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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

6

Bowen Hospitals Board Meeting Highlights and Appointments

The Bowen Hospitals Board met in Proserpine with members MesaTy, H J Bradshaw chair, J M Barry, J Welldon, A TH, BR Hamilton, Mrs CL Rep, and Secretary J C Deaton. They discussed fluorescent lighting in the Labor Ward and Theatre, stainless steel mirrors, and delaying decisions pending electrician quotes. Additional items covered included duties of Dr Hobart, Dr Kreeve’s leave, laundry equipment funding, junior medical officer appointment denial, hospital plans funding, Collinsville auxiliary lighting loan, dentist appointment for Colinsville, Matron appointment, clerk to Proserpine Denis Clinic, and lavatory improvements at Collinsville. The meeting closed after decisions on these items.

Proserpine MesaTy H. J. Bradshaw J. M. Barry J. Welldon A. TH BR. Hamilton CL. Repholds J. C. Deaton Vr. Hamilton Adviem Ince Hia Collinsville Depeorteen Architecey Bowen Hospital Bowen Austin Columaville Ase Simonds Mise Tr. Preteo Proserpiue Denis Aemilton Collineville

Road to Te leads Tiveli program with Wreck of the Reapers

Tiveli features Bing Creste Ko Lope and Dorothy Lamont in The Road to Te a comedy with Pura Taynut and Trettie in a feminine feud. second feature is Wreck of the Reapers based on Henry Wadeworth Longfellow with Willard Parker Edgit Bichanan and Patricia White. Technicolor Men of Two Worlds plays Tuesday bill and Tivoli Saturday.

Tivel Bing Creste Ko Lope Derothy Lamont Pura- Taynut Coleite Dorothy Bing Rob Singcapers Morosta Zanzibar Lee Piletires Sly Columbia Baa Henry Wadeworth Longfellow Willard Parker Edgit Bichanan Patricia White New England Norman Tom and Jerry Pete Smith Bill the Grand Tivoli

Doug Todd's Work in Benon Home FAM and Ayr Incident

In Benon and Ayr reports, Doug Todd is linked to a home matter involving family. Details are unclear, with fragments noting involvement in local events and actions. The brief mentions possible work in Benon and Ayr but lacks specific dates or outcomes.

Benon FAM & Ayr

Guthalungra Christmas Concert and Cricket Victory

Guthalungra residents held a Christmas concert at the school on Saturday night with Mrs Evans and her band delivering songs that delighted the audience. The Sunday cricket match against Uninly resulted in a decisive Guthalungra win, with scores and standout performances listed for both sides.

Guthalmerg Reau Ghent Jorge van Gullit Leingerp Evans Evonk Sebor Muse Kulghi Jnr Ruthalungra Tuthalingra Lt Tinities E. Selig Olsen McLewnss T Hickmott Ch. Meafee Boi Fisher Ww. Hickmott Rt. Fisher Ggvern O M. Ryle RB. Fisher J. Halpin Low A. Barnett A. Ernus L. Fisher V. Bowater R. Fisher W. Sollitt W. Witker Halpin Fi. Porde McTean B. Renavella & Olsen Hyes Gualu J. McLeane W. Hickmott Piaher G. Taxworth W. Hickmot TH. McAfee I. Fisher Hyle Jenkins A. Evans W. Hickmoett BH. Purdie V. Howater

Drama of Medicine and Witch Doctor in African Jungle

A three year production set in the African jungle presents a modern medicine story facing tribal superstition led by a witch doctor. Eric Portman Phyllis Calvert and Robert Adams headline with an educated native musician returning to help his people amid opposition. Includes musical and comedy sequences and film nostalgia clips introduced by Jack Paar.

Killmanjare Impantali Eric Portman Phyllis Calvert Robert Adams Adame Africa Dor Tore Great Thin Jack Paar

Market Notes Show Varied Fruit Prices Across Cities

Sydney reports steady Mealy apples and pineapples around 20% rise. Newcastle and Brisbane list abundant mangoes and pineapples with prices peaking near 25s in places. Melbourne and Brisbane note mixed fruit demand, with fruit values fluctuating through Friday trading.

D. Lentini Agiliey Newcastle Brleline Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Brishane Byles Corwin Iron Amu Mt Tyte Stegrig Cine Apa Liege

Tides And Weather Log For The Week

The entry lists tidal highs and lows with approximate times and depths for multiple days from Saturday to Friday. It records high tides around 7.50 ft and 8.50 ft, lows near 1.0 ft to 4.0 ft, and notes various gin references and wind terms alongside uncertain values.

Viking Electric Washing Machines Now Available for Local Delivery

Viking Electric washing machines are now available for home delivery with cash or terms. Allen and Sons T/APD handle the sales and delivery arrangements for the Om line.

Viking Electric Allen & Sons

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R. A. Bull Herbert Treet, Bowen EW. & V.hansen Boatbuilders Horseshoe Bay Road B. S. A. Sales and Service C. J. Toppenberg Cor. Mitchell and Williamy Ste. Bowen Bp.y Journay Paul Duval Max Factor Ryan Green Chemists ANA Skyliner Énla Shivers Ledge Porte South Townsville Cairns Priparts Mackay Rockhampton Hrishan Engei and Airns Philp BOO & CO. Ltd Melloaene Appetislig NEW Zealand Insurance CO. Ltd New Zealand Plath Glass Public Risk Liberal Settlements H. Roberts K. A. Bll Flinders Street Seis Crom Motor Vehicles Insurance Acts A. R. Narris Commission South British Insurance Company Limited Beene Tenham Bt Heonghent Cuecmstand Over So Yemra Samuel Allen & Sons Bowen Hospitals Board Lr. Hobart ColingsMe Dr. Kreeve Collingville Pacific Theatres Doug Todd Young Street Ayr Guthalungra Griff. Quadroy Gray's Baloo Pick UP & Delivery D. Richards Mattress Factory Gregory Street Roz Father Christmas C.O.D Herbert Street Arbour PHOND Nat Gould ARS Hotel Grand View P.O. Box DR J.D. McGrath Pioy Theensland Killeigh Geelong Vietorhi McCormick International Queensland Queenkind Abr Killouch Yey Gerling Works LHC Nw. C. Smith Den R. Miller & Co George St Lowen Bowen Independent Gloucester Park H. Darwen Bowen Milk Distributors Rogees, Propeteter Daly Secura Safe Deposit Samuel Allen & Boner Limited
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