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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
5
A grazer must settle £146 in agistment fees after a local council upheld a claim. The case cited misapplied charges and the court ruled the dominant party liable for costs. George Edward Lewis and Kercoman appeared in proceedings, with the decision in favor of the agister.
Metropolitan council examined a consumer complaint about a meter reading. The meter was tested, deemed accurate, and the deposit itemized. McNemara’s request led to replacement. Expenses totaled ten and a formal notice warned of ongoing checks to ensure accuracy.
The Angathella district reports warm to hot conditions with scattered storms and dry periods ahead. Weather affects rivers and farming from Clare Crock to Morrmm with little rainfall expected next week. Officials approve pivot work and maintenance, while W Cullen visits Anga to observe farm operations and risks at Roche bearings in Bristanne.
Patchy heat and rain described as warm weather with expenses noted. Weekend social and sporting observations include visits to Gentry and Parediee Park, local residents and numerous households listed with attendees and vehicles, plus a note about Wat's Cancun to Coervie owned by G. Lemey and F. Doootne in charge.
Cattle prices remained firm with prime beef and heavy weights showing strength. Sheep numbers and quality were uneven as buyers paid lower rates for lighter lots while prime lambs drew steadier bids. overall yard volume was around 1,080 head with trade cautious and values easing compared with earlier in the week.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Cape Moslem unit enlisting large numbers in a Cape region and Malay involvement. Mentions terms like Malays, Cape, command, and various garbled phrases. No clear dates or concrete events emerge from the readable fragments.
The wedding of Miss Phyllis McWha and Mr W Webber was held October 24 in the Church of England at Charleville with Mra Thompson playing the wedding march. The bride wore a pale grey gown trimmed with lace and carried roses. Attendant Miss Bielson Tue sley wore heavenly pink and the best man was Mr Sexwell BeWha. The reception followed at the couple’s home and the couple departed by train for Melbourne for their honeymoon.
Report notes three matrons attended a ceremony at All Saints Church near Charieville. Guests were entertained afterward, with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. J. Welte leaving by car for Peetatrase and Sydney later.
The Town Clerk and Aldermen debated minimum plot sizes and subdivision limits for a new building area in Charleville. They considered 1 percent verrbes and a four acre corner lot, with debate over hardship for additional buildings, subdivision rules, and a proposed sewerage installation. The Building and Sewerage Committee was tasked to report.
Mr Bedford denounces government wartime theatre and broadcasting policies as he condemns the Australian Talent Commission for exporting erleteity artists to Australia. He cites costs, implying waste and misdirection while urging reevaluation of nationwide cultural investment.
Town and Shire districts extend support to the Charleville Bombing Appeal. The Charleville Town Council, Marwell Shire Council, and local donors including Shirley and Elva Murphy, Norma WIRE, and the Angathetta assembly contribute amounts recorded as part of the ongoing fundraising effort under council chair Ce Wit Corbett.
About forty tenants papers and Fol trophy events showcased by the Chartevije Teaaia Amsoctsium at a trophy gathering. The event featured contests judged by Bz G J Cott and included a picthed competition with indies and fonts teams scoring 14 points each. Shown were senior and junior classes with awards from CSerteville Temas Club Singion and Mr C Gartiner, plus a 6 grade win by Remell and Camastl for best entries.
A garbled report describes an attempted shooting linked to the Melbourne Cup favorite. Two shots were fired, one penetrating the rival’s side fence and the other entering an unspecified area, with intruder’s calculations noted but details unclear. Names and specifics are obscured in the text.
A tornado outbreak swept a broad area causing casualties and severe damage. A boy died in a rural incident near Boer A and another person was killed by debris. Widespread destruction followed, with crops and structures reporting heavy losses and communities assessing the financial impact, including large damages estimated at about £108,008.
Secret service agents arrest Wied Whiting, 25, a sugar refinery worker, on a charge of threatening President Roosevelt’s life. The letter signed Sensible Citizen warned that if reelected in November the president would be targeted. A separate report notes a fatal shooting of Sir Germak, Mayor of Ciesen, in Miami during Roosevelt’s visit.
News of a resumed ladies bowls event after a lengthy pause with twelve competitors starting the game. Players include Moe Prowl Stra Grinstead Mire Com fhhn re apie Mew Ge feorulil ty Mire and others like Moody Misa and Wile. The article notes attention to the match and mentions several members and officials connected to the event.
A mangled OCR passage from The New York Sun appears with garbled words and distorted phrases. It contains no clear names or events and cannot identify a coherent news item or outcome.
Croquet championship matches resumed after a summer pause with night play. Notable results include Mrs Herriman defeating Mrs Bracker 18 to 7 and Mrs Pulsford defeating Mrs Bracker 16 to 12. Other scores include Mrs Williams 7 over Mrs Hawley 14 and Mrs Partridge losing to Mrs Willams 12.
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions Henry Milter aged 74 and references work in New Zealand and Australia. Details are garbled but imply discussion of baronets, outback life, and labor in distant colonies. No clear event, place, or names beyond those.
The government and opposition clash over state aid, development funds, and rental relief. Ministers promise a wide inquiry into irrigation for lands, while criticizing past spending and urging efficiency. A state development tax is discussed to fund future improvements and freight restoration under relief schemes.
Fragmented account discusses attempts by Wie maumgers to influence voters and audience reactions amid political tension. Mentions President Nooserrit and disjointed references to supporters and opponents in a chaotic, unclear scene.
Plans for Britain include 26000 aircraft from the United States. The battered OCR text shows garbled remnants but indicates a wartime transfer of planes. Specific destinations, dates, or operators are not clear.
A terse London transmission says only a fraction of fighters reached a reporting point after three days of bombardment. The dispatch notes the Greek resistance facing attacks in the eastern theater, with limited troop movement and ongoing operations under fire.
Mr Gen Turner of Charteville received a message from Firson stating Turner joined the Royal Amstration as an assistant. Mr Turner, a 6 retireed soldier, is linked to Dalgety & Co Ltd Charteville branch manager A L Wood. Sergeant J W Difo and family left Charteville for Maryto rvact. Sergeant Delo moved from comitabis to second class sergeant in the latest promotions list.
A London News article discusses the fatrogmome like vitamin HL affecting white bread, noting malfunctions that reduce nutrients and appetite loss. It mentions Japanese wartime food strategies and historical references to 1900s diet reforms, with experimental diets and commercial sales cautions observed by observers in the period.
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