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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1938
Page
7
The Quilpie Town Council proposes to extend water mains along Carter Street and Sturt Street within 360 feet of the new pipes. The government plans to borrow 1,700 pounds to fund the project over up to seven years, with rates set by the council.
Daily mass at 7 am and 3 am Benediction at 1 20 pm. Holy Communion daily at 7 am. Sunday School 10 am. Services noted for Holy Communion and prayer. Furnished room to let and board needed for working man. last couple with no children apply Times Golf Links. Refers to A 0 McKenny Coronew Hotel.
Mr and Mrs J McHill helped honor Mr J McMillan who led South Compugin for seventeen and a half years with a farewell afternoon at Empire Hall. The Polo Club and CWA members praised his service while neighbors gave him a wallet of notes and wished him well as he and Mrs McMillan prepare to move.
Play by Tog at night overlooked detoter mishaps as festival concluded. Scores show Patridge Breeman Williams Brecker Hoare Partridge Smith and others tallying points with several 14s and a final 34 for Partridge and Smith.
A fragmented report lists participants and results from a social event at the precinct. Individuals including Brecher, Cook, Mirek Grimeteed, and others are named among attendees and scores. The note highlights a promenade for ladies and references a September schedule with names and outcomes.
At a recent Charleville Town Council meeting a loan of £580 was approved with a subsidy for constructing an eight meter motor shed storeroom and workshop. The move aims to support club activities for the Ceswal Warrego Racing Club and secretary’s work, with early applications sought. The report also references regional issues and local discussions including remarks on German wartime propaganda and poverty.
The Charleville Town Council debated borrowing £1500 to resume allotments and create a park and children’s playground. Mayor McGregor supported the scheme to provide employment, while concerns about cost and polling were raised. The Council approved applying to borrow by debenture and to advertise the plan with electors’ poll rights.
An organized gathering is planned for October 1 at 8 pm at King Edward Park. Mrs Partecus has convened four meetings to encourage figure drawing and discuss the popular pastime. A large crowd is expected to attend to share tips and attract more participants.
The local theatre presents Taits Pictures weekend program featuring a bond with Alice Pays Tomy Martin and Joan Devin in a merry romance with stars. Edward G rey Bogart Alien Jenkins and Don ald Crisp lead the associate feature with a slate of short subjects. Sally trove and Mary screen at Saturday matinees with The Great Air Mystery as a question and a strong supporting set. Tuesday and Wednesday bring Man of the People with Joseph Cal Wein Florenc Rice plus Secrets of an Adress co starring Kay Francia Ian Hunter George Great. Train cancellations may alter the programme without notice.
An advertisement promotes a two shilling bottle of MEENZO diluted in sweetened water as a cost efficient alternative to common remedies. It claims the mixture equals eight bottles and can be used as a nasal antiseptic for catarrh, a gargle for sore throat, and an internal remedy for coughs, colds, throat inflammation, and bronchitis for adults and children.
At a special council meeting last week, Charleville Town Council decided not to proceed with borrowing £268 for a five-seat motor tuk project due to intermittent meeting and development concerns.
The Redwings Hockey Club raffle held at the Relbot Workers dance last night drew winners Seng O. Auuy and others. Club members are reminded that the poster ballot takes place on November 5.
Social events page notes Dissee's debutante bell this Friday at Coren Hall with auto race events tomorrow night at the same venue. Also mentions Coromes' Hadi on Friday and a local Race Club event in Corenmn.
Handicap list for the Charleville Wheelers Club reed race from the 7anlle to Charleville on Sunday includes riders H Brace J Joamin J Collinn scratch X Richerdean W Harris 5 minutes J Bigwall L Tay der L Gresa mimates Rockers te minutes H Poneman B Miden and TE mminates F Pitman iz mule mes L Richardem 15 minsies
Acceptances for horseowners and trailers weighing for the Central Warrego Racing Club spring meeting will be received Sunday morning and displayed at the bottom of the notice board by the secretary Alfred Sweet. Acceptances are due not later than Monday. This will aid the club's secretariat in processing entries.
Report from Morero notes a coal seam existed at Morero with miners from Warwick at a shaft lengthening to 25 feet. The scene included a monk’s testimony and claims of quality near equal to Newcastle coal. Local workers remain hopeful the seam will yield usable coal as development progresses.
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