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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
2
Printed and published by D. J. Darwen for W. H. Darwen and Sons at The Bowen Independent Office in George Street Bowen North Queensland.
Readings for the fourth Sunday in Advent include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day observances at Holy Trinity Bowen. Services feature Holy Communion at 10 am and Evensong with carols on Christmas Eve. a 7 pm service and a 10 am Eucharist on Christmas Day. Children’s Eucharist noted and offerings listed.
The Methodist Church lists ministers Rev G T A Phillipson and Rev A Asbee with services for Sunday December 10 and December 8. Includes public worship family worship Sunday school times 10 am for Mermoda Bowen and Divine Service Christmas carols with the Nativity sermon. Visitors welcomed. Christmas Day service 7 30 am.
A patriotic Sports Carnival by Blow Agen will be staged on Saturday in their gratny venue. Morning events start at 10 30 with children’s activities, while 145 pm features horsemen, motorcyclists, wool chops, fuel coming and novelty events including a tug of war. Prizes awarded. A Pigeon Shoot is promised.
Patrick Powell aged 2, son of William Paull of Berixbane Whart street, died from a Portuguese man o war sting at Proserpine on Wednesday. It is the fifth death from a Portuguese man o war in 32 Tere. The boy was stung on the leg while walking about four inches of water and, as he stamped his feet, the sting spread. He ran to the beach for help but died before the ambulance arrived.
The forecast notes a northeasterly wind with pleasant conditions for the holidays. A shower of rain fell on Wednesday, with a possible 10 point yield and more showers expected during the period. Temperatures ranged around 60s to 70s across Thursday and Friday.
Regulations note government may exempt individuals in key positions from militia service to support wartime needs. Exemptions can be temporary or permanent and apply to any industry or occupation as specified. The move aims to strengthen war effort and maintain essential services and supplies. Details include provisions for exemptions from Citizen Forces and related wartime roles.
The week included a ceremony at Roman Gabrietic Church on Tuesday at 11:30 am for Richard Arthur Jansen and Te separate party for Agatha TH tan. At 7:15 pm Tuesday Bishop Maud Watts married Alfred Lewis Orchard at St James Presbyterian. The scene centered at Trinity Church with Rev Stephens officiating.
Mroo and Mra A Grehard left by Wednesday’s mall train for Sydney and the Blue Mountains. They will arrive in four weeks in Hockerton, KIDDIER. A Lucky Dip awaits at PALMERS’ grocery ed.
The Bowen Branch and Penny Appel Tracy donations are acknowledged by the Australian Comforts Fund committee. Proceeds from the cricket carnival are noted as previously acknowledged with details unclear.
The Salvation Army schedules Sunday services including Tum, Kneedrill at 11 pm and a Thuliness Meeting at 240 pum. A Young People and family event is listed with Captain H Tl Vickers leading.
In a year end notice W H B Darwen & Sons send warm wishes to subscribers advertisers and contributors of the Job Printing Department. They note reduced operations on certain dates in December and January and extend sincere thanks for support during the year to the town district and its people.
Xmas shopping listed at Palmers with gifts like slippers and novelties in Berlewer. McLette of the Grant View chain installed a beer cabinet and cold storage improving the bar’s cooling system. Visitors are invited to sample beverages and enjoy the updated amenities.
A grow estate of £58179 was sworn to in the will of Glenville Musa gra wer of Auchenflower Brishque admitted to probate at the Supreme Court. Mr Moxey who died on March 25 last directed the estate be administered for family members. Realty valued at £2800 and personal property CART. The memo mentions duties or liabilities of the estate.
Shipping fragment mentions Cor Arbour Master and Audot plick mp TribeNete amid Biscuit brands including Tkote Tel and Adkorn Wafers. References to retailers AL 1 Stores and Websters no Payee’s fran Tkote Tel appear as scattered items in the patrol of trade terms.
The Bowen Swimming Club elected J. McLeod as President and Mrs McKuln as Hon Treasurer with T. van Alon as Secretary. G Sernhan was chosen Captain for the April Carnival and work begins to recruit visitors and set up baths. Organizers aim to stage the Town’s big Carnival on Fondation Day with swimmers from Towneville.
The Committee of Direction reports weekly shipments from Sydney Melbourne Newcastle Brisbane and Brisbane. Records show pineapples mangoes and mongoes sent to various ports with totals including 4884 packages for the week and daily figures such as 1411 cases of pineapple and 1848 cases of mongoes.
Week of air travel shows limited capacity with several major routes affected by Dougas Airlines being commandeered. Passengers report disappointed travel plans and multiple arrivals and departures named from Brisbane Cairns Sydney and Townsville as lines work to resume full service.
The notice lists numerous names of visitors and residents and promotes a GIANT XMAS STOCKING raffle at Xmas Fire. Tickets are available now. The item also mentions TYPEWRITER RIBBONS from ington and Royal and portable ribbons obtainable through Bowen Independent.
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