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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
2
A Bowen District notice lists hospital operations from October 7 under Matran Jackson management and outlines obstetric care continuing as before. Shipping news mentions a Townsville-bound steamer expected Friday for overseas service and a separate note references articles from The Times via special permission.
First prize, won by J. A. Kennedy of Marburg via Walloon, No. 8754, on Friday 27 November. Second prize awarded to S082, Mrs L Connolly of Manly, Queensland, with B2400 going to Mrs J Burnett of Charter Towers. Forty two prizes distributed. full list available at the office.
Belginne and Maugoea at 6 to 7 shillings, sp vinkk 0 to 0, pineapplea 10 to 12, well rated slime smoking 2d to 17d, demand steady but likely to ease due to heat. Melbourne pineapples priced, mangoes 16 to 134, Kyrdney pineapples 18 and 20, pumpkins 1d to 2d per ew t, mangos 4d to 7d, hakres d/ to Gis.
The report notes November bunker coal loadings at Jetty crane rising to 844 tons with an 111 ton gain, and for the 11 months ending 1938 a rise to 148, with bunker coal and fuel tonnages higher than prior periods. It cites a year to date increase and mentions potential revival only via government subsidy and policy actions.
The Folio concludes dredging operations now finished and the crew will depart for Brixiane on a suitable day. The work included widening the basin by No 4 berth, ranging alongside the old Jetty, and enabling berthing head on No 2 side. Crew and dredge plant thank the Chakri and members for their letters of appreciation. Special thanks to Mr Ate Klisu for overseeing the business side and to all team members for aid.
Rain cleared late Monday afternoon with generally fair night and Tuesday. A warm spell is expected though a few showers may return. Temperatures recorded were around 82 and 80 on Tuesday and Wednesday with no significant rainfall listed.
Alf Goodwin and Keith Vennard depart for Brisbane to enter the Stite Junior Areling Championship. The event promises strong competition as they showcase training and plans for a return after a productive season. Spectators report a busy display of sporting gear and supportive crowds at the venue.
Fragmented notes describe militia activity and legal actions. Names appear garbled but references to Kathie and Kennedly Reglineht suggest a discussion of trials, charges, and movements. The text mentions towers, Caden dietdet, and V Webber, with scattered mentions of meetings and upcoming arrangements.
Bowen Town Council held a lengthy monthly meeting addressing suspected diphtheria cases with swab results sent to the Convict Hospital to confirm. Discussions covered new dwellings near the Ambulance Centre, a Band request for £800 to help fund a Memorial Hall project, and plans to collect arrears while inspectors review interference reports and defense minister proposals.
Fragmented text mentions Australian Works, AWCME, Paton lars Waele Thione who had been fired. Mi Tesep Cooper competes, details of a match or event reference unclear. References to WTA, Brlehanie, Vie AW il Vue Tite Ma 7, and possible relations to AMET and AUT on a contentious date.
Fragmented report from a colonial-era meeting discussing pineapple cultivation in the district. Mentions executive feeds, clamp on tacit gos, and a plan to spend on experimental pineapple trials. References to Queensland, Mullow Cie, and five shuneries with freight constraints and rail access.
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