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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
2
Friday December event features cokes, sweet jumble and novelty stalls. Ham wheel and dance in School of Aria at 8 pm. Always W AL extends helping hand to all.
The Main Roads Committee calls for owner truck drivers to report at 1 am Thursday at Bowen Aerodrome. Yard trucks with dual wheels power hoist and adjustable tailboards are required. A reference will be given to returned soldiers.
In Industrial Court before Industrial Magistrate M Dwyer Toph Metcam sought permission to work as a yardman at Denison Hotel below minimum wage for twelve months. The application was granted on condition he remains in wood payment. Ryan district organiser for the AW opposed the application.
A short note of thanks for donations to the Greek Appeal Fund aiding their country. Mention by Burne Philp & Co and Mr W Buck Pout of Ain WF Stone MUger Thnk Ww 1.
Personal notes list Misses Lorraine Gray dil Hite Foley and Thelma Whalwn aged 81, plus Master Bolly Evars, A Knterman and three others leaving town for Christmas in Brisbane. Mr and Mrs Walmingley and Miss Frances Walusley of Proserpine visit Bowen, Mrs Darwen heads to Rockhampton for several weeks, Weegy Thoyer goes to Brisbane for six months, Miss Jessica Stewart visits Mucky for a school holiday spelling.
A damaged weather note describes very wet conditions with fog and rain. It mentions a storm moving slowly, damp air, and temperatures around eighty eight in a garbled way, with uncertain forecast for Wednesday and BAS.
Air Ministry reports Ten three units with only one returning disrupted Thalians reforming troops near Korea. RAF bombers launched low altitude strikes on the Pograder Korea road after a direct appeal from General Staff. Weather forced low level bombing, machines dived to within feet of ground to hit bridges and troop columns. No troops found on the blocked road as Hanes proceeded through the valley.
London reports Bristol and nearby towns in the West of England were bombed last night. Incendiaries set fires including a children's hospital where patients were moved to safety. Churches damaged. anti-aircraft guns repelled raiders. Aerial bombardment also hit Welsh coasts and London suffered a moderate home destruction in the incident.
A mild earthquake occurred around 12 20 am on Tuesday waking Bowen residents. The tremor lasted seconds as houses creaked and foundations groaned. Authorities noted it remained a local event with some speculation but no confirmed cause. Similar minor quakes have happened in northern Australia in past years.
Market reports show slow selling across common goods with prices ranging from 57 to the mid 20s per unit. Several items indicate easy demand in specific lines as northern and eastern regions report steady sales and limited offerings at 1/5 and 8/- levels.
The report details multiple injuries from accidents including a left knee laceration to Roger Goodwin after colliding with a fence, treated locally then moved to hospital where the wound worsened. Meg Kerr received a bite while near winter quarters and was sent for medical care. A third incident involved a chair collision injuring an unnamed person. medical assistance provided and transport arranged to a forest area for further care.
This week’s Wes Dance promises a lively night at the Grand Theatre with Hugh Len as the host. Admission is 2 shillings and 2 pence, featuring a program including Milewern bows and a finale by Len Tit Hehe.
William Jacob Lade died at age 60 after twelve months illness at his residence in Proserpine. A blacksmith by trade, he lived in Proserpine district for years and formerly worked for local businesses. He took part in local sporting events and enjoyed fishing. Survived by a widow and twelve children, six daughters and three sons, all of Proserpine. The funeral will be held in Proserpine.
Fragmented OCR reports a sire named Wyvern at a Queensland stud associated with Cope of Senses. The garbled text references Wavern Wyner and Wyvern in lineage notes, mentioning names like Plu Champagne Stukex and Warewlek. It cites various locations, staff, and ringed terms, but specifics are unclear.
Short fragment notes mentions ington ind Reval and portable units, including a Rowen lodependent item, with unclear context and limited readable facts. The item appears as a catalog-like listing of typewriters and accessories. Specific model names or suppliers are not clearly identified due to OCR damage.
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