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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
2
The Bowen Independent carries a thank you notice from Mr and Mrs M Gribble and relatives. They express deep gratitude to Rev Pho and Cape Vickers and to many friends for their kindness after a bereavement and visit to the late wife. The note closes with thanks from the family.
The weekend brought a mix of sunshine and rain with a cool north wind. Total district scores summed to 165 points, led by Layverneunm and Bark Creek, while Upper Don and Funuiny posted notable figures. Temperatures ranged Saturday through Monday with a warm spin easing by Monday.
Stop press reports state the Graf Spee raised anchor and moved upriver before rapidly halting. After transferring all crew to the German supply ship Tacoma, the Graf Spee headed to sea then sank five miles offshore as explosions sounded. no deaths reported among the crew.
Fragmentary report notes an annual total near 45 inches and lists monthly figures for several months with many misspellings. September recorded no rainfall and the text hints at a second half year pattern.
The Howen Fleetric Authority investigates a no meter tariff shift from per unit to a graduated scale. October data shows 480 electricity consumers in the town area with 220 using twenty kilowatts or less, while 28 would gain under the change and 170 would pay more. Net revenue for October is £10 10s 1d. Some light only users see no change, while heavy power users face higher charges under a one meter tariff.
The paper reports a reversal of advice by the Director of Education regarding inviting tenders for a works project and notes a change in the tender receipt date. It references the militia drill at an upcoming event and urges readers to remember the drill for Friday, 11 November.
The Tept Public Works advisor declines to confirm approval for major home renovations at Able Rehoos Residence Bowen. Planned work includes a sleep veranda extension to the living room, removal of French lights, weatherboard back landing, and roof extension. Construction is wooden with an iron roof and will use lime juice beverages and fruit drinks as listed in the public notice.
Fragmentary report mentions Towney the fey day Bilison and Mr Afra with arrival from Brisbane by Sunday. Includes names Howell, MeColl, Xen Holley, Mrs Zaioe, Dow al Stare. Context and details are unclear and may refer to travel or posts about aviation.
Ambiguous text from an old notice mentions the Australian Comforts Fund and a Giant Christmas Stocking drive. It urges readers to mark Eve and encourages donations, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Mrs Wilson of Gumla plans a motor trip after weeks of holiday. Mrs Wilkow hosts a luncheon and a gemndalite cheer takes place. Led Crean and W C Daarwen with Ale Bole Teeewen visit. Mrs Parker and Mrs Christoffersin visit Cripty Belle and Byd ney. View Dugwen travels from Collinsville to Sydney by ship this week. Troy Collinevite plans a weekend in Vider. The Bowen Independent promotes the Coml¢ Masc event, noting cute items available at 1/4 dozen.
A large gathering of guests including Timington Neilson Warneke Llivlersin Fuaie Gordon Sepa Wilkinson Seandrett Seng Wall lurchioge Urenmin Wil som Mr and Mrs Kalwhe Mend Alrs Chewnie Commerchil ieesrs Milner Oye me Whyle Duckworth Micklejohn Stenevind Lage Proserpine Powell Wallice Thowan Cusdee Mrs Gray Mrs O l Dien Hikeson Doulson MNid Mex Turner Afr MY Massy Loter Masey Messru Yale McBPherson Doig Culham Davis Clagton Bellow King Unnieou Strog Kid McFarkine Rooney Furdent Orvik Metirath Livnds Tareton Mfrs Tali Master Robert Evan at an event in Vin-Merars.
A garbled report mentions waterway names and places near Moorish and York Waters, with references to a Bavillon de Aa Avnotia and Tk to itd. Community discussion centers on naming local features and honoring figures, amid unclear specifics.
Advertises Charmosan Xmas Gilt Caskets as gifts for women. Describes No 1 to No 8 casket varieties with Charmosan face powder Creme Charmosan and Parls products. Claims free containers with purchase at usual retail prices through chemists, drapers and stores.
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