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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
2
Advertisement notes a gathering for parish members and Hedge Kiembern of the Bower Branch inviting all to knit and sew. Attendees at 2 PM in the Parish Hall may join, with completed socks to be handed in.
Mr Maartens, M.I. asked the Toatmaster General about the Collinsville Post Office lease. The Minister replied that arrangements ensure the continuation of the existing lease for the Collinsville Post Office premises on a monthly basis.
Christmas and New Year greetings will be sent by telegraph between December 1 and a date to be announced. Special telegram forms and calendars are provided in decently designed envelopes. Telephone subscribers may call and dictate messages labeled Greetings with charges billed to the next bill.
The restricted yacht Stonehaven arrives with new owners Messrs. H Dirwen Th Theron and others to join interests in importing fuels and pursuing racing and pleasure. If Stonehaven maintains its famed speed it could contend in the championship first heat set for Monday afternoon.
Mr wh Kelly returned from Brig lnuite by Tuesday's Stinson airliner. Mr Tex Turnley arrived from Bab tide by this morning's Stinson. Four passengers will depart Bowen for South aboard tomorrow morning's Stinson.
Market reports advise on packing methods for mangoes and pineapples with varied prices. Wool may be used for racking. Anticipated market strength for miners MH nis. Pineapples fetch 12 to 15 shillings, best Sydney pineapples up to 15 shillings, mangos 16 to 17 shillings per unit.
The report describes sunny days with a cool North East breeze and prior rain clearing by Tuesday. Farmers seek more rain to preserve recent favorable yields. Temperature highs reach 87 to 88 with lows around 1.7 and 2.4 degrees C. A Giant Xmas Stocking raffle is announced for Christmas Eve with tickets on sale now.
A Coroner's inquest in Burwen held Monday before Dir M Tewyer BAM examined Enis a member of a two person team in a silo death from a fall on December at Licht Point. Witnesses George Deed Alfred Willoughby Hedges and Hubert Burns testified the steps were steep and damaged. The inquest was adjourned to a new date.
Melbourne reports that first drafts of compulsory military trainees will begin camp on January 22 under Southern Command. Recruits called January 8 will join two camp periods, with training by officers in the first fortnight.
Delegates note a cricket meet to be held at the secretary's office Friday night the 15th instant with open discussion invited. Carlton opened with a strong innings as Tack Woods scored 25, A Lloyd took 4 for 25, Carlton replies 4 for 44. Lay Sheinge not out 20 and AL Lloyd out for similar. A report will appear in our next.
Readable text notes flags flying on Tuesday at half mast for the funeral of Her Highness the Princess Loulae. Thursday will mark a formal salute at the meetinghead for the date of Her Majesty's birth, with officials observing the occasion.
STOP PRESS London reports a British submarine sighted the Bremen and the Bremen reached German waters safely. A German aeroplane prevented torpedoing the liner, experts say due to safety provisions and Bremen’s armament. Russia ignores the League as Finland conflict lingers. Britannica on air power notes Britain’s growing aerial superiority. Mechan’s advertises big selling off sale today.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hilditch return from a day’s five smiths in Howthorn counties England and describe a pleasant holiday. They toured by car on perfect roads until petrol restrictions curtailed plans amid war. They later boarded a ship home, noting a near Gibraltar moonrise and news of enemy damage at a distant port. Kathleen Fivnne, a Bowen State School assistant teacher, is listed among transfers and local shop notices closing with holiday sales and shoe drops at Mechan’s this December.
A Victorian family including a mother father and daughter sought roles for wartime service. Officers planned assignments to involve all members in national service. The son joined the Second ALF, the daughter joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment, while the parents were sent to central quarters for further duties.
An aged sale notice promotes Meehan's Valencia store offering footwear for Indies and children with no price rise yet. It promises best values and top service along with new stock arrivals and stork imagery to draw shoppers.
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