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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
2
A correction notes incorrect figures for water consumption and hours worked. It lists a 4000 millen witlons per month as the target, 614 pumping hours for the month, and a county average of 204 hours. It mentions river flow on November 1 and an additional AO. A front controlled system now in the grim well will stop water during a drip event.
Miss Frances Blewart returns to resume teaching duties at Tully Hospitalward after a long day with relatives. Joyce Anderson departs for home, while Mr and Mrs Top Teacher leave for their residence. Families, dinners, and visits unfold across Bowen with arrivals from Brisbane and Sydney. Local figures, guests, and officers host and attend gatherings amid festive preparation.
Fragmented text describes postal telegram services and holiday rate changes, mentioning dates in December and early January, references to Australia and military items, and various misread names and places. The snippet hints at new year direct lines and reduced rates, with several garbled phrases about handling and charges.
Red Cross notes Mrs G H Tracey as the district's most popular member and praises her service as she leaves to reside elsewhere. President Mrs Hivos and others express best wishes, presenting a leather handbag amid a farewell gathering with remarks of years of friendship and support.
A brief listing notes Bowes Lode pendenot supplying all classes of office stationery and followers. The phrase suggests a catalog entry or advertisement claiming broad stock availability for office needs and related items.
The Bowen ambulance service unveils a modern Oldsmobile ambulance and improved transport for the sick and injured. Superintendent W Meecham leads a streamlined crew with enhanced comfort, space for four stretchers, better ventilation, and safer driving, supporting rapid emergency responses day and night.
A morning fire damaged the home of Mr and Mrs Fred New and spread to a nearby music school. Several rooms suffered smoke and water damage while valuables were saved with heavy effort. Firefighters controlled the blaze as neighbors aided in rescue efforts.
A fragmented note reports typewriter ribbons available locally. Mentions portable models and a few unclear names, with emphasis on affordability and street availability in the marketplace.
London reports continuous fighting in the Western Desert with Imperial forces pressing to break the enemy lines near the Like Tower. Frontiersmen cross at multiple points amid heavy TAR support activity while Australian troops report mixed results and ongoing desert operations.
Cloudy conditions persisted Saturday with scattered rain showers. Afternoon clearing followed by a shift to a north and northeast breeze on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures remained mild with highs around 50s and 60s as reported in the brief note.
A parliamentary hopeful from Minders Street Toywinpille Wiseid Chel will visit Heaven at the Sebent of Aris on Wednesday. The event invites all residents seeking expert guidance on eye health and eye care options.
The readable portion shows a series of odd spellings and quantities such as 1/8 dozen and 1/ dozen, with terms like aug afd and T/G doyen. The fragment lacks coherent context, making it difficult to identify a clear event, person, organization, or place.
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