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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

3

Battle for Britain in London and raids across the coast

London reports daylight raids on Paghind with allied battles off the coast ending last night in London s longest air raid lasting over several hours. Raiders split into three groups and flew over South Wales Midlands South-west North-east and Southeast Kaplan. Forty six German planes were destroyed and fifteen British planes lost though eleven pilots are known to be safe.

London Theatay Paghind Wight South Wales Midlands North-east Seth-east Kaplan

Bombs Struck Eire as German Bomber Flew Over County Wexford

A German bomber reportedly crossed County Wexford delivering a raid over Rive and nearby towns. The Eire Government lodged a protest with Berlin, demanding full restitution and explaining the damage and casualties.

Hubles Treadoy County Wexford Rive Tetay

Berlin Under Fire from New Allied Operations

Berlin faced renewed bombardment as Allied air forces intensified patrols over the capital. British and American units targeted airfields and industrial sites on the outskirts while reporting difficulties due to weather and heavy cloud cover.

Navy Takes a Hand in Detention War Action

Navy forces engage near coast lines with bombardments and troop movements. British loyal units resist in contested areas as ships maneuver and fire along barred sea routes. Our forces penetrate a barrier near Bard and clash with enemy concentrations in icy waters.

Helliah Coleyais Hardin Ace Bardi Hell

Italy and Greece Tension Feared As Demilitarized Zone Quoted

Athens circles report rising tension between Italy and Greece with limited diplomacy. The Times Athens correspondent notes Italian troops completed the occupation of the demilitarized Greco Albanian frontier zone and more units move toward the Albanian border amid a broader regional stalemate. Turkey is said to be stirring potential war dynamics.

London Thesay Athens Ttaly Greece Heme Lonton Italhan Alantin Allantia Times’ Bucharest Turkey

Doctored Golf Balls Stir Open Championship Talk

Vines in Melbourne reports rumors of altered golf balls used in the open, claiming some players relied on a mysterious ball with enhanced distance and others denied the charges. Officials plan tests on weight and diameter as the sport debates new equipment changes and potential rules impacts.

Oatcheer Tawsen Tittle Harry Hopman Melbourne Vines Cleveland Rome United States Calf Association Vitex New York Times Henry Pleard Americaog.a Heampton Fleard Tieard Te Ali Aenatenr Tle Sive Um Politie Spemil

TYPEWRITER RIBBONS Rem Inzton and Royal

Capacities include Rem Inzton and Royal typewriter ribbons and portable ribbons as listed by Bowen Independent in the latest classifieds.

Bibbone Bowen

Biblical Predictions at Seaside Lecture Alarm War Signs

Miss Augusta Cook of the Protestant British Israel League argued in a seaside town that current air warfare reflects biblical prophecy. She cited Revelation to claim the sixth and seventh winds foretell the war in the air and a coming earthquake that could devastate much of Europe, with lands sinking and new continents forming in the Pacific. The talk, held in a grand hall, drew a large crowd as she warned of the Second Advent and a prelude to Armageddon.

England Augusta Cook British Israel League Satan Amea Liles Hitler Mussolini Earth Thansand Sears Sonl Europe Americinn Miture Pacific George TV Arme- Heddon

Buy a Spitfire campaign urged by Queensland allies

The President of the Queensland Local Authorities Association urged local groups to back a Buy a Spitfire drive. He cited support from Louie here Ayshire and city councils, the Red Cross and other fundraisers. He urged committees to collect funds and buy promptly, warning against deception and delays.

Queensland Local Authorities Association J. L Annand Ayshire A. W. Faddien

Destroyers for Britain head toward American transfer plan

Reports from New York indicate newspapers connected with the United States government have signaled to the United Kingdom a transfer of several destroyers. Britain is widely urged to receive the vessels, with a possible move through Canada within a few days.

New York Waname Oria Camila

Far East News Summary From Official Organ

The Far East section reports on Japan-Nanking cooperation and Chinese demands for open diplomacy. It notes a U.S. warning of reckoning with Japan, Japan’s persistence on its rigid stance, and a wholesale recall of Indonesian diplomats with purge of many embassy staff.

Far East Wing Ching Wei Japan

Shire of Wangaratta Amends By-law on Meeting Fees

Notice of a Special Meeting held August 28 1140 to amend Chapter 11 of the By-law governing fees and expenses for attending meetings. The Shire intends to confirm the resolution after 30 days. Copy available at the Shire Office during office hours. Crowley Shire Clerk. Bowen 27th August 10, aR

Cowell Tff. F Crowley

Price of Soft Drinks Raise Prompted by Costs

Public notice states that after the late September date the price of all soft drinks will be increased by tid per dozen due to higher costs. signed H. A. Smith and A. Archer. Also notes a postponed coursing meeting rescheduled for Saturday September 7 with nominations for the postponed wedding and arrangements by C. B. Murrell, secretary.

C. B. Murrell

Bowen Brancil ILA SJL A BOWEN BRANCIL drill notice

Members of the Returned Soldiers Volunteer Corps are summoned to the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening August 28 at 8 p.m. for instructions in machine gun handling and general defence work.

Returned Soldiers Volunteer Corps

Port Denison Sailing Club Annual Meeting Notice

The Amiel Meeting of Members will be held at the School of Art on Monday evening next at 4 am. Members are invited to attend to receive the Annual Report and Balance Sheet, elect officers, fix a care for opening Sailing Beacon, and conduct general business.

Amiel Bchool Arta Tntending

Auction Sale By Public Works Department Notice

Auction to be held at 12 o clock on Thursday September to remove a teacher's residence at the Rinte School in Collinsville. Property includes Vivttingreen painting, 3 Tedrowinis, kitchen barthrenul pappry with verandals at front. For details contact GEO The TCORNET Auctioneer.

Department of Public Works My Marn Powell Breet Bowen Thursdarty Thy Rinte Sehowl Kosln Collinsville Tedrowinis Barthrenul Geo E Tcornet

Charmosan Hand Lotion Sold Across Pharmacies

Charmosan hand lotion marketed widely appears in chemists and draperies, with stock distributed through retailers and chains. The product emphasizes skin care benefits and is listed in multiple outlets under common brand labeling.

Fragmented text left in a historical note

The readable passage appears to be garbled or corrupted OCR with no clear coherent event or names. It mentions women and skin tone but lacks identifiable persons, dates, places, organizations, or a discernible action to summarize.

Charmosan cold cream sold in Boudoir shops and chains

A fragmented notice indicates Charmosan cold cream available widely including Boudoir outlets, tuber root product mentioned, with reference to elemists, drivers, and stores across chain locations. The sparse text suggests a distribution or advertising listing for the product through various retailers.

Advertising offer for Elc and News Paper Reach

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