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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text describes a gathering or ceremony at Temple on Own Street Bowen. Mentions Mussaite Hevthion with wives and dates around Moldy, 18th, and Deovanher. Details are unclear but indicate a community event or rite with specific names and location.
Eyewitnesses describe bombardment and repair efforts amid a large naval engagement. The report notes hull damage, fires, and shell impacts near critical structures, with references to German and Allied moves and potential outcomes of the conflict.
A fragment discusses Christmas cards and a Christian holiday theme amid confusion. It mentions personal growth and family planning, with notes on envelopes and presentation. The text is garbled but hints at gifts, greeting practices, and possible donations or appreciation signals.
A local gathering at the Grand View Hotel Hamill root hosts a meeting of the Thayer committee with limited attendance. Officials including L. Mackenatr serve as secretary while nominations are urged to be filed by the specified date.
Auction sale to be held on Monday December at an early hour by C o buy Angtlon Bale of Papers and 3a fines for Huonereyt years and papers for an, K. i Macxangm, secretary.
The BALE Cooperative announces shipments for the week ending 14 December. It lists destinations including Spain and Australia, with totals such as 3802 cartons and 1826 crates in Sydney, plus figures for Brisbane and other ports. The local manager COD reports ongoing activity and forthcoming figures.
A garbled sports column lists numerous players and teams with cryptic spellings. Mentions include King Of Nursery, Arthur, Beaud Mullucwle Hy, Trt, Grand Hun Saige, and several clubs and locales, with notes about copyright and republication in The Times.
Mr J J Qannon informs Bowen residents he has taken over the Registered Carrying Business of Thommas Thorne & Coy. He pledges careful attention and steady service previously provided by the predecessor.
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