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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1936
Page
2
Postage required for this issue lists rates to Australia and New Zealand id to United Kingdom via France 2d via Allsen route 1d to other British possessions ad to U.S.A. and foreign countries 6d.
An item notes solicitor and surgeon dentist E. J. Caine at Ehire Hall Bowen with contact phone 82. The notice includes an international information disclaimer about overseas intelligence and Times correspondence.
The weather remained perfect over the weekend with clear skies and sunny conditions. Local notes mention taxes and community updates while the city prepares for upcoming events and activities.
In a garbled cycling item a list of riders and odds is read with references to Wristane Tid and Goldfern. The text includes scattered names, placements, and a mention of a Peppermint Cure for influenza and colds.
The article fragment describes a golf competition with unclear phrasing and multiple misread names. It mentions Stephenson Suet and Miss Covhonne winning an event, plus a Sunday trophy led by President Achieved and Captain Allison.
A garbled shipping notice details Felts port transfers from Senuth to dieeluoge aboard a 140 ton vessel. It mentions Port Alm operations after low tides and overseas freights, with references to Marg Teistisriihe, Nollevment, and a Mike alias. The message notes arrival from Taewin vile and a general, non specific exchange of goods and metals.
The obituary notes Hap Arthur Kelly died after a long illness at the Downsville benefit hospital. Born near Finders, he was 53, worked in Benal business, ran hotels in Downy Wil Collinsville and Bowen, and led in Mounted Tatertry. Survived by five brothers, one sister, wife, and two daughters. The funeral was at Presbyterian Church Tawnetile.
A fatal accident occurred at the Bure Mine in Collinsville on Saturday. A worker fell from a staging and died shortly after. the deceased leaves a widow and two young children. Funeral details and related incidents in Collinsville are noted, including other workplace accidents over the weekend.
An early 20th century street collision on Trewell Street involved a car driven by Mrs A Cannon striking a wheel, injuring Mrs Cannon who was taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred near the center of the thoroughfare and witnesses reported emergency responders and local authorities at the scene.
Police court records describe hearings about alleged rooftop concealment and vandalism near licensed premises. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference is made to court movement and possible penalties. Names and exact charges are fragmentary.
A large Bowen District Growers Association gathering honored Mr Cox who leaves his Bowen post to head the Sydney selling floor. Speakers praised his loyalty, plant-life knowledge, and helpfulness to growers, wishing him success and noting the transfer reflects confidence in his abilities.
Market notes mention Melbourne and Sydney citrus and pumpkins with prices quoted. References to shipments, prices to arrive next week, and varying prices for pumpkins and color fruit. The fragmentary text discusses demand, enquiry levels, and a few notes on pests and treatment.
A meeting praised Mr Kelsey's capabilities and pledged full support from growers for the Sydney project. Speakers contrasted Kelsey with Mr Cox, highlighting Kelsey’s experience and willingness to serve farmers, while plans discussed foundations in Bowen and new duties in the district. The gathering then shifted to a social, with orders for fishing tackle and sporting goods at F. W. Bouiller in Herbert Street.
The Transport Commission meets at Bowen House to review state transport facilities and their adequacy. It assesses employment, charges, administration, and coordination across the state, seeking arrangements to unify transport, protect state interests, and consider port and harbour control under state authority.
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