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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
2
Solicitior grocer Beresford Ltd announces full dental plates and painless extractions at 1/6 from 62/6. From October the hospital at Berg Australia Buildings Bowen under Matron Tuckson with obstetric care as before. Also notes interstate steamer sailings to Townsville and thanks to Dr Tower for sympathy gestures after the grandmother’s death.
A scrambled December 7 1936 Bowen Independent item reports an operation and a series of local events. Details are garbled but reference cases involve the Hower Balt Worl and general proceedings around a week’s end.
The Macumba discharged 200 tons of cargo in port on Saturday then sailed for Townerile. Baralaba expected from Cairns Tuesday night to load 86 tons of meat products, 20 tons general cargo and 20 tons coal before South. Poonbar delayed at Maryborough will reach Bowen Wednesday. Bingera and Borwat due Friday from Biitth to discharge and load general cargo before Townsville voyage.
Social figures G W Martens MHR and F M Forde MHL A of Queenshawk have been selected by the Federal Labour Party to attend the Coronation celebrations in London next May Miss Merna Bull returned to Brisbane after a fortnight in Bowen as guest of Miss Jean Smyth Mr George Hopkins returned to Sydney after three weeks leave He rejoins WALAS Stuart which leaves for Adelaide to take part in Centenary Celebrations Arrangements made for the State Parliamentary Labour Party to meet in Canberra on December 16 to discuss the cabinet vacancy arising from the death of Mr James Stopford
Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs J M Trower over a serious burn accident that injured their two sons Melville aged 12 and Gordon aged 1. They were playing in a baby home and found water near a tank. both were injured, with the younger succumbing to unconsciousness and the elder severely burned. The younger suffered a broken collar bone in the fall and facial burns. The older boy is in serious condition with slight improvement expected.
A man named Tom Galway nearly drowned at the eastern town beach tidal creek when a neighbor’s Alsatian dog, urged by Joe Harris, pulled him free. Galway was revived by artificial respiration and taken to Kennely Hospital where he remains convalescing. The incident sparked local publicity but also derogatory descriptions from some.
Fragmentary OCR text references a police court proceeding with names such as Lui Cantis Byrne Leo Kelly and Paudriek Hottie among witnesses or defendants. The garbled lines mention Herbert Street and possible court actions but details are unclear.
The passage reports on recent events and political actions, mentioning Tag Wats, amendments, and exports. It references a season's outlook and a national figure tied to the current period, with emphasis on broader economic and governance themes.
An obituary fragment reports a death in a local family with age and wording about health or wholesome foods, mentioning community health concerns and a local business or product named ICN as a seasonal reference. The readable text is garbled but indicates a death notice and age.
A fragmentary note from the Public Works Ministry discusses the Bruce Highway project between Collineville and Charters Towers. It mentions potential construction timing and the need for further approval from Commissioner Mavn Thome, with emphasis on available funds and a formal response.
Fragmentary report outlines water use patterns and telerecorder readings. Mentions Bowen Water Authority and possible inquiries into consumption trends, with timing notes across a week and references to local entities and scheduling.
The First Test at Briggane showed Voce taking key wickets McCabe and Tobinson as a strong opening spell helped hosts. Robbiwon and Hammon contributed with medium pace while Chipperfield fell to Ames. Overall tight bowling and rough handling left the match in a tense early phase with several batsmen stifled and the score advancing slowly.
A weather summary notes heavy Thursday evening showers and a very wet weekend. Rain totals rose to 7.54 inches for the week, with year to date at GH for the year. December rainfall and yearly averages are discussed, along with district reports from Don and Hinkee.
The first annual conference in Brisbane appoints Min Reysten Eile Bowen as Choire tin o and selects a secretary at Bowen. The council draws on members from Bowen Dimbuatah India Texas Moree and Minivan Yate to oversee policy. The body plans to monitor tobacco production, oppose topless jimeliate ry, and seeks subsidies via the minister for agriculture while considering levy actions and enforcement measures for producer compliance.
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