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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
5
A mail train collision near Cimrieville left two burnt victims and a damaged car. The incident disrupted the route between Coompools and Odnat while officials investigate the cause and assess delays. Mr. Tathem of Brisbane is named in the burning case.
Fragmentary OCR of a monthly stock list shows cattle and sheep tallies and other stock items. The text mentions 69 cattle and 3115 sheep among various figures, with unclear place names and dates. The source is incomplete but records livestock totals and related quantities.
Fragmentary text mentions a person and crew with maritime or travel implications. Details are unclear but reference to a race or voyage appears, with notes on individuals and possible clock or crew actions. The fragment lacks coherent structure or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary text discusses a request to change a date related to a mon te day and a seed Friday. Content is garbled with repeated letters and missing context.
An aged market summary notes firm sheep prices amid general trade activity. Prices for prime and fat stock are listed with varied values including per head and per hundredweight, reflecting demand and market conditions across towns and yards.
A distorted report outlines a murder trial involving Helton and others. It covers trial dates, judge actions, jury directions, and procedural notes. Key figures named include Helton, the victim, and court officials, with references to Will and a poisoning claim. The piece notes appeals and the ongoing legal process.
Fragmented report of a meeting of the Australine Labour Party and AWU at Tumurtsy Hall discussing rationing and contractor roles. Mentions potential policy shifts, electoral hopes, and adjustments to government stance ahead of Federal elections. references to Labour leaders and regional party figures.
A fragmentary garbled text recalls a film or story titled Chan The Alley with characters Gawly Inemereen and Arlores Weily. The piece mentions Kidney Tular Wiki and reviews, suggesting a retrospective or fictional archive set around a theatrical or cinematic work and its creators.
Charleville whites battled to a hard fought 2 1 draw against rivals in a mixed darts and tennis meet. Gardiner and Cromwell led a late surge, but Walker and others kept the score tight as the premiership hinged on a final pair of matches. The event wrapped with praise for winners and calls for upcoming contests.
The Charleville Ambulance Brigade reports August activity totaling 3,132 miles traveled to attend 153 cases. A lengthy superintendent report notes substantial expenditures, credits, and residents’ communications. names of officers and locals appear in the meeting minutes and financial summary.
The Charterite staff gave farewell to Mr Newman amid a transition in the town’s social circle. Speakers paid tribute to his 13 years of service and thanked him for guiding the area’s progress. Mr Newman and Mrs Newman were set to depart yesterday for their new post in Ross.
Labour candidate speaks to Charleville voters addressing petrol rationing defence policy and unemployment. He argues for government actions to manage petrol supply and wage increases while noting opposition and calls for West Australia involvement. Mentions support from party members and local officials.
Fragmented OCR text lacking clear names places dates or events. Reads as garbled medical or meeting notes without identifiable subjects or actions to summarize.
A Sunday sermon at St James Presbyterian cites Proverbs and Titus on love and contentment. The preacher contrasts material wealth with inner peace, praising love as the true path to happiness and noting its power to transform desire into virtue.
A sparse record describes a weekly gathering in Une Sire Hall with the Vocal patriotic Committee and figures including Craven, Wade, Leopardwood Park, and several named attendees. It notes a cross and shield appeal linked to Salvation Army and mentions fundraising and ceremonial roles.
Fragmented report notes Mr Con Varuine overseeing trench work on Main Street in Augathella and Mabe Street River prep for a new project. It mentions a postponed race meeting at Wetlands due to weather, with Lea Kase and Morey Ware winning preliminary events and Gendaro and Moosey starting operations. departures from Brisbane and a nameless return of Mr and Mrs Ware with Ada Combet and Loke Hogan referenced.
Saturday saw very dry conditions with a clear sky as residents noted the air cold and the land firm. A local meeting took place in Morven and about a dozen townspeople gathered for the event at the town hall, with Mr. Smith coordinating arrangements.
Report from Quilpie and surrounding stations details losses including 745 cattle and 32 marked blue owners. Mentions owners J Gregory, Howatoy yawmager, Hivdeherd Pastoral Co, W Coated, and others. Notes track failures at Mare ta and Downs, and 111 min cable related to the incident.
A fragment reports stock routes shut due to heavy rain and frost affecting routes named Thetwon Chmaamanite Wyandrs and Korat. It notes water shortages and delays around Dallas and nearby areas. Officials reference a meeting and a party involvement with figures such as Bed and BLS. The text is garbled with several unreadable terms.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an internal notice about ACF operations on the Charleville branch with garbled phrases and scattered terms. It mentions a parcel, a tin of something, and daily references to a group or members, but the text is too damaged to identify a coherent event or outcome.
In a brief report from Charlotte a visitor named Mr Deussington is seen at present, staying for supper with local residents. The article notes ongoing incidents and a plan to continue the program, with staff reporting efforts to maintain attendance and schedule.
In a preliminary itinerary mix, endorsements and scheduled meetings appear with references to Quilpie electors, a Tuesday event at Ceres and Tambo, and planned discussions at various local venues. The text includes garbled place names and dates, suggesting a series of political gatherings and a push for support in multiple districts.
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