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Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

2

Arrivals from Brisbane and Townsville Listed in Log

December 2 arrivals show Wodonga from Brisbane with Collins Clarke Bwiss-Davies Cops Hayward Meon How d steerage. Also December 2 Wodonga Kor Townsville passengers include McW Palmer A C Groom and Captain Mills.

Wodonga Brisbane Agers — Collins, Clarke Bwiss-Davies Cops Hayward Meon Howd Steerage Kor Townsville Mc_W. Palmer A. C. Groom Captain Mills

Beale Player Piano to Feature at Tivoli Evening

C Johnson proprietor of yell Pictures announces arrival from Australia of a Beale Player Piano, to be installed at Tivoli Wednesday night for musical variety. Also notes a heavy fall registered 128 points at the telegraph office and a court appearance involving Aboriginal Andrew Clases with Bowen handling. Dr Lucas dies in Brisbane aged 70, a noted chemist and author.

C. Johnson Yell Pictures Ex Aramac Poitin Beiag J. Macalister Andrew Clases Owen Gamble Gutlings Sterne Bowen Tivoli Theatre Alan Jack Tiartin Arama

HOWEN TOWN BAND CON CERT AND NEWS ROUNDUP

Howen Town Band plans its annual New Year concert at Tivoli Theatre with Aff Johnson providing visual entertainment. Bowen district notes include a Brisbane visit by Mr C Collins, railway progress plans for the Bowen River Coalfields and Proserpine rail links. A war prophecy and local updates close the column.

Bandmonster Aff Johnson Tivoli Theatre Menadive Kelly Bowen C. Collins MiLs A Brisbane Collins Millate Railways Bowen River Coalfields Proserpine Torwards Queensland

Mothers of Australia Call to Action for War Unity

A rhetorical appeal praising Australian mothers for sacrificing sons to defend freedom. It urges readers to honor their vows to the Empire by enlisting in Khaki with Australians for Australia, arguing Britain’s influence shaped the nation’s wartime spirit and urging immediate duty.

Australia Britain Eolst Hmpire

Reinforcements Referendum Meeting Planned

A meeting of persons interested in furthering the Reinforcements Referendum objectives will be held in the Shire Hall Board Room tomorrow evening at 7.30. Authorized by W. H. Gwun-Jones representing the Reinforcements Referenda Movement, Bowen.

Shire Hall Board Room W. H. Gwun-Jones Poole Street Bowen

Conscription Referendum Talk by Mc Coffins and Bowen

An advertisement notes M. L. A. Mc Coffins will address Ingellaye tonight at 8. Bowen speaks tomorrow night at 8. The subject is the Conscription Referendum. Authorized by the Conscription Committees led by Edwards, Hon. Lee, and Apth Bowes.

Mc Coffins M.L.A Ingellaye Bowen Edwards Hon Lee Bowes

Auction Sale Of Draught Horses At Bowen

Auction sale advertised for Thursday December 13 1917 at We Jetty Yards Bowen. From Wangaratta Shire Council instructions the sale features a large team of high head stout working horses with two motor tractors recently purchased. Horses guaranteed sound and to be suitable for haulage and farm work. Notices show representatives Bellas & Murray as auditors and Bayon firm address.

Doathbuilders Carson, Pitzalan & Con Gregory Street Bowen O _ PITZALAN &O Monts Fim Wangaratta RK. W. Miller Saciety Howes Bellas & Murray Audfiwors Hebet Street Bayon

Ukalunda Pars and district updates amid heavy rain

Local report from Ukalunda Pars notes about eight inches of rain and good pasture while cattle movements increase. Movements include 1000 head from St Angle to Rockhampton and 1650 head from Mackenzie to Durham Downs, with fencing work at the Repatriation Station and reports of new bloodstock arrivals and racing plans for the forthcoming Carnival.

Ukalunds Bornes Ole St. Angle Station Rockhampton Muswellbrook Btrashmore Sonoma Eat Plains Biralea Kyerah Love Mackenzie Conway Durham Downs Rome J. A. Brown Mickwtat WG. Ripley Felior New Blood i Due Cours Winter Irving & Roblagon Yuourmada Polygamist Polymsius Polygamigt Vacamunde Oma Jovel Tiealandu Minerals Company Binnath Mowkey Hat Hoywon Bowen Merchante Clermont Towats Ravenswoot

Cadet Potts Fights Opponent at Thrail Stadium

Report on a Saturday afternoon boxing match at Thrail Stadium where Cadet Potts faced six rounds against an opponent. Gray put up a strong showing with minor weakness evident. Folia won overall as spectators noted the match and the heat affected attendance.

Thrail Stadium Satardey Gray Vole Rempec

Grand Annual Band Concert at Tivoli Theatre

New Year’s night program features band and orchestral selections by top local artists. Includes quartettes duets and solo items with special numbers and a special picture. Tickets 1 shilling 6d at the gallery and box office.

Tivoli Theatre Galery

Notice on Kath Valley Freehold Shooting and Damages

A notice states that all shooting on Kath Valley Freehold ends and that any person found on the Freehold without a written order will be prosecuted. It warns that Pereous Histurbing’s stick during dry months on all water frontages will be prosecuted for heavy damages.

Kath Valley

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