Strike Hits Bowen Tomato Trade Amid Coal Walkout
An interview with L Sued of Bowen Frost Export Cueage Asan details how a coal strike disrupted interstate rail service, delaying shipments from Bowen to Brisbane Sydney and other markets. The Bowen association moved 200 tons interstate while losses and transport costs cut shareholder returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sued
Bowen Frost Export Cueage Asan. Ltd
Lia Organisation
Boeuthern
Queenshnd
Weil
Farether
Bowen
Sydney
Livty Tewls
Taree
Telis
Tn Harvest
Qoaeenstaind
Mievenent
Beachey Af
Brisbane
Amd
Brisbaie
Ehitt
Xem Cemlitien
Aswoichillun
Stelke Grip
Fond Steile Do
Mb Tenes
Sharehalders
Eidshyne
Sundiss Teady
Carveys
Cnicket
Birishame
Dkee
Periienludy
Liebons Ty Sturcholters
N.kw
Brishue
Agulnat Frudt
Trioisit
Refute Your Money and Valuables via SECURA SAFE DEPOSIT
Aped at SAMUEL ALLON and RONA LIMITED the notice discusses securing money and valuables through SECURA safe deposit services. It notes potential disputes or claims regarding custody and responsibility. No explicit names of victims or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secura Safe Deposit
Samuel Allon & Rona Limited
Tomato diseases across Queensland tomato growing districts
The article outlines tomato disease and insect patterns in four main Queensland regions Bowen Burdekin delta Rockhampton Yurwin Brisbane Stanthern and Limisfail. It discusses climate influence on disease spread notably temperature and humidity, with Irish blight bacterial spot and leaf spot noted in dry cool periods and wilt resistance concerns for the Towen rookeye variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Aberdeen
Dept. of Agriculture and Stock
Q. Ag. Journal
Queensland
Bowen
Burdekin Delta
Rockhampton
Yurwin
Brisbane
Lta
Tans
Giant Pineapples Describe Unusual Tropical Produce
A garbled report details oversized pineapples sent to the city by Mr G Lotter of Duranbub Lower Tweed. The fruit measures about 20 inches around with unknown weight, destined for a tropical fruit case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hye Munwillumbah
Queensland Railways strike sparks fruit and veg hauling disruption
Railway department acknowledges the strike impact and vows to prioritize essential freight. Association shareholders face severe reverses as transport services halt while crews and officers work to restore normal operations.
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Sali
Wwe
Rathwiy
Assuvdutiom
Wumissioner
Railways
Queensland
Toy
Market Loadings and Prices for Tomatoes and Related Produce
The Brisbane and Sydney market reports list loadings and prices for tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums, rock melons, eggfruit and pumpkins. Quality varied with fair tomato quantities, strong denim value up to 20/ and occasional 22/ per half bushel, green meat hoes weak, Bowen consignments moving 10/- to 14/ with forward ripe cheaper, coloured ines mainly 16/- to 20/ with some sales higher.
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B.F
Sydney
Brisbane
Newcastle
BFE
Rome
Bowen
New Variety of Potato Exton Grows in Patch Trial
Lenathan seed underwent a trial in Exton where 21 bags yielded harvests from 312 square yards. The Exton potato, selected by Ar Chas Exton from Katahdin seedlings, resembles its parent but matures 14 days later. Tubers are thick oval with white skin and shallow eyes. quality is high. The crop has been tested by the Department of Agriculture and by commercial growers. Exton plans 60 acres of planting this year as orders arrive from a grower and neighbours. Interest from New South Wales and South Australia is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Reading
Exton
New South Wales
Nouth Australia
Fancy Balloons and Streamers At Bowen Independent
A event featuring balloons and streamers held at Bowen Independent on February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Independent
Bowen Independent Advertises Party Supplies
The Bowen Independent promotes fancy paper serviettes for birthday parties and similar events, selling items like cash books ledgers day books and tickets. It lists check ticket books at 44 cents each and advertises the Bowen Independent as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Independent
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Co-Operative Marketing
Co-Operative Distributing Society Ltd
Cox
Murray Bros. Fruit & Produce
SOGO
C.O.D
Shipping No
F. H. G. Rogers Municipal Markets
B.F.E
C.C.D. Bowen
J. Callaghan
Farm Produce Commission
Ultimo Road
QUEEN
Yocksus Bros
Estab
Renler
Brad
Natra Factory
R. Bragg
Rail NO
A. S. Barr
Fruit Exchange
Brishane
Barr
Televione
RASH
Ater House
Bowen Area
Trathinisston
Bowen Fruit Export Co-operative Assn. Ltd
Delta Cooperative Service
Neptune Oil
General Hardware & Farmers
DELTA
Murray Bros
Roma ST
de Witt
Yorty
DeWitts
The
School OF Arts
ER. L. MacKenzie
E. A. Ruddle
Council Chambers
Herbert
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