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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
3
A colorful window display markets cigars and gift items with friendly phrases. The piece also notes a series of horse racing results and purchases linked to Cunnhingham and Prince Dave highlight the store’s varied offerings.
Joe Loni, the so called Brown Bomber, achieved a spectacular knockout in 2 minutes 12 seconds of a scheduled one round bout at Tivol Theatre. The crowd swelled to a record indoor attendance as Loni claimed the title and Mike Finnigan known as the Wild Trishman prepares to defend it Wednesday night. The undercard features Jim Rockings, L. Giteen, A Youse, Evie Frohm, Tom Ganton, and a featured match between St Stranger and St Maltby.
The Bowen Town Council reports detail monthly service inspections and issues. The Assistant Engineer covered water supply matters most of the month while the Health Inspector completed premises inspections and addressed notices. The Water Authority notes two leaks and a water waste incident with recommendations and one prosecution.
Mr. I. Deptteros, proprietor, announces completed alterations at the Blue Bird Cafe Bowen. The venue adds a Western style fountain and milk bar with new facilities and a wide range of fruit and confectionery. The cuisine is praised and a cordial invitation to the public is extended. Seasonal wishes are offered.
Fragmentary advertisement listing various cakes tins and jars with prices and discounts. Mentions Joyre's Arms Wakes and Swallow & Aerlell Fruit Mines, with cellular packaging notes and a 5 percent discount for spot cash. No clear event or single item dominates.
Reming Lin and Royal typewriter ribbons available at the Bowen Independent Office. Four items listed for purchase or use.
An odd OCR fragment lists products and brands like Bard shell AF mullin, Finest Mixed Chanal, Lenlon Mixtures, oyster ail tows, and Juhes aml Jelney. It claims a 5% discount for Spot Cash at AL 1 STORES with unclear other items.
Local residents anticipate heavy holiday arrivals at Horseshoe Bay a popular surfing resort. Town plans include expanding facilities like a dressing area and camping ground to handle visitors while parking and traffic arrangements face congestion during Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.
A British style reward notice promises payments not exceeding 500 pounds for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in killing stealing or illegally using cattle or horses. The document lists numerous trustees and names in the Williams Street Marr lines and includes an auction sale notice and various local names.
The Bowen Independent announces its printing and publication by D. J. Darwen for W G H Darwen and Sona, from The Bowen Independent Office located on George Street, Bowen, North Queensland.
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