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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
4
Wangaratta Shire Council discusses road works drainage notices and maintenance plans across townships. Overviews include Culllingville Comberton and Bowenville routes, with approvals for repairs drainage and new works budgets, plus staff leave and committee reports.
Fragmentary text lists optometry entities and a street address with a November date. It mentions Ravertigenent and Profemoant representatives of Menara and Hineey plus Notowettlate, Hpectache Ankers, and a Pincers Street location in Townayne. The note references a consultation at the Rehwol of arts and a Bowen Independent address.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Pills as a quick aid to cleanse kidneys and purge excess acids and impurities. It cites a testimonial from a user troubled for years who reports relief after two bottles, claiming within 24 hours showed improvement and days later joints and pain improved.
Race meeting at Salumilny Nov saw seven bookmakers at the gate with numerous odds on horses including Towen's Mile, Pelle, and Lighteno. Notable entries featured Howes, Bladen Pride, and Wrewn, with bets around 2/1 to 4/1 and multiple divisions listed among Maiden and First Div events.
The notes list numerous bowlers and matchups with scores such as Payne 31 Tuyne 18 and 20 plus entries like Owen, Favell, Robbinson, Deacon, and Stoswom. It records team matchups, player names, and high marks in a cluttered skating of the bowling scene, reflecting a local sports page snapshot.
The Association bowls event this Wednesday at Duseber features Laer playline prior to IR. Mrs Moore wins the latter with six points, Mrs Went finishes with five. Standings show Connidtenes 108 Kelly 108 West 108 Martin 74. Players listed include Guess One Trannelly Mouny Welldon Reynolds Quail Canty Teltsel Keretray Rogers Alte B.Atronge Astoclates. Reminders demand penalties on return to feed wealthfide. A comrade of the Amwodiates extends hearty welcome and thanks for a cordial gathering.
At the November meeting of the Wonguratin hive Camell and others considered removing reserves RN and RATS Pyetab of Strathdon from use, while objections were raised to a rock-traveling waterplate and other watering sites. The administration sought definite reasons for reserves changes and discussed area use near Mackay and Pretty Bend, with the aim of resolving reserve status and access for farmers and workers.
A fragmentary clipping references a request for aid from a department of agriculture and mentions an official inquiry or note about cooperation. The wording is garbled with several proper nouns and places, making the full intent unclear but implying a government aid or cooperative effort.
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