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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
Solicitor Powell Street Bowen. Visita Proserpine Thursday. Printed and published by D. J. Darwen for W. 8. Darwen Sonn at The Bowen Independent Odeo George Street Bowen North Queensland.
Labor Agent lists holiday sustenance payments with specific dates and hours. Payments continue Monday December 18 to 4 PM, Friday December 22, and Wednesday January 8, plus Monday January 4. No payday between Christmas and New Year.
Cycling article notes Vennard aims to break the track record set last week by pro rider Rowe. Supporters plan to attend and back Vennard during Sunday's event on the cycling track.
Church notices from Exgland list Holy Trinity Bowen with minister Rev BR Steplen. Advent events include service on 21st and December 10th. Holy Communion planned on Wednesday at 8 pm and Friday at 10 pm with extra services on Sunday morning at 7 am.
Reverend G. T. A. Phillipson leads the Methodist church with Merinda and Bowen Sunday Schools on Sunday December 17. A memorial service honors the late Abe H. Harding following the Divine Service.
At James Presbyterian Church the Reverend A Asbee will lead services on Sunday December 17 including morning worship at 11 and a holiness meeting at 2:59 pm. The text notes family worship and other gatherings such as young people meeting at 3 pm and a salvation meeting at 7:45 pm led by Captain R R H Vickers.
The Bowen Independent notes changes to Sunday services with a 14 am start replacing 11 am. Rev Axboe will deliver Christ's Self Giving Love at the 10 am service and a Christman Day service follows. A Christmas stocking raffle by CWA is advertised for Christmas Eve.
Shire Council held two special meetings at Collinsville. A resolution amended Chapter 19 of the bylaws to require a fee for attendance by the chairman. A second meeting approved borrowing 8310 from the State Insurance Department via debentures for bitumen and channeling works, with work to start after approving procedures. Proposals to improve Normanby Goldfield access were discussed, aiming to bring Bowé within four days’ travel, while bird life protection measures were debated following farmer complaints. A re-route petition near Rewen Collinsville drew mixed support, and the council agreed to survey and revalue the shire before 20 June.
The Bowen Branch QC School of Art hall hosted the annual Xmas fete on Friday December 8. The event featured lively stalls, a cheerful wheel, and friendly crowd engagement. CWA members reported a very successful day with volunteers praised for their efforts and Mr Pat Rourke receiving broad appreciation for his guidance.
A meeting led by G. Beruthers discusses forming the Bowen Swimming and Athletic Club to affiliate with the QAR mud A. Plans include establishing offices, inviting visitors from Tywasville, and forming additional clubs for ladies and youth. A Sunday event at Soya aims to raise support and provide for school children.
Mr J Howell arrived from Mackay to Wednesday by Stinson Wirlhner. Air TR Tergstri returned to Rock Tittapten by its Meconlag's Stinson.
Auctioneer Mr F Sellars will offer to the public on Wednesday at 11 am at the auction mart on Wil IW Street. Properties include a dwelling with verandah, sheds, milking yards, dip, fencing, well and improvements. Located 30 miles from Monokatta Riding 14 miles from Bowen. Full particulars from the auctioneer.
Mr B J Riordan MLA forwards a detter approving public works at Bowen Ayr outerstationed works. Queensland Main Roads Commission authorises bridge timber delivery for Wrantuna and Shuter Creeks, contracted to J Farrell, with dates in 61.
After a brief cool period the weather turns warmer with a high pressure ridge building. The forecast calls for higher temperatures approaching the Christmas period and warns of a possible rise in afternoon heat.
Fragmentary wartime notice about allowances for dependents and pensions. Mentions Garris Battalion and local Boat Office with unclear dates and payment details. Readable entities include ALP and 1pth 20 Degenye, but specifics are uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a seasonal display theme for Christmas sales, praising the variety and quality of items. Mentions festive choices, value, and an appeal to customers to visit the store for a broad selection during the season.
The article reports over 100 gallons daily per bed used in Bowen and per head in the population. A surge of shipping emptied reservoirs while the plant runs 24 hours a day but cannot keep up. Residents are urged to use as little water as possible until the pump plant can meet demand. A river water shortage is not present, yet 300 000 gallons are wasted every two hours, stressing the plant. Home restraint urged for garden irrigation.
Market reports list fruit and produce prices across several towns including Triste Ingher Newcastle Brisbane and Caney. Notable items include pumpkins priced from 8 to 12 per unit, rockmelons from 12 to 18, cucumbers 2 to 4/5, apples up to 1/-, and pineapples 12 to 18 per unit with various regional price ranges.
The Bowen Independent lists foolscap and quartonize duplicator paper for sale. Local buyers can contact the paper for pricing and ordering details.
The council heard tenders for leasing the public baths. K Brebier proposed £2 per week while G Shardiow and another unnamed bidder offered a percentage basis. Interviews with bidders are pending final decisions.
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