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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
6
A substantial reward not exceeding £500 is promised for information leading to the identification and capture of culprits involved in a broad cattle theft operation. The notice lists numerous involved firms and locations across multiple regions, signaling a wide-scale rural crime network and urging whistleblowers to come forward.
Collinsville notes report a dry spell with frost and mild cold, Mr and Mrs A Johnston preparing a Sunday trip to Clermont, and many in town planning holidays to Brisbane while others visit Bowen. Accidents include R Lynch injured after a horse incident, N N McLeod back strain, Ron Hoban scalding scare, and Master Davies injury. ambulance called for Thompson sick at Collinsville, and local cricket results with Stableford competition and winners noted.
The committee notes a year of increased brigade activity, funded by loans and donations, with new ambulances and equipment. It highlights staff changes, classes for women and VAD members, and gratitude to doctors, contributors, and public for support while urging continued effort to maintain efficient service.
A distorted record notes a committee meeting with listed participants including Tremary Breen Gh Crone Fo Bishop. The fragment hints at an appointed sprit and agenda items but details are unclear.
Statement of receipts and disbursements for the Bowen Red Cross Society Queensland Dive Bowen Branch from establishment in 2040 to June 2943 auditor H. H. Greville and C. B. Wise-Davis certify totals. Receipts show 1300 for August and other entries corrected by auditors. Special arrangement notes overseas intel dissemination. opinions not those of The Cherub newspaper.
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