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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary notice describes travel route detours or changes from one location to another with unclear names and dates. The readable parts reference a route from Walansucra to Coot Bae and mention a Wilting travel itinerary. No explicit actions or stakeholders are clear.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Queensland Supreme Court matter involving named parties and a date, including mentions of a legal firm Flower Hart and addresses. The readable portions imply a civil or probate like proceeding with an expectation of Bourieon days and a response by the court, but many words are garbled. The exact names, actions, and dates remain unclear due to transcription errors.
The page lists Sunday Masses and services at St. James Presbyterian, with Holy Communion daily at 7 am and weekly chapel prayers. It includes miscellaneous sale notices for damaged goods, medicines, tires, apples, and a gas engineers box listing, all drawn from the same column.
Auction sale announced under owners instruction. Quewmland Primary Pro ducaty Cooperstire Association will offer by public auction at G. Herman Ply Ltd premises in Quilpie on Tuesday th June.
Applications are invited for the overseer position on a large property in the far Southwest owned by Anais Capper & Co Quilpie. Requires station experience, young ex perience preferred, age 54. Reply to this office. Also trade offer: exchange 8 cylinder Track table top for a Tourer or Axility Car in good order.
In loving memory of Jum Jase Terubetl mother and May Wyatt mother aunt and wife, with lines of loss and love. The verse notes a silent night and years since parting, inserted by her daughter and grandchildren. Also memory of husband and father Joan William Wyatt with remembrance of shared days and changing times, signed by his wife and family.
The local Patriotic Fund details are listed as follows with key dates. The meeting and events were canceled on Sunday as it was a day of prayer. Brothers' exercise will meet natives and club affairs.
In Queensland Patriotic Park the mayor reports continued donations of wool with 42 bales already welded. Additional contributions are arriving, sustaining the drive and supporting the park’s fundraising efforts.
A representative from Optical Home of Chan Sankey, Finner, Optimetriaa and Spectacle Maker will consult at Commas Hots, Charterite. The dates shown are 339 pm on Thursday 16 June and 4 pm on Monday.
A local sale of prize rams raised funds for a comfort fund. Donnelly and partners purchased a ram for 144 guineas. Mr CE Fruneia of Sydneyta handled the deal. The event drew a steady crowd and featured a fourth competitor at the show.
Fragmented OCR item details multiple names and prices from an auction or cooperative sale. Mentions Terrick Terrick and locations like Haltom and Morven with guineas and drops in price. Several individuals including Mr C Ca chi, Mr W Bean, and Mr RAL Young linked to items or lots. Data appears distorted and partially legible.
Wet weather and health concerns delayed travel as Mr C Kaux, Morven’s 12 year station master, accepts a transfer to Quilpie. He and his family depart amid thanks for his service, while Morven’s community laments the loss of a respected official and notes his long-standing civic involvement.
A Saturday event raised about £100 for the Ambulance service with 28 horses racing. The Comforts Fund Committee reported a good profit and expected to hand over around £100 after costs. Race results included Sleepy Pye first, Gaki second, Land Rover and Stranee notable in later heats.
On Sunday in June the 18 hole competition at Central Warrego races is announced to support patriotic funds. A tribute to Mr. J Fitzgerald is mentioned as part of the program with no fixtures tomorrow.
Five teams competed with Taontay and Wingioe among the placers. Mrs Fitzgerald defeated Mr Fitngerald 33 4 while Mrs Mast beat Mrs Smith 23 23. Next week's singles feature Mrs Moody and others. Hosts Mesiauin Manson Neves and Beacker hosted a social after match play.
A brief note records a Red Cross meeting with remarks from Fersgas regarding a Monday goal. The fragment hints at tensions and an aim to reform or reorganize, with unclear details about attendees or outcomes.
A Saturday afternoon gathering drew large crowds of locals and visitors to the coastal town. Funds from the event, held at Mathilis Hall, supported the Patriotic Fund with refreshments provided and a dance to entertain attendees. Notable figures named include Tully and Moore among others, while horses were sold at the Comongin station.
The Adavale social page lists Mr and Mrs Wade and others visiting Charleville for the event. Local guests include Baxter, Nowland, J R Wade, Richardson, Cobeman, Preavell, Craven, Moore, Nikalson, and others from Avon Villa, Leopardwood Park, Hartley, Wade HM, Wade Gally, Wade, and Milo.
A fragmented notice describes a cushion raffle with garbled names and dates. Readable fragments mention a raffle draw and a Monday event but key participants and specifics are unreadable, leaving the main action only partially identifiable.
A preacher urges faithful prayer without despair, urging believers to trust in God amid world turmoil. He cites wartime fear, enduring tribulations, and three temptations of modern life while stressing steadfast faith and active prayer. He insists that true prayer requires effort and fidelity, not passive resignation.
Racing notes describe a CW RC event labeled Autumn Stakes with a prize for second place and multiple entries noted. The text mentions Tom's Pek and Arrayed as participants, with continued coverage promised tomorrow.
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