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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
5
The passage records a chaotic fragment of an election debate with references to Labour loyalties, anti war sentiment, and regional political shifts. It notes individuals aligned with Labour and opposition views, concerns about representation in Queensland, and the impact of wartime policy on voting. The tone mirrors a partisan public discourse and uncertain outcomes in a wartime political landscape.
Prigane Meryym Fall is bid farewell by the Charleville District Patriotiy Committee in a Town Council morning ceremony. Mayor Mo McGirenoritt presents a silver whiatlet, four confideaty, and offers congratulations as Australia's Front Jinn 0 defence war is referenced. The event closes with a cornet salute and attendance noted, extending best wishes for future endeavours.
An inaugural meeting of the Thargomendah Hospital Committee was held with members Mena, Winter, KOSulibran, others present. The secretary read a resignation and a new chair was elected. Discussion covered ward duties, patient care, and requests for temporary medical staff, with budget items and official approvals noted. A visiting committee of Mena, Basten, and D Wart was appointed.
The late Mr P Pease, long serving minister for lands, arrived in Cairns after a career spanning Cedar Road to Parliament. He held positions with Wright, Meaton and Company, and played a key role in the Chillagee Company, promoting town development and planting seeds for a productive career in public service.
A tangled report from Galby describes a political meeting at Jowpitse Hall where speakers discussed federation, representation, and government meddling. Attendees included Mr Marcus Masraton and Mr Karl Mage, with references to Ben wiles, Mr Gattrey Morgan, and the Labour and Rad teams. The speech touched on electoral issues, national unity, and post Federation politics.
The program lists multiple races including Maiden Handicaps for Uaty Waites Oriental Mak Stylist Laem Mas Ruta Yo Poti Gold Design Coy Bow Craighe Gnid Vajtos and ANRAC NTARIES with Monash King Lant Downshire Sie Pan Mona's Kate Wien Art Mine FUppant Ye Yom Timurba Nisavell Simple Rin Sti Pippin Rocket. Gallipoli Cirtak Day Yoon Vuea Ul Cambual Plate with Cella Vailand Shio Pao Bimupli King Rocket Uriah Day Uriah Rust Lady Valley Tiga Bracelet. Foxies Handicap features Klas Soon Gene Uae Mata Kiss Styite Lace Sreemeatus Ye Pom Lord Anthony. Calg list notes Flew King Vallennd Sie Pao Simple King Stites Brats Day Gold Design Oriah Niewt Laity Presidents Cup includes Monsa Kine Lard Dusushire High Detar Mons Final Fakinowa Tetratas SuRsitand. Weights to be declared tomorrow Saturday. acceptances are due 2400m 90 Sunday wet.
The report lists nominations and participants across multiple races including SECOND DAY WARREGO PLATE and CHARLEVILLE CUP with entries like King Cello, Fire King, Lord Downshire, Oriental Maid, Yo Pell, Lord Anthony, Rocket and Zier. The text also mentions HACKS CLUB SCUREY and FINAL MANUMCAP with numerous horses and owners.
A fragmented report notes endorsement of a Country Party candidate by Hunter and others as war efforts intensify. Locals discuss party loyalty, volunteers, and political alignment amid national conflict and shifting allegiances.
A tense council session in Augustella featured Aldermen McWha and Mowes questioning the Mayor over hospital funding and the Charleville Hospital Board. The discussion focused on capital precepts, ratepayer bills, and proposals to locate the hospital amid political pressure and potential ministerial influence. The exchange touched on Board actions, electricity charges, and allowance debates, with residents watching for actions affecting Charleville and surrounding districts.
The Murweh Shire Council announces a branch of the Browhane Lord Mayor's Victims' Appeal Fund has opened. Donations from ratepayers and directors will support those suffering from German bombing outrages in England. Contributions should be sent to the Clerk of Murweh Shire Council, Casville, and will be acknowledged through local papers.
A Morven district report notes a hue committee meeting, a meeting of the Tommie wen, and the Morven Irash of the Com pete Puna eis with presiding Father Fires of Bs ehadl. Mae Rev visited on Wednesday and conducted Mass on Thursday morning.
On Friday a lighter shower fell with dust during the writing of the weather. Visitors to Charleville over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Craven, Wade, and K Pewer from Hopmotton, Mr. and Mrs. Williams from Charleville, and others such as Hartley and Benmbes.
Augathella council members discussed the Wetacwiay program at a September ALP gathering. T. Winters and F. Habaan were named to committees for planning. The Maranon candidate slate spoke on a preview of Wetare programs. Kr. Watson Brown and Mr. Herbert Yeates supported the motion. Br. W. W Corbett chaired the meeting.
Fragmented text questions directors from the Commont of wa, complains payment acceptance implying weak petition, mentions three and date, and discusses election context with unclear names and actions.
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