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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
2
Local and general items from Bowen include Industrial Court sittings led by A l t Kenedy and updates on the Bowen Market and weather. The report notes nearby sports activity and Bowen Athletic Days events as the town hosts community gatherings and casual competitions.
A Bowen district diary notes a push toward dairy farming with imports of pedigreed stock to improve local herds. The Stallion Board visits Bowen with veterinarians and parades planned in Jaragi, Collinsville, Guthalinga, and Lowen, followed by a shipper’s schedule and a gold prospecting update at Mareagy.
The Squatter's Daughter draws strong local interest as a real film depicting Australian countryside with dramatic drought, fires, and realism. Tivoll Talkies screens it tomorrow night with a matinee. townsfolk will likely fill the venue and a prize painting will be announced during the event.
An inquest into the death of Hubert Extwort Morshike Aimex, 16 months, of Kyburra near Owen, occurred at Bowen Hospital in May after a railway accident. Deputy Coroner Kel Kelly opened the inquiry with Detective Sergeant G Keefe. witnesses gave evidence of the events near Bowen junction. The child died after being struck by a train as a moving engine and car approached. the coroner recorded the details of the accident and the father cared for the child until authorities arrived. The inquest adjourned with proceedings continuing.
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