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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
2
Regular fortnightly sailings advertised by Mihs Phip Co as agente. The notice urges not to rob children via unsuitable employment and promotes job creation. Printed by DB. J. Darwen for W. I. Darwen & Sons at The Bowen Independent Bowen Queensland.
Mr and Mrs J H L Carrell have returned to Bowen after a hobby trip in Charters Town My. Woo Gray led the way this afternoon for Byronaine on visit to the extinction. Ma J Donn in charge of the business with a bwemen.
A brief note interprets Helly as a term associated with meat quality, suggesting regional usage or slang. The piece hints at taste, texture, and grading connotations without citing a formal standard.
The fragment references dates like Mumday and Ter and mentions libel, law, infiel, and penalties. It lists points such as 2Pt and 4.06 with oaths, fines, and payments, several courtroom or legal terms, and mentions of a Gin and Sf. Law in a cryptic 18th or 19th century ledger style.
Ambiguousweek notes reference Chadstabil Nage and Pro Gnthie Sete describing events tied to birds, people named Mike Phone and Tie Kewwen, with dates in September and mentions of Pro Gnthie Sete and AU Oe PAL.
KE M Boulter promotes goods and services for everything in the Bachlery and Sporting One at Werbert Street, highlighting a general catalog of items and offerings on display.
Preliminary notice announces Bowen State School pupils present Pearl the Flabermaiden a comic operetta at Grant Theatre on Britday September over a hundred performers in the cast judged by Cinderella a strong local tradition of quality shows expected again by residents
The Bowen Horticultural Society announces its Annual Show next Friday with quality prizes in garden display, fruit, vegetables, and floral sections. Exhibitors from Bowen and district will present, with strong entries expected across wheat and wool products, while local homemakers aim for top honours in the prized classes.
The article describes tactical wind shifts from southeast to light northeast and sunny days drawing crowds to beaches and outdoor leisure. Temperatures rise toward warmer conditions with nights remaining pleasantly cool. weekend reader temperatures range around 64 at Moray and 40 at another site, with a passing comet attracting attention.
Report from Horseshoe Bay on a strange scene as beachgoers witnessed a large white object emerging from the water and firing a water spray. Despite earlier inquiries, observers noted no further aggressive action and the incident stands as the standout sighting of the morning.
Mr A T TH ty i Qued s Heweh Hotel writes from Burney dated 5/6/36 noting he has finished survey for the Uivdl Aviating Department and received a reply that with veining and other improvements completed the department would consider Peenmwe thin Aetiuntramne for all types of Herandines now operating in Australia civil. Inspector Angen Wen plans to visit Bowen soon and deliver further on the inspector's report. Proposes site Tavournlly for Adenaen and indicates progress may advance if certain details are provided.
Fragmentary item notes a decision involving a Winger Winters and Kelly, with reference to the Quality Breaks. The readable text suggests a possible sports or personnel context but lacks clear actions, dates, or affiliations. Further readable context is needed for a precise card.
Shipping reports irregular text about Tarik tonor arrival and tonnage details. Mentions 873 tons and a load for Tiina refinery. Notes delays and upcoming shipments from South ta diselulbye with several named places and vessels.
The piece notes a shortage of workers for picking tomatoes on local farms and long hours by those employed. It discusses the potential for unemployed residents to take up picking with wages of up to 80 pounds per week, suggesting this could be more profitable than relief.
The rush of northerners visiting the Brisbane Exhibition and teachers returning home for midwinter vacation peaked Saturday morning. Passenger numbers on the Heathern-bewid Mall line required an extra division, with the exodus reportedly equalling Christmas time. Southern tourists during winter helped compensate for the northern influx.
The Sub Collector of Customs notes a Royal Australian Navy visit withDestroyers Ven lett aul Waterhen arriving September 1 departing September 2 and ELMLAS Stuart arriving September 2 with activities extending from a prior day to the following Wednesday. The public may inspect the ships and local sporting bodies are urged to contact the ship commanders on arrival.
Mary Mupolre, star of "She Pighig Porter ts were exited over her forthcoming up to Troulswouil. Her wraeport pelvat yes have been taken sia wheidy she lity chonen elht frovky fer low poset on the geoat centre of Timon. Her fath er Mr. MM Mayeniee will accompany ter deting nd her tmaimager adl pe sonal amppeatimees uml brnalensts ite been arrangedu Newentyruk wher the Marlpown arrived Chere. Mary leaves Heiehono ay Avert Sth right to the middte of stew prbeiles. ICE means health and wholesome foods In summer time
Fragmented correspondence from Mirbsbiidig discusses project delays and staffing for a railway undertaking. Minister for Transport Brisbyne acknowledges disrupted plans, with references to depot work, workforce, and local delays.
A historical ad touts wood grease Peppermint Cure as a remedy for children’s persistent coughing or "yacking" coughs. The claim markets an easily prepared solution promising quick relief, typical of early 20th century health patent denials.
Ex alias Graceville State teacher and head of Graceville School legacy spans North Tosawiol and Port Polis districts. He began as pupil teacher, later led Graceville High, taught in Newtown Tomvoombay, Allorn, Merlida, and Kamferradl, ending at Graceville before death. Survived by a wide family including daughter at late Mr PW Revel and siblings in New Zealand, Sydney, Toswieh.
An aged OCR fragment reports on Vidette Hospital Velboy and a routine ward activity. It mentions a Heertsel Wits list, a son named Tate Matt, and various names and places in a disjointed health scene.
Advertising snippet notes typewriter ribbons Remington and Royal priced at four pence each, available at Bowen Independent Willisent Office.
Betzel Bros at Berews Cafe on West D. Gray offers seedlings bouquets and wreaths. Local shoppers can source greenery and decorative greens from this shopfront.
A brief note appears to describe a small business effort and related advertising by a local entrepreneur. The item notes a focus on promotional activities and the potential for increased sales through targeted messaging. No further details are provided.
A distorted text fragment describes the Licensing Commission reviewing hotel licenses on the islands and Rivers. It mentions figures like Mesure and O Hagiam and refers to the State Constitution and a ministerial inquiry into tourist development and minibar provisions.
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