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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

3

Harbour Board reports July collections and seven month totals

The harbour board reports July collections at £1539 3 5 and higher seven month totals with increases over last year. Shipments to Novos and Go0 fone Mewe were noted. form applications and jetty work are mentioned, with names like Chris geben and Hin.

Benleers Porto Crn Wits Novos He Duta Chris Geben Miege Aversen Alilpis HD Denk Feng

Landon forces claim victory in three raids

A Sunday report states at least six hundred Geri orders and fighters took part in three raids near Latimer and Chefist Mielene Hele, with 104 planes believed lost. Officials warned the day’s battles left the enemy defeated and many pilots reported safe.

Landon Latimer Mielene Hele

Surprise for Italians in a heavy Tib Yn attack

A Sunday report from Vatho says a fleet left Alexandr and conducted a heavy bombardment against Tib Yn. Troopy concentrations were said to be missing as invasion failed. Bombardment lasted about thirty minutes and reportedly overwhelmed Italian forces. Eleven planes were airborne in the operation.

Vatho Alexandrlyanietly Tib Yn Berpe Surpre Aeria Ptndom Ali Arn

Ming-Nish tomato variety praised by Tasmanian grower

The Mackay Mercury reports Mr Ti Donelis of Mleystowe received samples of the Ming-Nish tomato variety from Aydrey seed. Plants grown this year yielded two clusters weighing about 120 and 140 units per stalk, with four to five fruit per row and texturing described as firm and market ready. All plants were disease free.

Mackay Mercury Ti. Donelis Mleystowe Aydrey Plantess Douglas’ Gworda

London Tea Party Honors Dominion Soldiers

A chaotic London tea party celebrated Dominion servicemen arriving in London with mixed commentary about Mussolini and Hitler. The event featured remarks by Lord Willingdon and references to a planned march through London, while broadcasts and reports from papers noted wartime tension, morale concerns, and dispersing rumors of a peace terms broadcast.

Dominion London Mussolini Alter Wensted Lenden Tard Willingdon Thilin Tie Tusson Anys Alt Jer BBC van Cooper Snooper Dover Ewasti England Germany Auduilion New Zealand Ionquets Tommy Cone Evening News Hitler Canada

Merinda Couring Results and Provisional Poll Support

Merinda residents back their Miss ALF candidate with two main weekend events. Friday night saw a successful fund-raising conversion drive and Saturday featured a popular coursing meeting with races listing many named dogs and placements across multiple heats and consolations. Further results and details to follow.

Merinda A.lf Fumda Afrotiite Silent Bon Pleahaleen Kiash Ladle Spear Lad Great Fort Sydney Natty Miss Conce Battrette Bisle Charlie Bobalong Spot Andy Broadbent Noses Dride Daiden Father Dale King Thuntr Western River Winsome Boy A

Myanch A Party Novelties in North at Renanciable Prices

A brief notice highlights Myanch A Party Novelties offering a large northern selection with affordable pricing. The ad touts variety and value, inviting shoppers to explore a range of party items at appealing rates.

Secret cream promises younger looking skin in Austria

An advertisement touts Creme Chirniesan as a miracle anti aging cream sold in Austria. It claims to remove wrinkles and blemishes, making skin look younger and prettier.

Anstridia

Electric Delivery Van From Australia Claims Fast Start

An electri ally driven truck designed for parcel delivery is described with a 40 mile range from six batteries and a full recharge in seven hours. The vehicle promises rapid acceleration, reaching 20 mph in seconds, with a claimed power output near twelve kilowatts.

Australia Enya Herwid Phos Leslie B S Pprijer Ae Aydney Nicker Hie Chinais

Famous Creme Charmosan hits shelves nationwide

A mysterious cream product branded Famous Creme Charmosan appears in major retailers and elite stores, marketed as available everywhere through distributors.

Melbourne Cup prospects and top Melbourne horses listed

The article surveys contenders for the Melbourne Cup and Derby from Melbourne and Sydney. It highlights Lucrative and Pantheon as leading weights, notes rivals like Hali fax Industry Sir Richard and Matkal, and mentions bookmakers expectations and possible Cup double outcomes. Nightbeam and Paladin entries are discussed for staying power and form.

W. McTel Alote Randwick Lucrative Derby Elaggles Melbourne Paondect Dark Fell Sydney Memington Halifax Industry Sir Richard Malkai Reo Vite Matkal Coalfield Silyer Peter Pan Phar Gan Poltrel Maikus Pantheon Hivette Ance Tf Gindyney Nightbeam

Teleherds Boxer Wins Knockout in Seventh Round

In New York on Friday night Teleherds improved to victory as Boxing manager Jack Moore announced hopes for a world title shot. Lenn Zorvikc was knocked out in the seventh round at the elslioe statue area as fans watched the bout amid betting chatter and local hustle. The result could influence Hawelt weet a matter in Mele Avelile Menre and escalation toward a world middleweight championship.

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Balmy August Memorandum in City Office Chaos

Fragmentary OCR notes show a tangled memorandum involving city officials Bowen Tharsdhos and Rephember, dated but illegible. The text hints at a September meeting, a petition, and an eviction or peti issue, with no clear outcome or actions stated.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Product Names Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text mentions various nonsensical phrases and names including Mrtegredey Taney Tait and Lineal Va WE chili etre, with no clear event or entities. No coherent news item or identifiable people, places, or dates emerge to form a proper summary.

Lineal

Special Lease Notice Fragment Incomprehensible Text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions lease related terms and names but is largely unreadable. It references a period ah leaded and various mixed words that do not form a coherent event or action. No clear date location or parties can be established from the readable fragments.

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