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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
2
The report on Radio Officer Carter’s death notes Rev A Asbee read the Church of England service. due to uncertainty the Presbyterian rites were performed by Rev Asloe at the ship captain’s request after Carter’s fatal accident.
Miss Merilyn Benk holidaying in Maeckwy with Mr and Airy Buxtom returns to Sallabory Plains. Passengers to Townsville on Sunday include Miss Gaffney and Miss Trussell and Mr Trodrea while Miss Mowhirt leaves for Brisbane and Mr N James for Rockhampton. Anglican Bishop Rev J Feetham will arrive in Bowen by rail motor and confer forty four candidates at Trinity Church tonight.
The Hospital section revises the contributor fee grid after an error in last issue. The new plan sets a standard contributor fee of 1 shilling for adults, to be charged by the board across all departments.
Blize Howry 66 died at his residence on Tuesday. The funeral departed from the Trowin Catholic Church at 1 pm.
An inquest adjourned from Bowen was resumed in Mackay before Coroner Mr C. 7 Buxren. The death of 34 year old English sailor Erle Litherland Carter occurred after he fell from a ship's wharf in Bowen on August 10. Evidence described a fall from the accommodation deck and a skull fracture. Carter had been aboard since June 5 and his mother is Mrs J. F. Carter of Liverpool. The inquest continues to determine the exact circumstances and cause of death.
In Commons Churchill asserts Britain is stronger than ever, ferried vast Allied material across the Atlantic, with over two million troops and growing air power. He notes open seas, wider U boat control, and potential American reinforcement as the war aims to prolong and deepen Allied supremacy. Roosevelt eyes talks on Newfoundland and military facilities with Britain.
Local newspaper notes advertising services available to readers. Offers to arrange ads at affordable prices. Emphasizes that advertising in print remains effective for reaching the public.
Market observers note Toni prices edging up after a period of stagnation. Farmers' organisations push for reforms to improve supply chains, with fruit and vegetables showing cautious gains. Sydney Tomatoes reach 4 to 4 6 per unit and cucumbers improve, while market prospects brighten.
A Friday afternoon Red Cross meeting in the Shire drew a large turnout and many new members. Mayor Ann E W Raweell chaired as Mrs Spencer Wopkins outlined Red Cross work, with Terence Kelser and Rev A Philipson endorsing the cause. Afternoon tea was served by the Red Cross committee. Donations listed include £580 from Born Pill ke Co and other gifts noted. Tivoli Theatre scheduled for September 5.
An unreadable fragment discusses Townsville matters and a proposed formation of a local body. The text references Janet and a crisis in life, with mentions of a vote and political actions. No clear names or dates are readable.
Assistant Engineer B J Selah reports multiple boreholes along the river from the spear line to the center, depths ranging 22 to 28 feet and rock bottom at several points. Holes on the downstream side show varying sand depths, with a clay bank indicated downstream, suggesting good water quality for future dry periods if properly pumped.
A garbled OCR note lists names and phrases in a disrupted vow-related fragment. Readable parts reference a wedding or agreement event with persons or titles, but concrete details are missing or unclear.
The Bowen Independent notes two days of overcast weather with light showers since Tuesday. Rain totals include January 2.11, February 0.10, March 4.25, April 17.54, May 7.0, and yearly rainfall at 61.1 inches, well above average but below the record. Farmers welcome the beneficial rain.
Fragmentary text suggests a national news broadcast plan for holiday week. Mentions timing and a Diva segment but lacks clear entities or dates.
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