from traveling. Council debated penalties, inspections, and potential seizure of infested stock to remove burr seeds, with warnings and possible prosecutions as deterrents.

Marweh Iwan L. O. Easton Paylor Land Administration Board Murweh Shire Council Winton Shire Leaby Winton Timne W. H. Corbett Department of Health and Home Affairs Maerweh Tr. C. Waugh G. Taylor Dr. Smith Barry EB Fraecie Berry Shire OF. Smith Little Tayhe Adjom Murweh Stres

Publican’s Booth Sale At Charleville Show

Publican’s booth at the Charleville show and Central Warrege Racing Club charity race meetings was sold at auction on Wednesday. Mr Don Mahoney of Tatterall’s Hotel emerged as the highest bidder, paying £29 for each of the two functions.

Charleville Show Central Warrege Racing Club Don Mahoney Tattereall's Func

Battle for Crete war update with German air troops

London reports the battle of Crete in its third day as German air troops and Imperial Greek forces clash. Fresh German airborne troops landed to reestablish a foothold on the heavily defended island, with a second elite drop entering the battle and heavy losses reported on both sides.

London Crete

British Air Mastery New York Post Excerpt

A New York Thursday dateline piece reports on German fear of bombing after a border survey of Germany. It notes widespread disfusion and unease about Hitler and the Nazi regime influencing public sentiment.

New York York Post Germany Hitler

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