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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
Labour Party Charserilie Branch announces the selection process for a parliamentary candidate at the Maranon Hivtdon venue. Voting hours are 8 am to 6 pm at 14 Fire SNALim Galatea Street Char White. Returning Officer: Caarierlile.
Government sale notice for tar yabtic autiog at the wand Geir Charleville on Reid y game 11a with 23 pieces, tree Peijatiiat Town Leaves listed, located section Bl near Charteris nine miles northeast of the railway station. Bids £10 each, terms described in notice. information from The Tab a Agent Charleville.
During show week advertised a chiro po oist service at Barnes' Chemist. Corns and callouses removed Ingraws Nalln treated Mas nant and Adjaalmante Moderais Peon.
Pavilion entries must be submitted to stewards by Tuesday May 28 as the first day of the event approaches. The notice urges participants to file promptly to ensure inclusion in the program.
Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers Association of No 3 Rivision to be held at Corones Hall at 10 am on Wednesday May 29 1940. Chapman Twentyseve Mile Hotel, Liquor Acts licensing cancellation applies from May 14 1940 and claims for compensation must be delivered to the Licensing Commission by July 1 1948.
A damaged notice from Marweh region outlines the triennial election for two board members to the Marweh Sore Water Supply Board with nominations due by early June 1840 and ballots in late June. The document also advertises stock sales including a Shorthorn herd from Kilbirnie Stud Queensland with show accolades and breeding details.
Public notices for national Day of Prayer about the war with services listed at several churches on May 26 and May 28 across Anglian and Presbyterian places. Also small ads including a lost watch, a job apply notice, a used book listing, and an auction-like trade inquiry from Capper & Co.
Enquiries list racehorses including Mulluna and Leeward with cash price quotes around ten pounds and ten shillings. The advertisement notes recent performance context and movement of stock, inviting buyers to negotiate terms.
Weekend hockey drew crowds as Char Jeville men beat Indies four nil while the girls pressed in the circle. Representatives set matches for Saturday and Sunday with 3 pm start times. Mr Morrison leads strict practice for both teams, urging all members to attend. Olive Bauer must attend, and lines of travel to Cunnamulla and local venues are noted. An Anunciation meeting is planned Monday at 8 o'clock in Cocones' Hall.
Cold weather and expected rain are noted for the Quilpie district this week. Sergeant Willis, station head for several years, has received notice of transfer to Cleveland and plans to depart soon. Mr. and Mrs. FO are mentioned in a fragmentary line with no clear details.
A rugged note reports that thirty horses were paddocked for caddy races and five more for an opm event. Organizers including Mr J T Gildes arranged the meeting to draw a large crowd, with a Killer nay cn Seadty committee forming a support network for the Upper Warrego race day.
Jorven Acard hosted a satellite fundraiser at a private venue to benefit Instat Wr and Mra J Wolf. They presented skilled programs at their "pic ares" on South Jane, donating half the proceeds to the Comderes Fund. The event drew a good attendance amid ideal weather with light frosts in some areas.
A letter from P Mealy Hon Secretary Charleville Branch ALP thanks supporters who funded and manned the sports fund and programme. Gratitude extended to competitors and the Charleville Times for publicity. Aiming to improve next year with continued patronage and support.
Mesers Donsetty and son of Borealis Quilpie advise their recent wool shearing measured by Dunstan rama with fleece yields averaging 16 tbs per fleece. The report highlights steady quality across the flock and notes consistent wool counts.
The Rev. Joseph Steele formerly of Queensland and Guatemala died on Tuesday in Royal Melbourne Hospital. He served as a priest at Sacred Heart Monastery in Croydon and was known as a long time member of the community. Funeral arrangements were not published.
A public meeting in Coruses Hall titled MAKE SACRIFICES AUSTRALIA S WAR EFFORT featured Sir Leslie Wilson the Governor and Lady Wilson. The Mayor and Mayoress were present with local officials as residents expressed support and concern for national unity and wartime duties.
The excerpt records a diplomatic visit by a high official to Charterville, noting public welcomes and appeals led by the Red Cross. The speaker defends motives, stressing aid for the sick, training, and the needy, while affirming imperial unity and liberty. Also described are ceremonies, speeches, and charitable efforts tied to wartime relief.
Name list details a June wedding with Mary Carter fe Ronoer and Mary Cure as central figures. The ceremony includes a long guest roster featuring Carter family members and local friends such as Rene Cutest Pav Dering, Olive Butler, Betty Gurner, and the Peart and Graham families.
A damaged text fragment speaks of long ago battles, waggons and sheep, sacrifices, and a vow to win a distant conflict. The garbled lines mention families, generations, and a warning against wasting effort, with unclear references to names and dates.
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