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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
5
Local notes detail road, bridge, and public works projects including cement works at Bowes and nearby infrastructure. Mentions road maintenance, drainage, and surveying activities with references to contractors and authorities overseeing extensions and improvements.
A garbled dated OCR text references public health concerns in Bowen and nearby regions. It mentions Bowen, a monthly departmental report, inspectors and duties, and attempts to clarify the investigation into a local housing and welfare matter.
The report lists multiple swimmers by name and club across events from 25 to 200 metres freestyle and medley. Notable competitors include J Hudsford, A Polkinghorne, Mena, and Diyi Robinson. Outcomes highlight placements and team standings in the Wey area meet.
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