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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

5

Offensive in Western Desert Tightens as Bardin Falls Claim

STOP PRESS London reports casualties in the Western Desert offensive to December 10 totaling 72 killed and wounded. Australian troops with British units threaten Bardin as reports claim the cliff top land to Tobruk has been cut. Reinforcements pour in for what may be the toughest battle yet with Italian divisions believed contained at Bardin and Solumarg and Tobruk braced for renewed defence amid strained lines of retreat.

London Bardin Conetal Tobruk Bardia Beltlahanita Alao Solumarg Talion Marshall Groglant

Meeban's Valencia and Tore December Sale

Meeban's Valencia and Tore announces a December sale with fresh stocks across drapery, bhioes, Xmas presents, toys, frocks, and home items for men women and children. Merchandise offered at lower prices for the entire month.

Meeban Valencia &Tore

Haverstock croquet club awards in social event

The Haverstock croquet club held a pleasant Saturday gathering to present trophies after tea. Mrs Massy presided, congratulating winners Mrs Withnall and others, while members praised the club’s unity and social spirit ahead of a New Year celebration.

Z. BE Withnall Shonke Murray Nelide Whatike Mir Massy Miss Misex Clut Ealen Shealee Hayerslock

Lost and Found and Personal Notices Accepted Free

Local newspaper invites correspondence and reports from all centers and secretaries. Social and personal messages published free of charge. New items include bowen independence splendid jewelry and novelty hair looms, speakers, etc.

Sharon Bowen

Train Bookines Sends Heavy Passenger List Over Holidays

A long passenger list appears with names and residences across Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Rockhampton Townsville and other centers. The tollway station reports heavy lines and extensive bookings from Brishyine Mackay ODonnell Tshell Whelan Jobson Let Haughton Smyth Paull and many others through to Melbourne Sydney and Townsville.

Tollway Brishyine Mexers Mackay O'Donnell Tshell Whelan Jobson Let Haughton Smyth Paull Bein H. Daddington Gatami Wilkinson M. O'Conner W. Cathun Craig-Hiegon Wyper Carer J. Crowley Mises Tremner Wotherspoon A. W. L. Russell M. EB. Parker Maeter G. Vautin Tineler Wallace Mirfin T. Monaghan Hnd Bridfiell Berry Mnd Maeter Luyton Gibelrist Mesars Amnertyon Mornin and Mousell Borthwicke Melbourne Halabridge Teediwink Day Rockhimpton Mestre Wilei Amd Flowers Sydney Ju Mos Marsuns Maryborough Anderson Mier Jones Barkin Beustice Tps Clifford Payte Borkluumplou IT. Goodwin Wvhild Rockhampton Captain McCarthy Booth Mer. Travisgn Townasville Winters Calves Clegham Towneville Williams Ayr Mesere Murfey Thins Stanford Forder Bundeberg Fitzgerald Mesere Tanvile Watts Newman Graham Cowan Motheraen Bates Townsville Masters Kenny Pawnelliy Gordonville Mra Hilton Babloct Mather Heron Young Luneas Arundel Bainbridge Mra. Hansen Mish Bosur Miss Lynch Messrs Gallagher Gaston Chapbell Ongers Martin Charters Towers Lewla May Tawls Melhourne Ir. Brewnrs Birkdow McCulloch Bundaberg Jones Groover Bowdaberg

Leading Salon of Bowen Four Chairs in Walnut

Four chairs fit in walnut space at the Bowen salon. The message stresses a loyal customer base with a motto once tried always for four customers.

Bowen Walting

Shire Seeks Road Work Graders and Bridge Tenders

The Shire of Wangaratta invites written applications by noon Tuesday for two experienced road grader operators with certificates and for bridge tenders. Also notices tenders by 11 15 for erection of composite bridges at Randy Creek and Big Jack Creek in the Bowen Ayr district with deposits and samples of renderings due.

Counnell J. Crowley Randy Creek Big Jack Creek Bowen-Ayr Goudu Onli Renderitig Muibedtil Tae

Connell Implements War Certificate For Shire Enlistees

The Connell issues an illuminated certificate to residents of the Shire who enlist in any branch of the National fighting forces. The gesture honors those who volunteer and acknowledges the moves of celebrating undersigned officials.

Bowel Pat- Tiote Hally Connell Natiies Selven Crowley

Tenders Sought for Waste Tax Sale Proceeds Charity

Written tenders will be received by the Shire Hall at noon for the disposal of waste tax proceeds from sanitation and drainage works. Proceeds will be paid to charitable organizations. Documents available at the Shire Hall, Tower, Deerestalin.

Nodersigneyy Mill Toei Diane Tih Theutist Borgery and Whiting Bowen Crowley Connell Wittvhe Ae Ele J. Chow Ley

Xmas gifts that women love and cherish

A garbled consumer note discusses popular holiday gifts for women, mentioning hair care items and cosmetic powders. It references chemists and generic products but lacks clear brand names or concrete conclusions about what women prefer this season.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Promoted in Chemists Stores

An advertisement touts Charmosan hand lotion available at chemists and cheap stores, with mentions of large Wettle 27 and Bini oz seal. The copy targets chain stores and general retailers for mass distribution.

Bowsrieky

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