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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

5

Double Tragedy at Ayr Involving Bredden and Partner

In Ayr today a double murder occurred at a farm. Mrs Violet Bredden, 40, and partner William Williams, 43, were found shot dead in the home. Bredden, a Northern poultry exhibitor, lived with her husband and partner at the farm. a guard and others reported hearing a disturbance. The killer fled. police searched the premises and found Williams dead in undergrowth with a razor and a pistol nearby. Investigations continue with no theory yet established.

Ayr Mra Violet Breddet Ehord Hetiaig Willias Atu Qtre Bredidow Willums Fama Reise Myre Bredden Iyroe Ste Heisler Bredden Welock Breiden Rewen Willliama Deen Quet Dlaposi Joen

Papers and Magazines Admitted to Superior Court Papers

A. T. Moor of Town Merk, December 11 details papers and magazines related to a case at the county court. Proceedings include submission to experts for overentry and related filings connected to Mackenzale and Berretiny.

Mart Tay Apan

Christmas Postings and Mailing Rules

Christmas greetings and posting guidance describe urgent timing for mail such as gifts and cards. It notes restrictions on registered items and envelopes, with emphasis on proper addressing and sealing to avoid delays and ensure timely delivery.

Aerodrome site deemed water free after inspection

The town officials tested claims that a proposed aerodrome near the boundary would flood after heavy rain. After last weekend’s rain, the Mayor and Town Clerk found only a few paddles in natural gutters and concluded the site has natural drainage. They urge the Shire Council to abandon the current site and join with town authorities to pursue a closer, suitable site promptly.

Werodrome Comin Fiellitty

Wireless Debate on Abdication Echoes from London

A garbled report notes a wireless relay from London during a discussion of abdication and monarchy. The speaker Baldwin is heard clearly, arguing the abdication issue hinges on broader political considerations rather than immediate peril or passion.

London Taldwin Edward Bax

Fragmented notice about local town shop and events

The readable text mentions a town, likely Adrian, and hints at products or items such as cones, wires, and dresser-related terms. It references a visit or presentation at a local venue with unclear names and a possible table or event week. Details are garbled and uncertain.

Hotel Denison-Meassrs Guests List From Social Club

Personal notes list visitors and guests of a social club at Hotel Denison Meassrs with numerous names including Moffatt Anderson Frederick Mc Phovain Urkson Leah Bull Jamison Lillig Nicholls Ford Kerr Wendelin Tarr Hollyway Misnes Palmer Fullerton and more. The roster also mentions Mr and Mrs Atherton Mr and Mrs Variew Mrs Maker and other attendees creating a long guest record.

Denison Meassrs Moffatt Anderson Frederick McPhovain Urkson Leah Bull Jamison Lillig Nicholls Ford Kerr Wendelin Tarr Hollyway Hilti Phillips CL Bimlch Mm Neib Sem Wiel Murphy Coliene Toppy Raves Flecher O'Brien Hirover Nesbit McClean Telforth Atherton Variew Maker Are Cha Wlnell Crevnd Gnoste Olessis Cito Vent Tivert Uonstead Tait Trane Foley

Sportstied holidays pen tie at Rowan Independent Office

A fragmented sports item mentions the Rowan Independent Office and two entities connected to a tie breaking event around holidays. Names and details are incomplete, but the piece implies a sporting tie or stalemate linked to administrative offices.

Bowen Bciinol of Ants and Committer Abortive Note

Fragmented OCR text includes names Bowen Bciinol and Mackenzie with a mention of a secretary and legal phrasing. The readable parts suggest a formal notice or committee reference but lack clear events or dates.

Fragmented Train Schedule Notice From 19th Century Paper

Reading reads like a damaged timetable with references to Xmas week operations on Tuesday December 22 and Wednesday, plus a Sunday schedule change on Thursday December 17. The piece mentions Bowen yard and Brishint Market yard with cargo notes and restricted access for arrived persons only.

Muchs Alow Bowen Yard

Practical Health Control and Hygiene Counsel

A promotional notice for a fully illustrated booklet on practical health control and hygiene guidance. It lists the publisher’s address at Brisbane City Chambers, 250 Mawor Street, and invites readers to obtain the material for personal and community health education.

City Chambers Mawor St Brisbane

Bowen North Queensland printed notice from local office

Local publication appears to be a printed office notice from Bowen in North Queensland. It lists BD Darwen and Wo TW Darwen & Sons as printers and mentions Te Kiwen Independent Office on George Street.

J. Darwen Darwen & Sons St “Te Kiwen Ciorge Street Bowen North Queensland

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MRS. W. Bredden & Farm Partner Xmas Cheerio AL Oe Fon, Sr TAH UW A. Younghil Grand ‘Theatre Bowen Town A. T MOORE Dewember Councit Connells Hernolis Street Bilghest A. T. Moor Town Merk Tae Harley Davidson Don Street Xmas Orders Huttons Ariel China Betzer Bros. Ptg. Ltd Gregory Street Herbert Street Balt Foxes Javer Seers Ity Qurren TM AI Ucedak Oil T. J. Heron Remington & Royal Wen Inde Travel Post Mota Seme Espeore Sullark Robert Fhe Puestit Wistriet Iyiler Khomld Tochiy Coniarven Solas Gmeting I Taleilam Delhi Thirsar Wibotalil Revtiog Telege the Aerodrome Wireless Adrian Jim McGowan Mackay Jim Hockings Fouck Aclavisstiat Teigadele Peadie Tires Remington and Tegal Rowan Bowen Bciinol Seereniey Plecineidte Shiserihers Kk. T. MacKenzie Raynard's D. J. Johnston Gale Imotor Healley & Sona Purnitute Cornhill, Insurance Tharaceshire Insurance Companies Astor Radio the Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing Bowhn Officd Wystock Massey-Hardy P.O. Box Hinkler Cafe Tivoli Miss L. Green Profrietress School OF Arts Library & Museum Oper Pau Japan Bazaara Krelly's Ice I. A Kelsey Rep Bowen Offer Tropics Elorre Bubran Towneville Rue de Feu Paris Mum Lily Gener A. W. Schulte Loorist Watt & Cunningham Strathmore Woodhouaa Near Pastoral Company Salisbury Plains Richward Foot Cardington Pault Bros Breadalane Klrexin Pastoral Kirkale Mrs. Ferguson Byerwit Staton V. A
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