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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1936
Page
2
Bowen Der 2 1034 aged 22 years. Memorial lines express love from sister Sumiv List and brothers La. Elizabeth Ann and Kennedy hospital links appear in a funeral notice. The fragmentary text memorializes a young woman with affectionate family tributes.
The group thanks Mr. Fred Meloner Mrs BL Bitselien Mes Drickwater Mrs Cimeroi Mr fad Ark Newnes and all members for floral tribute and support during the illness and passing of their beloved mother and grandmother.
Inquiry mat by Salt Works today reveals that total salt harvested up to Bo'olevk tonight will tie 44NK tons. Approximately the same amount to be gathered from that poor itly expected that this Will keep the men employed not Friday week.
Race meeting details mention entries and pools with unclear names and outcomes. The document references committees, fees, and entertainment plans and urges participation in upcoming events and purchases. The tone preserves a period newspaper style with local notices and promotional language.
Warrant Officer Wilson cannot visit Bowen tonight to lead the militia parade and no army manoeuvres will take place. General disappointment runs through the rinks who hoped for progress with actual training begun last Wednesday.
The horizon shows storm clouds fading as a cold front clears. North to north-northeast breezes prevail with dry to damp days. Southeast winds may arrive after the holiday. Temperatures ranged Tuesday 68. Min 72, Wednesday 86, and 70.6.
In the Police Court on Monday before Mrok, eight young men appeared for travelling by train between Inkerman and Bowen without paying fare. Convicted and fined 1 pound each, with default to be movide im prisonment. Also, on Tuesday, Thomas Gray was found drunk in George Street and fined 1 pound with default to imprisonment.
ThRINE, Coop, Assn Ltd report telegrams on Toes Way Mercurie wineapples 22/ to 14/. TSy toys 12/- to 14/. Pumpking 20/- to 28/. jelly apples 4/- to 104. oilers f/- 12/-. mangoes 4/- to S/. Brisbane fruit market slow with vari eties 4/- to S/. pineapples 10/ to 1?7. large sales in good demand.
A 12 mile road race began at the Exchange Hotel and finished at Taveroon crossing via Mt Nutt and back to town. Jack Payne won by 41 seconds ahead of K Venant with N Martin, C Daweon, Broadhead and others following. Bowen aims for Brisbane Queenland trip with Veunard delegate chosen for Chih contest.
The item highlights Kellys Ice streaking ahead of rivals in a bold challenge, underscoring its dominance. No softer details are provided, but the narrative frames Kellys Ice as superior in the field or competition.
Canberra telegrams from Bowen and Townsville in Queensland discuss flying boat bases for the Empire air mail route. Minister for Defence and Civil Aviation Board weigh Bowen inclusion, awaiting Major Brackley survey report and Singapore–Sydney route findings before final decisions. Bowen and Townsville factors to be considered before Darwin–Sydney stops are fixed.
Dowenice Max Grosskrents, wounded from a prior injury, competed brilliantly at Wickledin Cannon in a world epee motor cycle championship. He led early after a desperate overtaking attempt by Prov, then recovered to win the event in 602 seconds. A crash marred the second race as he again challenged the opponent.
Ulster 1 Thegere in elute of he Baby at Rewen records attendances for November. Readings show 125 attendances, 4 new births, end 10, average daily attendance 21.2, 2 new babies visited, subsequent visits paid 1, and 3 newborns notified by Registrar.
A fragmented report describes Christmas railway mail operations with schedule notes. It mentions trains from Townsville, Toawas- Tih, and Trishane to Powis, with departures and restricted passenger movements. Evening and Monday morning services are referenced, along with terms like northern passengers and a special Saturday morning carriage.
Fragmentary report notes a sugar processing event in Prague area with mentions of participants, a Titan crushing score, and a week of activity. References to Pens depot and a meet at Herbert Street hint at a regional trade or competition with entities such as Tate, Lowen, and Haraossa, though details remain unclear.
Social notes record the marriage of Hateld Aster Shelley to Doreen Meow formerly of Cattle Valley Station. Bride to wed at Maretha with plans for a Christmas New Year holiday aboard the Manunda and tours to Barrer Reef and Sydney. Additional items note travel, engagements, and social visits across towns.
Race results show two contests held Saturday for the Wie Bird Cage trophy with four Walls and the Cunnercup for the Commenbil Hotel trophy. Officials note a near Monday decision on the Perme OUP Ottis WL De appointment, with emphasis on quality in meat standards.
The November croquet afternoon at Rowen Croquet Club featured competitive play and social baking stalls. Members and guests enjoyed cakes and sweets while auctions and sales showcased accessories and cycling gear as part of the event chaos.
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