13 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
1
Fire swept Mt Morgan causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. Affected residents describe thick smoke and rapid spread as firefighting crews battled the blaze through the early morning hours. Authorities investigations are underway to determine cause and extent of losses.
Wenuboy AE Answeiniondent dies at seventy three after long illness. Survivors and full obituary details appear in the next edition.
The text appears as a garbled page fragment listing names such as MISS L GREEN, POWELL STREET, and references to deliveries. It mentions places and individuals in a disjointed way with unclear actions or outcomes, suggesting a damaged classifieds or notices page with scattered names and addresses.
An excerpt reports the League of Nations considering the war between Russia and Finland and telegraphing immediate measures. The text mentions Mosul attitudes, a twenty four hour window for action, and officials discussing the matter at Geneva with ongoing deliberations and commissions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report several ships sunk or overdue on a Cape route. The text lists vessels with aliases and uncertain status, mentioning a Four atutpe and possible Agra Keheps, but most names, timings, and places are garbled and unreadable. The page lacks coherent details or dates.
Fragmentary notice describes cakes made by Dean CARE AKOPY for a festive event. It mentions cozy dell, Christmas treats, and an evening party in the afternoon with plans for an after party. PO Box Ao.
Jaen Laps faces a Winter Phovine season amid a cryptic shift in the Hi6ulas of Roe. Officials at the new yd Nuley Novetine outline aims and schedules, signaling a notable change for local events and standings.
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