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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1935

Page

3

Christmas Ideals and Reunited Fellowship Across Christendom

In a Christendom wide meditation Christmas revives joy peace and goodwill amid change. The piece praises the season as a time to open hearts, help others, forgive, and reflect on the Sermon on the Mount, urging living Christmas ideals beyond the holiday.

Christendom Bob Orachit Berooge Bomelow Lena Anid Mies Kmax Bebini Feaus Pei Ant Benson Esper Luly Bethelem Janene Ximas Cali Perde Mina

Salvation Army Adjusts Schedule for Open Air Meeting

The Salvation Army announces changes to its meeting times. The open air gathering at Borns Philip corner starts at 5 p.m., replacing 1.40 p.m. and will continue until further notice. The hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. instead of the previously advertised time.

Salvation Army Borns Puilip's Corner

II MIT Presbyterian Church Christmas Services Update

II MIT Presbyterian Church announces next Bundiy Ximaw services at St James Presbyterian Ghareh with Rev A As hoe preaching. The 11 am sermon is The Angele Bong and the evening service at 7 pm titled It every My wore Xmis. Christmas greetings extend to all teachers of our Church.

Bundiy St. James Preatizterian Ghareh A. Ashoe Old Co Connells

Church of England Notes: Delta children prize-giving success

The Delta Sunday school and Benday School Prize-giving events were warmly praised. Mrs Skinner provided six Juvenile entertainers, and the prize toys were boosted by generous subscribers. No service at Hurl Creek on Christmas Day. Merinda Communion at Delta Church at 8.30 am on Christmas Day.

Church of England Delta Benday School Women's Guild Thuraidiy Amther Hurl Creek Merinda Plesge

Weather Report Shows Prolonged Drought and December Relief

November rainfall was exceptionally low across meteorological divisions, hindering recovery and lowering pasture yields. December opened with some relief in the south‑east, but overall farm conditions remained strained with poor pasture growth, scarce rain, and affected cropping.

Hirai Department of Agriculture Warpentaria Peloda Locke Gilbert Clonenurry Central Highlands Pwinta Vallerol Muntana Davos Ralnside Darling Moreton Port Curtis Parting Downs Port Currie Dod Ot Loch

Bowen News Snaps Many Travel and Social Updates

Local Bowen column records residents and visitors departing for holidays and trips to Townsville Mackay Ayr Brisbane Cairns and South regions. Names include the Struthers family Lowcock Bristow Mourmilan and many others with details on Christmas and school vacation plans shared among households and clubs.

Ben Williams Tamily Railway Dept Halltiys FP. Raynard New Zealand Struthers Snr Mee J. Aram Amber Mars. G. Struthers Z. Hockings D. Sutherland G. Bailey Progerploe I. ‘Cochrane Tower Street Joan Struthers Townsville Lele Jordan A. Harris Mike Maclay Harris Bootookia Townville Ard Mina Harris Mise A. Morgan Mackay Misa Phyliss Crewe Mfr BR. Crewe Brighine Sydney Tasmania Mise M. Black Kanth Hollinay Miss May Lewis Frank Lewis Powell St Ken. Lowcock Bo Bowen Lila A. Nicol V. Bourke Bet Marie O'Toole Roseville School Finch Hathon Mackiy Tarigi Erleketera Bowen Kimiday Ayr My. A. Matbler Jnr Fiona Sindler Li Saatues Ye Isruids Bro Bannerman Win Hia Slater B. Bannerman Toki Bromwich Hint Lon Queensland di Nicollef Cairns Mra Ken Loweoess HL McHae Tocheville Nisa Dena Mchae Ist Mrs. B. Hater

Wheat yields dip as November rains hinder production

The report notes poor wheat production in November with production severely checked. It mentions crop conditions and ongoing reliance on rain for the industry, with uncertain outcomes for rewards and future growth. The fragmented text references Mell and Cheerleat Lisseling in a garbled context.

Derry

Evening Wear Style Promises Gaiety at Home Dressmaking

For evening wear the design appeals for at home, dinner, or dance. It features lines in step with current models, gathered frills on drooping shoulders, and newellets on the skirt adding gaiety to a severe evening mode. The pattern can be made at home from a cut paper pattern. include size and pattern number when ordering.

A Semi Formal Frock Pattern Appeal

A semi formal frock described as dressy for evening wear with inset pleating at the skirt and a unique belt treatment. The pattern is offered via a reader coupon, with instructions to specify size and pattern number when ordering.

Smart Dance Frock For Semi-Evening Wear

The illustrated dance frock suits all occasions requiring semi-evening wear. The back features a pew crew style for flounce, popular with well dressed women this season. Skirt is cut on the grain. readers can make it using paper patterns available with a coupon. include size and pattern number when ordering.

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Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel Stage Incident

Shirley Temple, before singing Polly Wolly Doodle for Darryl Zanuck on The Littlest Rebel Fox lot, disappeared from set. Director David Butler ordered a search as Bill Blehble’s face appears in a prison window. The scene shows Jolo Holes as Conteberite officer, Temple improvised to escape, and Butler orders a mock firing squad for a dramatic ending.

Shirley Temple Polly Wolly Doodle Darryl FP Zanuck Uiler Temple Dot Fox David Butler Yane Jolo Holes Hutler Shirley Butler Bhitley

Stores offer china ware with bulk discounts and varied designs

A local advertisement promotes a range of China Fruit Bowls at 1 shilling each and Sweet Dishes priced at 8 pence or 3 for 1 shilling. Jom Dishes are 6d each or three for 1s 4d, plus floral decorated Water Betu tumblers and large jog hits at 7s 8d. Other designs range from 10s to 15s per set, with tumblers and goblets from 1s each. A. J. Stores also offers a 5 percent discount for spot cash.

A. J

Bowen Town Council Traffic and Public Works Report

General Inspector Trafig Bulawa notes several vehicles with one headlight and warns offenders. Reports road works at Gregory and Fowell, Williams and Gregory intersections and cattle strays on Herbert Street. Describes maintenance on footpaths, new yard buildings, irrigation tractor use, and a Ford engine overhaul.

Trafig Bulawa Perarn Herbert and Gordom Street Gregory and Fowell Street Williams and Gregory Street Keeldog Wlsance Herbert Street Alte Unl Algo Lown Boundary Queen's Beach Ford Mainy Irrigation & Water Supply Department Irrigation Department

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