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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
Report states that a boycott in Collinsville Totela led to a beer strike with full effectiveness. A strike committee formed at a public meeting demands price reductions and warns the tactic may spread to other centers and affect prices of other commodities.
A lively window scene features a range of toys including trikes, prams, motor cars, and bicycles. A child peeks at an armored cat display as Christmas rationing limits appear to spark interest in the festive merchandize.
The record lists donations acknowledged for the London Bomb Victims Relief Fund. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Miss L Rugsell with dates and amounts noted, including December 20th, 1940, and a reference to December measures.
The Ladies’ Women’s Club Kennedy Heights Band and employees are noted in a January acknowledgment from the committee for their support. Acknowledgements include the Wingaratteshire Council and Turf Club for their contributions and December dates referenced.
Mr H Garland from Towen, chosen for the National Pines Gump at Southport, will demonstrate modern physical culture methods at Hawleigh House Gordin Sirvel opposite the Boy Scout Tint. The program includes fat punching, heavy lifting, hygiene tests, Hind balpeing, Swedish exercises, and other routines intended to strengthen the body during tense times.
Personal note recalls Squadron Grimery Leader Dick Ashworth with 1 Squadron RAAP overseas. The Christmas card features maroon red and blue powders with gold embossing and a cartoon of a sinking German T boat as Aussies in Sunderland flying boats cheerfully observe the scene. Other holiday notices list local residents and travel plans through Bowen and Whitsunday resorts with multiple names and places.
The Rowen Pratt Export Assi reports weekly consignments totaling 4745 packages. Shipments include melons pineapples apples pears and wines to Sydney Brisbane Lewcastle Newcastle and Melbourne with counts of cases and packs and total value around 188 pounds.
The Beervlary Chamber of Commerce asks Senator Pell about military service exclusions and the proposed national omnoithins fantary dn thik. They seek guidance on whether procurement should favor the capital or the hinterlands and describe Bowen district resources including fresh water, power, minerals, and aviation capacity for a potential civil aviation department expansion.
Accidents occurred on a Saturday evening with no serious injuries. A utility vehicle overturned near Leitch after hitting eroded road edges, while a cattle strike delayed a Proserpine bound rail motor near Migwery. A horse fall injured Din Brown of Mookuri and Trutan at Denenw will suffered deep finger lacerations from a circular saw.
The Proserpine Mrwient Tevellers present a patriotic concert at the Grand theatre The Talk of the Town. A special rail meter brings thirty floated grants with beautiful costumes profits go to the Telitone Funds. The venue reports an overcrowded house and many patrons plan to attend. Admission is a small sum.
Herbert Street between Dalrymple and Bowell Streets will close to all vehicular traffic on December 24 from 1 PM to midnight by order of BOT ZDEBELL Superintendent of Traffic.
A scrambled OCR summary covers a competition between Soldiers and Hower Bowling with multiple participants named. It notes close competition, a fast fifty metre swim by a leading swimmer, and mentions a ladies event with Fellows, Smith, Monee, and others. The piece hints at upcoming rounds and a charity shawl display.
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