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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1938
Page
6
Avoid routine congestion and order prompt delivery of 6 ft sheets at 2/5 and 0 fin at 3/ each with discounts for bulk orders. We also stock Australian and British iron and welcome quotations. Delivery to relatives and helpers is emphasized as a practical gift over showy presents.
The QCWA delegates present a wide update from January 1937 to December 1957 detailing branch accounting, insurance policy completion, journal development, and itineraries for child welfare and dental programs. Reports cover education books, correspondent systems, and international inquiries from South Africa and Australia while noting procedural improvements and upcoming audits.
End of season events featured a Spoon Final won by Jack Thompson after a tight finish with Mick BreConnell. Tom Brooke topped 600 yard and 300 yard events, with Ron McCallum, W Musi, and J Harrington posting notable scores. Champion shot was duck Thomsbem with 97, while Mrs Jack Harrington won the ladies cup with 17 of 20. The rifemen plan to return next year as scores are tallied and prizes announced.
A council discussion reveals opposition from Sir Dalziel Kelly and J Abbot to a proposed wool price support scheme. Nock and colleagues argued for studying the proposals before presenting a detailed plan to the Commonwealth Government. The debate touched on Britain's and the Continent’s trade positions and exchange considerations.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a request for prompt attention to account renderings for a council and journal subscribers. It mentions State Center, subscription counts, and financial figures, but the message is garbled with many misspellings and missing context making full meaning difficult.
Limited applications reached the Charleville Town Council for the post of robievie emeine deteer at the powerhouse while the position of F Gstbert of Hessian was not accepted.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses campaign funds in support of wool interests, mentioning execution committees, public publicity, and suggested alignment with Australian woolgrowers. It notes manufacturers’ reactions and potential pressure on manufacturers if a wool campaign launches.
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