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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR note informs pavilion and bands under the Stewarts to prepare for a timetable. Mentions a day before the event date and a specific morning hour but details are unclear. Further readable items reference Temeday and sot om abe day prior to the event.
The racing page outlines numerous entries including Open Dividend and plate races. Names such as Mr. C Wairs, Mr. A E Deutacher, and Mr. B Lgwens appear alongside horses like OLD KOAT and GOLD KOAT with odds and time notes. The card shows betting totals and retirements, listing sponsors and riders across a dense, period-typical racing segment.
The Vocational party held a meeting at McGregor on Saturday with a welcome reception for guests. On Sunday morning attendees joined a divine service at All Saints Church of England and later that afternoon His Excellency attended a stump speech hosted by the local host.
Lady Wises attended a CW A gathering at Charleville with large attendance. Lady Wilson arrived with dignitaries and was greeted by chairs and members. knitting work and speeches highlighted CW A and Red Cross aims. The vice-regal member visited Charleville schools, and His Excellency addressed pupils.
The report lists donations for an Easter tournament and bowling club events. Names include Mr Jerry Wookabeas, Mrs E Bast, Mrs Paynter, and Mrs Winten. Contributions span amounts from 1 shilling to 10 shillings with several clubs and individuals named.
A fragmented note lists Joest wools inuncded in Winchenmbe Carson's estate and connected to a recent assessment. Mentions Brom Charlevitia and Frogaakts Bron with unclear references to values or positions.
Fragmented OCR text references a ram meeting at Roswworal Street next week with mentions of Dunstan and an implied draft process. It contains garbled phrases about July events, machines, pay, and a charter link, making the full meaning unclear.
In Charleville a man named Henry John Carter faced a lengthy trial on a charge of unlawfully using and driving a mob of cattle including a black steer branded FAT. The case, heard in Sammons Court, involved witnesses such as Sergeant Collins and Constable Lewis. Evidence detailed how cattle were moved toward the Charleville area and the mob included several branded animals. the accused admitted ownership of some cattle but denied others, with the court ultimately fining the defendant £10 15.
Miso Hite Lane notes growing value in skin care and beauty routines. Mim Lang predicts enhanced individual effect from new Innoza rumze lipstick lines. Free service and appointments offered at Green's Pharmacy Alfred Birent with phone booking. Royal patronage and medical provisions endorse the products.
Weights listed for the club meet to be held Friday and Sunday May 9 and 11 including Silver March 9.12 Oyria 43 Mow sem King Kip Whee Art KX Lime Pippin and many others across Maiden Plate Flying Handicap Autumn Stakes and Town Burky events with numerous horses named and weights stated. The note indicates acceptances due by 6 pm Monday May 27.
A fragmented report describes wartime adjustments at the Central War Office led by LeMay and secrecy chiefs. It notes weights, aid measures, and OWI retraining, urging public support for industrial and training boosts and praising local volunteers including Karas of Hackett Motel for service.
Oddly garbled game notes hint at a bowl contest with Connors and Taree involved. Semery Lewis and Cook led a defeat for Grisenesd and TAnses. Mesera Cwetacter appears in fragmentary references amid unclear play-by-play.
In a local Ladies Bowling social, Raine led with a 36 23 score over Zith at the end of the first rink while Fear and Mire traded points. Mira Moyes forfeited to Mire. Jorgenson and Mrs Jorgensen also featured in social matches. Bre Moody’s team won 124 to 17 against Bracker Fraser. Hostemen set for next Tuesday with Covington E Dentecker and Mrs Jorgensee on Miss Covington’s side.
During the monthly meeting it was decided to appoint Cre Jc Uitte and O Smith to prepare estimates for coal and related costs. The council discussed a proposed loan of about 2,000, with a 140 percent estimate and a total around £2185 over 30 years. The caller and committee noted public works funding and potential parities, with unclear final actions due to fragmented notes.
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