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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
8
Nominations for Charleville Town Council closed at noon yesterday with two parties seeking mayoral and six Alderman seats. Surprises occurred as candidate names were announced, including Oswald Jones and Al Mame. A poll will be necessary.
A rural industry meeting debated tax distortion and protection, urging a common policy across agricultural and pastoral sectors. A committee was formed to assimilate proposals and plan a method of promotion, with a follow up at Corones Hall on Saturday afternoon in November.
A garbled report describes a wedding on a Tuesday in November with Gericote, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lemmon, marrying Mr Arthur Paterson of Keorvar. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown with sleeves, and the bridal party included Mrs Arvin Wily in a pink frock and hat.
Reported rainfall across the Tambo district brought welcome relief with heavy registrations noted in Charleville and surrounding localities. Totals include Charleville LI points, Morven 53, Tomgy 159, Coniston 150, Exim Vale 120, Roselyn 190, Ambathulla 200, Treconning 75, Pyowna 107, North area storms added several scores such as Nive Downs Go and ENniskillen mw.
Mr and Mrs C C Chapman and Mr J Grimeteld ambulance superintendent are mentioned in a brief item noting medical matters. The report references an operation after an acute health episode but provides few specific details.
Croquet play yielded little rain as members enjoyed evening games and strong attendance. The monthly meeting is set for next Thursday. Scores over two club nights include Mrs Cardelli 34, Mrs Brecker 14, Mrs Court 16, Mrs Allen 12, Mrs Williams 8, Mrs McMaster 12, Mrs Smith 11, Mrs Cardelli and Mrs Broecker 34, Mrs Allen and Mrs Williams 21, Miss Hines 12, Mrs Williams 9, and others.
The Charleville Ladies Bowling Club reports good greens use on Tuesdays with two rinks available. Coaches Mesari Noyes and others note steady progress among pupils toward first class play as regular club attendance continues. Last Tuesday afternoon a president led team defeated a counterpart, and several trophies have been pledged to the club by local boosters.
Charleville faced Morven after a rain touched wicket with Morven winning by 53 runs. Charleville’s Phillips 42 and Maher 41 stood firm as Morven’s Capel led with 126. Charleville were bowled out for 127 and 59 in both innings, while Morven struggled to chase 119, with Jenkin taking four wickets and Capel contributing steady batting support.
The two day garden fete at the Town Hall grounds raised about £400 for the Hom(an) Catholic Church project. stalls offered handmade lacework, candies, toys, and cakes. Rumors of brisk sales and busy crowds highlight the event, with numerous volunteers named for their work and raffles drawing eager participants.
The modern and appreciated premises at the corner of Wills and Galatea Streets will be completed by the Peoples Cash Stores. The new store is expected to offer a wide array of goods including groceries crackers and hardware with efficient service. Plans indicate expansion across all departments to serve Cobaton and nearby areas.
A school concert at Morven hall featured Mrs Newitt and Miss Crosby guiding students in songs dances and a cantata. Desmond Cornish and Mildred Smith received praise for speeches and roles amid colourful lighting and costumes. Funds, boosted by donations and sales, will aid school funds as the programme showcased notable student talent.
Beilby and Cabin prepare for a principal boxing match at Town Hall in Chanevilly with promoter Olver Smith staging undercard bouts. Both fighters expect a knockout and sizable crowd action. A roller riding contest between Bob McConnell and Nureet Richardson is also listed as a preliminary event.
An experienced veterinary surgeon has started a new practice in the town, offering care at a private address and a public office. The practitioner plans to oversee stock health and livestock matters, aiming to improve stock welfare and farm husbandry.
Liesl preceded Ue storms that fell on Friday and Saturday las In many ports good fall were reported up to two inches in places but patchy in nature. The properties that did participate will derive euch bees is from the rain. During their visit to Morven last Sunday the Charleville cricketers were the guests of the local club at luncheon at the Royal Hotel. Afternoon tea was provided at the cricket ground by the ladies and was much appreciated.
Unsettled weather lingered over the week with storms higher along the Black Water path. Adavale records only a light shower as overcast skies persist and hopes rise for widespread rain across the district, including Charleville. Recent town visitors include Mr and Mrs Wade Patricia Park and others from Avon Villa Hoomooloo Park Milroy Wade Hill. Stock movements note 240 sheep passed from Are wee to Nemuonmulla under T G Law ownership with BH Hatten in charge.
The Augathella project lays a bore to supply water with a branch off the main line opposite Mr. Sykem’s residence, delivering new service to homes along the river. Works proceed with standard trenching and pipe installation, aiming to improve local water supply reliability.
At a general meeting Wyandra residents consider sending more children to the seaside soon. A Saturday thunder storm varied rainfall across stations, with some inland spots reporting up to an inch. Donations to the Wyandra Bush Children's Health Scheme are listed from many locals.
In Quilpie and South Comon etm districts hot weather persists with daily storm clouds but no measurable rain. Empire Hall hosted Church of Erland Ladies' Golds fete Friday, with stalls and a successful supper. An encore ochre party and dance followed Saturday night with Seymour’s orchestra providing music. Fete gross exceeded eight pounds with a presentation to Mr Wally Poirnsue, leaving the district for Parisham.
A marching and musical program featured Canon A. BE Morrin as master of discipline and Mr G. Phister speaking for the Boys' Hostel winners of the pennant. Mrs Armstrong was thanked, with songs including Annin Laurie Heep om Hoping and All Through the.
A sizable gathering at Buckabie the home of Mr and Mrs J H Brown on 17 January bid farewell to Mr and Mrs T G Law and family of Arawee Quilpie as they depart for the Cunnamulla district. J Brown and E Gibson spoke of their popularity while presenting a crystal toilet set to Mrs Law and a black and chromium brush set to Mr Law. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and a warm bon voyage.
A charity concert organized by Mr and Mrs McKenzie in aid of the Bashc Children’s Health Scheme was held in the Empire Hall on Tuesday night, gate receipts exceeding £20. Reports of euchre prize wear by Mesdames Larkins Kelly Healy Jobes and Meses E Green Hennessy and Davis. Granville Shield cricket results show Maybe defeating Thylangre by an innings and 53 runs, giving Maybe 12 points. others Quilpie Cooladdi Thyiungra yet to score. A list of arrivals and visitors including Morse H Keot Joyce F Colla 8 McDermott FE Deutscher EF Seetacher Nowland Presnell Paradine Kidd Tally Tolly Brecon Pegier Richerisom Le Perler Nickavilla Stock passines: 350 ballocks.
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