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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
10
The AM.P. Society announced in Sydney that tax remissions from federal and state authorities influenced a shift in society leadership. Special to Times notes the linkage between fiscal policy changes and social leadership dynamics in the period.
Special to Times from Brisbane reports the Government plans to start immediately on a new third block of Anzac Square buildings costing £100,000 to house railway staff and related offices.
Brisbane Friday report shows Queensland Railways profit for the year at £57,434 against £26,736 deficit last year. After capital interest, the year's accounts show a total outlay of £1,138,468. The improvement marks the first profit since 1914 15.
Special to Times Brisbane reports Golden Casket draws with first prize of 2410 won by G Friend and Miss Stapleton. Second prize 89101 went to a syndicate of six at Maryborough. Third prize 21674 also to a six person syndicate. Fourth prize awarded to a Brisbane syndicate with additional prizes listed for Minto Parcherit and Woormbi.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a federal effort to reduce revenue taxes with proposals framed to favor various interests. Mentions relief by lowering rates, shifting charges, and potential effects on many individuals but readability is limited by garbled wording and missing context.
Canberra reports that Federal Country Party Leader Dr Earle Page hinted cooperation with the Lyons government after the budget. The Prime Minister said he would welcome cooperation, but the Country Party is expected to take the initiative first. The government remains in a strong position and no hasty action is anticipated.
Arrivals set for Friday afternoon match in Town Ball at 4 pm as Beilby and Gordon fight for the right to challenge Rex Cameron for the featherweight title. Beilby trains with Harry Casey, Gordon and Cameron preparing in Charleville. Tickets sell fast with prices 7/ 6/ and 3/ plus tax. Red. MacLeod referees under Bob Aird’s promotion.
Acceptances for all divisions show a wide field at Albion Park Brisbane with horses including Perella Blue Buttery Tremuma Amberheart Strong Girl Leoray Courabar True Promise Bay Boy Sun Eagie Eukarows Lee Wind Aniie Up Kingdale Royal Glory Dolled Up Orbion Sir Bluewin Satis Australian Spring Green Ant Joel Higheer Polyphron Prince Arungal King's Weir French Rhyme Highinia Backetor's Best Travertine Last Lot Lave Scot Burmell Asteroid Tro Promise Fast Jim Town Topic Prince Seremond Amberwer Hich Exchange Yoburn Burger Lee Wind Indian Fakir Renfrew Gorgon Warband Trelawney Frac rant Zephyr Sir Duncan Keyboard Dowsheather Warleet
A coalfield tragedy leaves one man dead and two seriously injured amid a strike by 73,000 workers. Officials confirm a fatal incident during labor unrest and wage protests at the mining site.
Kingsford Smith prepares for a seven day flight to set the England Australia record traveling through Baghdad to Karachi Calcutta Alor Star Sourabaya and Wyndham. The famed airman hopes to complete the journey in seven days and claims the route via multiple imperial hubs.
The Charleville branch held a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday with chair Mendgaes Grimatead and attendees Forrest Brucker Keir Orden Paynter Donnelly Decquierher Fraser Adelinon Adrian Martin Jenkins Carrell Radnedger Carter and Miss Carrell acting secretary Apologies from Mendamen Eepie Arm strong Ball were noted Plans were approved for the president to attend Mitchell on the 24th instant A bridge and cashmere evening to raise funds for Christmas cheer is set for Friday 24th November tickets priced at 2/ Hospital visitors for October were Mrs Ogden and Mrs Donne The next monthly meeting is scheduled for 1st November.
A fragmented note mentions sale of items linked to a person or entity with garbled phrases. The readable segments reference a sale and a book, but details are heavily obscured and names are not clear.
Tenders are invited for repairs to the Charleville State School and residence. Obtain particulars from the Works Department Brisbane Public Works Office Toowoomba and Charleville State School. Tenders close Wednesday November 1 at 2 pm.
Shareholders in Sturmfels Co operative Association Wool brokers stock and ration agents Brisbane Cumamalia received credit mates for dividends and rebates mailed on September 30. Rebates on commissions were 38 percent on wool and fat stock Cannon Hill 25 percent on produce 29 percent on store stock and properties. All graziers and botchers are eligible to hold shares and participate in annual cash distributions.
Weekly stock permits issued by the local Stock Inspector E J Tannock cover movements: 306 mixed cattle Charleville to Wooroorooka under K Lack with G Thorpe in charge. 4500 ewes Taringa to Oakwood under R E Woolcock with W Plummer in charge. 400 bullocks Charleville to Authorings under Bonus Downs Pty Ltd with A J Currie in charge. 107 bullocks trucking to Taceview under J Armstrong Charleville with J Hackett in charge. 500 wethers Moruya to Morven under Newhold Hrinsop with K Cavanagh in charge. 34 bullocks Charleville rail to Mitchell. other entries list ram shipments and various rail movements with incomplete names due to OCR errors.
Courier-Mail previews forthcoming Albion Park Brisbane races listing Fifth DivisionAmberheart Sir Pereira First Division Bukaress Lee Wind Dolled Up Third Division Higheos Wauken Joe Fourth Division Burrell Last Lot Piste Fast Jim Town Topic Purse Keyboard Fragrant Zophyr Sydney anticipations Canonbury Stakes Gladewood Art Waverey Handicap Dalmatic Oro Chester Handicap Dele Golden Neagh Clibbern Stakes Dsputy Ruler Fins Handicaps Bold Boy Wick Melbourne anticipations Murches Pendale Shavin Maribyrnong Trial fillies Hustle On Gerith Maribyrnong Trial colts 1st division Shadow Man Angelo 2nd division Collingwood Hunting Morn Manifold Stakes Kulajah Veriance Stand Handicap Wheerike Dick October Stakes Waltzing Lily Paddock Highweight Count Orloff Nappatarra
The Carmamulla Diggers Racing Club apologizes to attendees for the postponed meeting now rescheduled for October 27 and 28. Despite losing over £80 from the abandoned event, £250 is budgeted with £50 added, and a fall fare of three horses per half wagon will be provided once daily for eligible entrants. The note thanks Charteville residents for years of support and invites them to the end of the month meeting.
Mr J. oA. 4. Heater MP journeyed Friday to the Federal Home of Canberra for a meet held Wednesday. A party meeting of the Central Pit was noted with representatives from several states. The recent tour included travel over seven poles to Canberra and mileage within the electorate reaching 123,69) miles.
The Charleville hospital committee met to consider finance, staff duties, and trainee curfews. The Home Secretary will pay endowment at quarter start. resignations from Nurses McCarthy and Wells were accepted. A plan to raise funds for a new hospital and options to repaint or replace the current building were discussed, with estimates sought for painting and site considerations.
Saturday golfers took part in a Four-Ball Beat-Ball Bogey event but rain and a severe storm forced late starters to shelter, leading to disqualification for taking sheer during the round. Winners were Mr J Chander and Mr J Donaldson. Next fixtures list October 7 ladies consolation stroke handicap and club trophies stroke handicap.
The office of the Commissioner of Prices has advised that new bulk petrol charges in Charleville will be fixed. Shell and Esso Jet grade petrol face a cash rate of 2/04 per mal ton with other grades following in order.
Mr T M Foggitt of Greanfield Bros Pty Ltd will visit Charleville October 13 and Lith address Hotel Corones Quilpie October 15, Connamulla October 17 and 18 at Cinh Hotel. Presbyterian Church members bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Rodger and Miss Rodeger with gifts. Mrs Rodger receives carnation bouquet and crystal. Miss Rodger a handbag. Miss Rodger a crystal necklace. Mr and Mrs Rether and daughter left on tonight’s train to Bendigo to reside in the future.
Fragmentary text mentions Thargomindah and Rugnine with supply movement and Paroo reference. Details are unreadable but imply a river crossing or gaeding event affecting shipments and a person named Larrywen.
The Wednesday brigade room gathering chaired by J F Lockett heard the Home Secretary’s decision to fund ambulance endowment at the start of each quarter. Receipts for September totaled £33 4s 4d, leaving a credit balance of £65 2s 2d after payments. Plans were made to liaise with Armstrong & Co to handle donated wool and a fundraiser in Wyandra was proposed.
Registered tax agents under The Income Tax Acts 1224 to 1932 include John P F Lockett and Menschels Matthew John Housche c).
The Instructor in Sheep and Wool Mr J Carew to visit Charleville district to study the fly pest prevalence. Minister for Agriculture Mr F W Bulcock referenced the Charleville report noting fly damage has caused several small sheds to shear without delay.
Yesterday morning a fire destroyed a four room house and a detached kitchen, along with furniture and effects. The residence, owned by Mr A J Currie and occupied by Mr M Kane, burned despite a quick response from the fire brigade. Only the shell and part of the kitchen remain, with the building insured for £2 with the South British Insurance Company.
Enterprising Brisbane dressmaker Miss Raymond earns strong business with country women by mail order. Her success rests on a new self measurement system that yields accurate results. Hundreds have mailed orders for spring frocks to Miss Raymond at Griffith House Queen Street, Brisbane.
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