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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1938
Page
8
Anlac stakes to Vista King Pool wins Gallipoli Stakes amid tight fields. Details list entrants including King Paul and others with betting and results, noting close finish and race conditions.
A Capetown police constable Barnard was beaten and injured while watching a solar eclipse. he received care but feared permanent damage. After a day, doctors listed possible permanent injuries as the case progressed toward city authorities and officials in the region.
Miss Gers Simpeon of Rymount farat is named guest of Mins Mar berks Saith at a Charterite gathering. Alfred Beret notes the assembly in the conspire for a campaign related to a contest near the Peruian Gulf with Fhe Bea, described as a celebrated feature.
Twelve competitors vied for a £50 prize in a handicap rifle shoot at McGregor Park. Harold Whip won with a seven-yard handicap, while M Willis took the early lead in a high‑quality display. An Australian champion J W Maldish and T Nem tem joined the field, with intense action seen through the rounds and a final near‑championship standard.
The Charleville State Hebel celebration drew a large audience for its annual event at the Town Hall. A levee showcased elaborate costumes, with judges including Mesdames M Mctregor and C Alken awarding many prizes to top outfits and individual entries amid a festive atmosphere and notable attendees.
The Central Warmyu Club plans substantial upgrades including new enclosures grandstand and a three-room building with riding and jockey quarters. A front verandah and improved viewing spaces will allow better race viewing and spectator comfort. Track enhancements and public enclosures are to be completed before the upcoming racing event, with a focus on smoother operations and enhanced safety.
Dodger, once an open elf champion, travels toward Alf Raacee’s home near Windaur. A vague incident at Keltyvile ends with a wallet theft and evasive actions as authorities note a temporary misstep in the pursuit.
Readable items name a long list of characters and performers such as Jeanette Stacbonalt Ballet Girl Joye Wideway Mesican Girl Norma Juven Court Jester Lida Allen Viower Get Ena Palmer Opera Olive Steer Norman Rastun Punch aus Judy Jean Cavanxshir Mary Haviland and several others with incidental roles and aliases amid a dense OCR fragment.
Fitzgeralds success highlighted a tense week of golf competition as top players battled for the class championship. Webb led with 72 in the opening rounds while strong performances from Gilbert, Parry, and H. Fitzgerald marked the event.
A garbled OCR item references a wartime context with names like Sergmant and Royal Australian. It mentions a figure in Sydney next week, a parade of unclear actions, and mentions a heater and an inn in a seaside or coast setting. The passage is largely unintelligible.
The document summarizes council meetings noting court dates September 3708 for a contractor dispute under the Fra nces Act, wage and leave approvals for staff, and financial statements showing payments totaling £18 16. It mentions orders for temporary appointments, holiday grants, and requests for council funding of cement and gravel for footpath work. It also records alleged worker compensation matters and fire brigade activity updates along with other routine administrative items.
A large crowd gathered at the Town Hall last week to hear Salvation Army Commissioner Dalziel speak on “Steer Miracles” and “Wonderful Works of Life.” The Mayor welcomed him as Alderman McGresori and others attended. The commissioner praised the faith and urged hope while detailing a program of shelter support and personal reform, ending with vows of service and a call to action.
A damaged account describes chaotic scenes with a captain begging, mobs surrounding a prison, and a family’s collapse. A woman facing despair seeks serum, aiding a man named SalvathoaieWs as the commission and crowd attempt relief, prayers rise, and a tense dawn brings hope amid ruins.
The Rev Heber of Carle Elliew Miah Lirsthortoul preached at the Shire Hall on Sunday. A Mawale cricketeer journeyed to Patricia, Perk for a match against the Ein. Petrie Pate Meare won. K Preesell and Mim Premoti (Paradise Pack) attended in Quilpie for the poke caratral lant.
A lively Morven dance at Ghervem ball room drew big crowds on Saturday night. The event funded by the committee featured pair dances, upbeat tunes, and a Monte Carlo theme won by Marie Keax and her partner. Proceeds support the entertainment program as doors opened. Mrs Sutherisad and Sthe Sime Mackenaie attended the event.
The report notes travel disruptions and weather affecting Quilpie and nearby lines with limited passengers on the Monday train. It mentions arrivals from Seetle Imewrch and several local residents visiting and returning, including Mr and Mrs J Tameell and Sister 2 Ficker, plus a teenie match details and upcoming explanations by Mr St Kent.
Mitchell Club arrived from Mitchell on Saturday to face Bandaylant in the Hankey Shield at local range. The match featured tough conditions with mirage and shadows hindering sighting. Charte Hautes, shield governor, won two prizes for high score and best local score went to Harry Judes. Charleville led 452 to Mitchell 397, by four under par margins. The top Mitchell score was 98 with 24 at the same range. After the shoot, teams returned to town for a Tele raph audience and a horn match is planned for October 7.
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