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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

2

Local and General Notes From Bowen and Townsville

Mrs Meflor and two sons Ketth and Robert of Aya discuss local matters while Mr Guthnes and Mr Rewilint figure in district politics. Miss Folun Gaffney visits Bowen with relatives as Bert Hallam trips there in the Bowen area.

Meflor Robert Aya Bowen Guthnes Townsville Assanhly George Rewilint ATP Rerity Medical Board Towneville Folun Gaffney J. Blouatfiey Brisbane Htovet Bert Hallam Floranes Gaffney Brisbane Street Howen

Bowen Fund and Branch Acknowledgments

Australian Comforts Bowen Fund and Branch acknowledge support from committee members including Mrs W. FL Cooper and staff at Bowen State School. Proceeds from the street student project and city employees are noted, with various local groups and areas referenced in a garbled report.

Australian Comforts Bowen — Fund d Tita Cooper Bowen State School Barner Studend Blue Bird City Wanganrapit Shire Corneil

Fruit Export Shipment Details and Routes

The table lists tomato consignments and other fruit exports to Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. It notes shipments of 25 cases tomatoes and 200 numbers of peaches along with 5 pineapples and 178 cases fiends. The report cites last Friday consignments and a Wednesday shipment to Aydnex with Melbourne and Sewcastle as origin points.

Intunger Tirisbane Melbourne

Pedigree Cattle Trade Report Confused by Jumbled Text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe cattle pedigrees and exchanges among breeders including Archer Te, Abe, and others. The passage lists Hereford and similar stock, with references to prices or trades, but the text is largely garbled and unreadable.

la Vanke Dave Hereford Messrs Archer Bala Abe

Recruiting Train Visit Details for Thowencor Zone

The recruiting train will visit Thowencor heading south after its present run in the north and west, outlining where local workers may enlist and the schedule for meetings and talks with officials.

Miss Merinda Leads In A F Competition

Miss Merinda leads in a local A F competition with several contenders noted. The article mentions other contestants such as Miss Morin Well and Miss Vietmiller, detailing standings and emerging favorites.

Mies Vietmiller Aase

Obituary notice for a local church member

A recent obituary records the death of a local resident at age unknown. The service was held at a church in Gq with family and community members in attendance.

Baby Show at Bowen Church of England fete draws crowd

The Cheshunt Bowen event opened by The Vicar and led by Matron Watenu and Mrs Delamothe featured a Baby Show with many prize categories for infants from 0 to 2 years. Winners included Terence O’Toole, Glenda Harris, Dover Tinneen and others, with trophies donated by local businesses.

England Bowen Watenu Tynan & Green Gaiudha Terence O'Toole Atrs Maureen Corlett Trizes Domiteg Smith’s Newsagency Strange Alten Alleen Jurgens Horlicks Trop Oisotathon Latette Daryey Teremy Brown Alien Jones Glenda Hurries Chic Balent John Martin Nestles Con Milk Cox Daneel Miaisfieli Reginald Goldup Tet Dover Tinneen Hilditeh Nelson Carvelth AL W. Kelly Bes Peter McCabbin Lele Payne Dieqieline Woodhall Delamothe Shamk Ll Une Mike T

Shipping Wharf Bustle With Overseas Shipments Reported

The busy wharf handles varied ship traffic as Abe experts and others note exports by sea. Sugar loads loom high as ocean freight continues. A notable event highlights the Mermaid Yummie CWA Ball Petite at Tivoli Theatre on Friday September 6.

Lite Owl Everseas Tivoli Theatre

Flummery Flavor Ad Invites Local Shoppers

Roll call tallied at a local department store in Aber Puck Nieteklititt with a plea to select FROUE FLUMMERY Its delicious economical and nutritious all fruit flavors in a seven serving packet at A. J. Stores.

A. J

Court News Unclear Dated Crime Hearing In Whitrseiy

Fragmentary OCR reports a court session involving crime charges at Whitrseiy or nearby, with names and details garbled. The text notes an individual pleading guilty and being discharged with some probation or conditional terms. references a Townemile location and miscellaneous monetary sums.

Henry Sontener Bf MS Dwyerd Aebee

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