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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
14
An assortment of sale items including tools and household goods listed with prices and descriptions, followed by an obituary note for Mary Reynolds detailing family relations and interment information in Rockhampton Cemetery with thanks from relatives and associated companies. The fragment references multiple individuals and entities, including Alfred Thomas and Queensland Railways, with a December 1949 death date and local business affiliations.
The Mackey Family expresses thanks for messages of sympathy and support in the loss of their dear mother who passed away on December 15, 1548. They convey gratitude for the kindness shown during this bereavement.
Fragmented OCR reads as a sequence of names, places, and dates about deliveries and notices. It mentions MIT, promotion of a Tom Good Peeling, and a query about a month long absence. Several names appear including Crib UW Heuych Xunoper Bet and Dowe. The text references a clerk named Crawley and a general notice about applications and invitations.
Notices announce Bowen Turf Club seeking a secretary with applications due by a specified Friday. Other items include honorary members, cycling interest, and a dance committee event at the hall, with details on dates and times for meetings and gatherings.
Fragmentary notice describes a poultry purchase and delivery terms, mentioning Kondinga acceptance and a list of unclear product items. It references quantities, prices, and a boxed contact in Townsville with garbled details.
Applications invited for positions at District Hospital and Bowen Hospitals Board. Posts include two clerical roles and an educational standard appointment. Apply with scholastic qualifications to Bowen Hospitals Board, Bowen. 628
Portions for a single day auction near Conway wheat alley from Prosperive Hallway Station will open for perpetual Lenn Balctions at the Land Offices. Promer set for 6 January 1960 at 11 am. About 424 avod and 100 per wore, with unrelated figures. For more details contact Land Agents Bowen and Proverpipe.
The Bowen electorate faces continued tension over district boundaries with Labour losses cited and calls to pursue over-ruling measures. Local council business shifts include postponed meetings and a revised schedule due to holidays and proximity to Rotdays, while community events and property issues are noted in weekly notices.
Partial OCR text outlines party lines Browyer Liber and Riantan Labor with Weper Com Sinuta alliances. Mentions Kennedy Hospitals and various districts, dates, and locations in a fragmented voting account.
Local notices describe a Christmas tree and carol by candlelight, a band committee function on Tuesday night with a log on Friday, and a tree party for members. Proceeds benefit uniform funds and charitable aims. Event location favorable between Trinity Church and Amaday School. Proceeds go to We CAVA Hoste Fund and holiday fundraisers.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions themes of belief and judgment with references to Hebrew or Jewish topics. It appears to be a misread quote about the Milag or miracles, and a night scene tied to divine acts. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear attribution or context.
Veking Rekcteic advertises washing machines with delivery terms and payment options. The fragment mentions aquilolite tur and references delivery on ons or terms, alongside a list of entities AAM UNL ARAN and BONE UTD.
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