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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1952

Page

5

Bowen holidayers fill town as sorrow deepens

Local Bowen page notes numerous residents and visitors from North Queensland towns on holidays with families in Bowen. It reports a death in Ayr, Mrs. Bertha Walmer, aged around 50, and mentions the passing of Mrs. Abi Beat. The piece also announces the Tivoli Theatre opening of "KANGARGO" with new admission prices.

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Mackay croquet annual tour draws eight HA players

Eight members of the HA journeyed to Mackay for a four day croquet visit. The group included Mesdames Vomrle, Luft, Illison, Koulle, Kirk, Lister and Miss M. Musay. Play featured victories by Mackay Bowen and Peters en route to mixed doubles and team matches. A welcoming speech was given by Mrs. Beech, with social events and a final note that Mackay visitors return soon.

Croquet Musdames Vomrle Luft Llison Koulle Kirk Lister Miss M. Musay Mackay Cuwdel EL Sol Meng Iss Massy Ehlilips Beevk Eirk Y Keable Petersen Bowen Mendames Phllips Miey Missy Kirk Comrie Liztee Davie Weir Keable Milson Beech Johnson Autternouiy Poltts Mesdames Meng Bowwa Miss Mintssy Fillisum Gilson Coardel Vamerun Tobertyun Tambton Beech Butson Kirk Keubty Damie Chivie Beevh Auchut B. A. Kirk Moeaydi Viney Seulow Jihiy Mesdames Beech Gilbeau Liss Musey Julien Elilahu Y Cuaurle Batson Phillips Duff Vy Keabho Iertson Howhot Kirk Petersen Hedy P. Beech Mesdes Lowman Slother Mesdines Ibsemy Ahanakwil Thevel Amd Kealele iSecretary Minerstork i Mrrs Cerner Meadiaines Mike Arch TeneeTuh Mescuiarnes Gia Bown and Teterken Mienvanders Heilifial Orehbis Deaifterwins de Bimee Aflerioas Folata Uiibies Mieke Noli

Fragmented OCR List of Names and Phrases Across Items

The text presents a dense garble of odd names, titles, and phrases with no clear story or event. It reads like an OCR scrape of various proper nouns, fictional or obscure designations, and scattered descriptors without context or coherence.

Reward notices and prizes for property crimes and cattle

A lengthy, old notice lists rewards not to exceed various amounts for convictions, recoveries, or information related to thefts, arson, and property crimes against a long list of stations, properties, and individuals. It includes specific payments for cattle hides, saddlery, and other property tied to named estates and persons.

Euealys W. T. Wharton & Co Birralee Lolworth Gilchrist, Watt & Cunningham Strathmore Woodhouse Beoak Pastoral O Richard Foot Cardington Vaust Bros Breadaligne Kirkaie Pastoral Coy Kirknie Terguson Tyerwin Inkerman the Stocks Eat J. 0Isbell Havijob Heidelberg J. B. Kelly Astford A.J. McDonald Cutila Vale Mountain Home Robertson Brog Winter Irving Brog Yacamunda St. Ann's EB. H. Lascelles Goor- Bunga Lilypool Trustees Scartwater Scartwater Station J. Gordon & Sons Mt. Plegnant Belmore Downs W. G. Ripley & O Whitlan Ukalepds Ott Burnfoot Majors Creek BR. Moore & Coy Pretty Bend Heatley & Co Gilyar Glengarra Berg Australia London) Ltd Longton Pandang Creek Dourke Broa Lochinvar Cryde Mra Mrs. Lewis Curse O'Gowrie W. & S. Quinn Weetabba Turner Bienheim Nebo F. Willams Stratford J. A. Cottam Abbotsford Bowen Plonear Eat Kalamla Cameron

Council Debate Over Roadworks Sparks Curated Replies

Local council members clash over use of vehicles for municipal projects. A reader letter by Guerra criticizes spending while praising Overseer and Water Foreman for efficiency. mentions a hole in footpath and alleged vandalism as part of the evening’s discussion.

Valitow Loaise Emi Counelliers

Singer Sewing Machine CQ Bowen and D Kinnear Contact Points

Representative TAS D Kinnear stationed at Bowen offers Singer Sewing Machine CQ and repairs. Contact through Linton's Newsagency Snell Tourist Agency Steel's Store Queen's Beach and Meedlea for sale at above stores. New meetings available for cash for easy terms. Repairs carried out promptly and guaranteed.

Tas. D. Kinnear Howen Linton Snell Steel Queen's Beach Belts Meedlea

Table Tennis At Mailway Institute Sees Keen Prep

A large attendance at Mailway Institute table tennis as champions hint at rest of season. Listed Lewiling players include Les Due DL Avies Lex creftun Lan Milton Digkven Henry Allan Bern Conners um dirksen Ted Olsen with ladies Amon tle lidles Mrs Avie Agnes Suit Caren ac Tap Brown Dorothy Edverton down Keefe mid Gloria Tacrobert. This Sunday the secretary trophy will be played at 7.0 pm with popular family nights at the Grand Two Pics.

Mailway Institute Cindy Jayt Sandis Les Due DL Avies Lex Creftun Lan Milton Digkven Henry Allan Bern Conners Um Dirksen Ted Olsen Amon Mrs. Avie Agnes Suit Caren Ac Tap Brown Dorothy Edverton Down Keefe Gloria Tacrobert

Gracedale Entries Invite Further Specimens and Cattle

Prize listings note gracedale entries for No 8s and 9s and 6s 170 Koolatah No 6s 133 Koolatah No 9s 7 Speyed cows. Public invitation for additional entries across breeds and cattle categories.

Gracedale Koolatah

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