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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
3
The article details incendiary bomb construction and risks, including thermite charges from 2 to 10 pounds, ignition behavior, and dangerous projection during impact. It describes two suppression approaches the water method and sand burial, with step by step handling, equipment needed, safety gear, and evacuation guidance for operators.
A fragmented report recalls a young bull show in Aklerney, a prize watch, and local contests. It mentions legal figures, railway surveys toward Bowen Downs, and a Cooktown arrival with fleet disruptions. Sailors strike, police absence, and a dawn procession mark the day, with about 200 men parading Wong Choirlatie Street.
An advertisement touts a tonic claimed to remove blood poisons and excess acids, restore vitality, and aid digestion. It targets men women and children, claiming to cleanse stomach, kidneys and liver, boost energy and mood. Packets priced at four for twenty six cents, with a free booklet from Gyan & Green.
Lord Birdwood in the tay Graphic argues Hitler and Mussolini are forging a route to India via the Middle East. He warns that a long 8000 mile road from Berlin to Delhi could be attempted, with danger to Turkey and wider strategic aims. The piece stresses India may come under Axis influence if unchecked.
The article speculates on Nazi strategy in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It weighs whether Hitler will reinforce Italian forces in the East or redirect against Britain, noting Mussolini’s Egyptian aims and the British-Dominion fleet. It discusses potential German troop movements and naval constraints to control the Mediterranean.
Illustrated guide issued for public education on birth control and personal hygiene. Advertises free postage and requests inquiries from Mr and Mrs Gordon of 230 Edward Street Brisbane. Includes instruction and illustrations, with request for applications.
A historical account details the German raider Wolf and its actions near Australia and the Indian Ocean. It covers the capture near Rabool, raids on merchant ships, mines off Ceylon and Africa, and the Wolf's movements from August to February, with prisoners and captured cargo valued at many millions. It notes the Wolf’s armament and crew under Captain Nerger and the impact on Allied shipping during the war.
The readable fragments describe a warning or directive related to wardens and a formu lou, mentioning risk and forged avoidance. Names, places, and concrete actions are not discernible from the garbled input.
A reward list offers payments up to £500 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of persons involved in killing stealing or unlawfully using cattle or horns from numerous properties and estates. Named names include Lascelles Georgenga Lilypool Strathmore Woodhouse GILCHRIST WATT CUNNING TIAL and many others across Australia, with rewards for committing or aiding offenses.
The Bowen Independent notes agents for B Smith and Bou Rubber Stamps can supply Brisbane made Classon items to customers at Brisbane prices. An Olvene trial is mentioned.
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