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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
10
Fragmentary report describes a race or travel event from Loudon to Johannesdars with times near 8 28 p m Meishane time. It mentions distance approximations of 36 miles with days and boars, a race heat led by Capisin and a forest encounter near Mowat.
Disjointed OCR text mentions pitchers and teams with garbled names. References to war and matches imply a sports brief about a league or training games, but readable facts are minimal. Entities and specifics are largely unclear, making precise reconstruction difficult.
A rapid blaze at the Claren Hotel in Ampaihella, aided by strong winds, swept through the wooden section and nearby dwellings. Fire brigade fought to save the hotel and surrounding buildings as casualties and property damage were reported. The event prompted investigations and cleanup, with local residents evacuated and insurance discussions beginning.
A garbled notice outlines deaths, a funeral, a sergeant promotion, and staff changes. It mentions Kaphie Walters aged 13, Thomas Gimmes, Mr Jack Gant, and Mr T Morgen among others. It notes My Moran leaving to become an accountant in Tambo with several local sporting and social roles ending soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a London journey with unclear names and dates. It mentions a team or group preparing for a voyage from Creighton and Walley Gee Rome to Melbourne under a command structure. The text is garbled and preserves only scattered proper nouns and phrases.
The Charteris Crogast Club held a Wednesday farewell for former vice president Mrs. N Cumming before her departure for Peru. A disruption by Mr Brucker spoiled a planned display in the club meeting room with a horseshoe prank. Members present saw the event as a town social, with men and women in attendance and the sentiment of bidding farewell to the departing official.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions pacing, a former slate, a start, and a grantioned context. Names and places are unreadable, with missing dates. The piece hints at a racing event and possible contender names but lacks verifiable details for a full card.
A court session with Mr CR Noyes AM and the Iudexical Court of Toewar heard the case of Mamaiah for Slavs Sutherland and others. Sutherland admitted breaching bakers and pastry standards, with penalties discussed including fines and potential further action. The industrial inspector noted compliance issues, and the defendant acknowledged some breaches, facing a cumulative penalty of about £1 and other charges related to employment record stamping and insurance provisions.
Efforts to persuade the Federal Government to establish a broadcasting station serving western Queensland. Current Brisbane and Rockhampton stations are unsatisfactory, with inland sites sought to improve coverage. Minister J A J Hunter replies with plans for preliminary arrangements and tender invitations for transmission equipment.
William Davis, 27, jockey, appeared in police court on Monday morning before J.J.P. and Mewira A. Ge George. He faced a vagrancy charge under the Vagrancy Gaming and Other Offence Acts of 1981. A plea of not guilty was entered and he was remanded to 10 am October.
Market notes reveal rising values for fat stock including prime cows and heifers. Prices like 33 and 6 pence appear in scattered quotations for well known districts such as Raple, Crosdale and Charterite.
Fragmented OCR lists permits and names including T. J. Cowes and J. Dewan, noting travel constraints during Fast Week. The garbled text mentions owners, parks, and various livestock terms with scattered amounts and place names, indicating a public notice or permit record from a local authority.
A workman became trapped as sand caved in at Chamants. Another worker spotted the danger and was able to extricate him from the perilous position.
Tants Pictures presents an opening night program featuring Joe Tal and Joe Withers in a tender drama The Charm School, with Jack Oable and Joy Peoner and Ned Sparks in a comedy. Frances Longford leads a parade of dancers and a coloured cartoon. Warmer fires and Hearts Divided headline Tuesday and Wednesday showings with Dick Powell, followed by Sally Filene and Charles Starrett in a Western.
The document lists weights and runners for Central Worreno Market Club spring meeting set for Thursday and Friday October 1986. Includes Final Day Maiden Handicap, Flying Handicap, Hurry Scurry, First Whack Handicap, Spring Handicap, Artesian Handicap, Central Worrego Handicap, Second Hack Handicap, Club Scurry, Vetoneh Handicap, Final Handicap with numerous horse names and odds.
Public notice lists acceptances for the Brisbane race meeting at Albion Park. First Second and Third divisions include multiple horses such as PULIETH DEVESION High Toby La Solana Lilies Poit Fon War Path Loch Kinemall Amaber in First Division. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. Friday with council timing and attendance noted.
The ladies of the community staged a charity concert at The Pectoral Hall in Tambo Tho with Mrs W F Latex presiding. A varied program featured vocal numbers and piano accompaniments by Mira L Dequid and Hector Malee, with Arthur Lett and Joyce Stewart among performers. proceeds exceeded AM £10. The event, noted for its lively dancing and amateur talent, included sketches and songs by local artists and concluded with a warm communal reception.
A practice match preview describes Gowrie Oval tensions as teams prepare with Uthee Aaamme and several locals aiming for form gains. Key players commented on early fitness, with W. Lewis and Pye Ce notable scorers, while Carderlete and Mallory showed potential as the session completed.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Maloney Hogan and Tremery Wisin Campones amid a bowling event with scores and dates. Mentions Wardens Charterite and Jory with a sale date February or March. Unclear lines suggest a local community sport meeting with multiple participants and results.
Races include UNCLE RACE over 2 miles with names such as Gayeuck Wollun Haraspot Bomate Woller and others. PRIAL STAKES 8 miles with Regerio Trappy Landing Irish More Heete Up Colour Kime. AJ.C. DERBY and other events like PSOM HANDICAP and METROPOLITAN HANDICAP feature numerous horses and entries. Dates show JECOMO DAY and MONDAY OCT 5 with various contenders across events.
A garbled weather item reports a past week of varying conditions with worsening early days and rising temperatures. It mentions clouds and a hotter period, then a recent night and day with overcast skies and mild winds. Overall it hints a tame, unsettled spell and a modest chance of rain.
An unclear report notes repeated frequency adjustments across May June and July. It references internal analyses and mentions data related to year 96 134 but lacks readable names or concrete figures. The fragmentary text signals a technical or administrative decision without full context.
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