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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR note describes attacks on a SearPANG camera camp in the Dabo area. It mentions a priest or monk in the Atlantic and a person named Mrs. Fines in a dimmer context. The text is garbled with unclear dates and specifics.
A garbled report describes a delegation arriving in Moscow with unclear text about talks and possible meetings. The fragment mentions political figures and calls for independence, but specifics and context are obscured by damaged OCR.
London reports Prime Minister statement on a Turkey Britain pact designed to avoid triggering postwar tensions. The public note emphasizes secrecy, security guarantees, and the Allied bond and shared ideals while warning against compromising national commitments.
Fragmentary council and committee minutes noting ambulance brigade funds from Bankers' Ball and small public donations. Detailed entries include receipts, payments, and credits for Charleville and Tambo Shire, with mentions of branch meetings, railway department orders, and local expenditures. The report records imprest balances, subscriptions, and project costs among various individuals and towns.
Langlo defeated Charleville by a narrow margin on the Langia green as bowlers dominated and key batting by Joe Marks 53 helped Langie reach a defendable total. Charleville’s Cyril Salm top scored with 27 while Cecil Crewe and Langie bowlers shared five wickets each, with Crewe claiming 5/15 and Marks completing strong all around play.
On Monday we submitted 2 catalogues of 12 776 bales of wool for appraisal. Top prices ranged around 208d per pound for greasy wool. Local wool lots from Seldon Tid and others showed varied appraised prices, with many entries for brands like AAAW AAAE AME and firms including Waterford and Glenurte.
Fragmentary OCR reports trespass at multiple oil depots with mentions of entry night time and possible theft. Details are unclear but indicate illicit entry and concern over warehouse security. Authorities noted irregular activity and potential farming or distribution disruptions in the district.
A long fragmented sermon outlines Christian humanity as central virtue and calls on listeners to act with compassion. The speaker contrasts belief with deeds, emphasizing practical mercy toward others and the duty to love all people, especially the needy, amid a crowded spiritual discourse.
A gathering of the Morven branch of the Hush Nurse Association met Saturday with Mr Syd Capel presiding. A general meeting was planned for 25th at Avaockstion. The report notes a warm reception from attendees and mentions Gardom & Co premises on Veretia Street transitioning to the Royal Hotel.
Adavale notes report a successful function hosted by Mr Cower to fund DNC efforts. Mr Parnell acted as MC and entertainment included dancing. Several visitors are listed, including Mr and Mrs Hartley Wade and others, with a knee injury noted for Mr Wade and a stock passage update for the Med cabin and rail themes.
A fragmented report from Augathella notes the contractor for the Bridges over the Warrego near completion. Rail lines must be laid, approaches set, and ramp work finished. Nearby activities include horse racing and town events with weather considerations and local people involved in farm and cattle movements.
A disorderly city council session debated penalties for an unlicensed plumber Harriman accused of unsafe work. The town clerk read a warning. officials clarified no formal record exists against Harriman. The incident sparked questions about licensing enforcement and future action by the council.
A fragmented notice outlines a sewerage loan case with delays. The report references appearances before a court, filen numbers, and potential hearings and actions by the authorities. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate procedural postponements and related civic proceedings.
At Charterite on October 25 1939 Carter faced a magistrate charged with possessing two fowls and resisting police after officers pursued him and two men following a street scuffle. Witnesses described the men fleeing into a yard while officers recovered the birds and disputed the claim of ownership. The case centered on the alleged theft and the men’s actions during the pursuit across Burke Street and surrounding properties.
The readable lines describe a halted incident or pursuit involving several names and a sequence of unclear actions. Specific individuals appear, but most details are garbled, leaving the core event and roles uncertain.
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