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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
15
A fragment lists death for Alfred Thomas Rynn with family thanks to various local employers and groups. Also includes assorted community notices about jobs, hospital posts, lease selections, school and club events, and Christmas mail guidance across Bowen Proserpine area.
A Bowen town dispute over redrawing electoral boundaries draws protests to the Electoral Boundary Commission. Local officials warn the move would erase Bowen's political identity and attach it to the Burdekin electorate, risking welfare and historic ties.
The Ken nedy electorate records show candidates Trowne Labs Riordan Gabor and Wyper Cum muniat in that order. Voting data lists various place codes and figures such as Queen’s Beach Merrida Kennedy Hospital Bootenloo Tuveroona Guthalungro Longford Creek with multiple small totals.
The Bowen Town Band plans its third Bubmembers Concert at Stinthie Beach with a post office run and a Churl hours start. A Christmas Fair follows next week Tuesday to Friday featuring food stalls and a Carola by Candle Light outdoor event by the Combined Churches to aid the CAVA Hostel Fund. Railway Christmas Tree Party for members, and two local car dealers announce new models.
A brief devotional note recalls a wise figure from the East seeking the newborn King as a sign of the star in Bethlehem. The reflection states that souls are restless until they find Him and join in worship at Jerusalem.
The community honors Mrs Wheeler for winning the Singles Championship at Chadstone for a second year running. locals report visits from Mr Mountney of Happy Denny, talk of a Bowen to Happy Bay launch service, and updates on residents including Mrs Medigan and Mr Glover’s academic achievements. Viking Electric Washers advertised with late delivery offers.
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