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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

6

Melbourne Life Society reports record New Business gains

The 73rd annual meeting of the T. and G. Mutual Life Society in Melbourne reports new life business of 117 052 policies valued at 23 600 014 with Australia and New Zealand as primary sources. Accidents added 12 715 policies and 24 520 320 in benefits, with income rising to 11 518 017 and policyholder payments at 4 383 464.

Melbourne J. T. Thompson Life Department Australia New Zealand Basinesa Group Assurance Sytem Life Companies Accident Department

Convent School celebrates annual break up with prizes

At St Marys School on Friday 8 December pupils received books as rewards. Father Rush distributed prizes after a short speech urging loyalty to teachers. Master Brian Barry and Master Cedric Phillips led thanks and cheers as festive activities, dancing, and a sing of Auld Lang Syne followed.

St. Mary's School Father Rush St. Mary's Brian Barry Faither Cedeie Philps Father Ben Belly Galty Honda Barbara's Tiny Tote Tiny Tote Were Enlivened By An Rioit From “Hanty McKenna Tur Husk

Labor shortage halts Gumlu weir work at Molongle Creek

At Wangaratta Shire Council last Friday the Gumlu irrigation project paused due to scarce labour. Despite efforts from the Labour Office at Ayr to recruit unemployed men, only one worker could be found, prompting a year‑end shutdown until adequate help arrives.

Wangaratta Molongle Creek Gumlu Ttwag G. R. Davidson Ayr Kalamia Mil D. B. McLean Gulu Sai Gid. Pott

Water Lilies Market Tie Between Bowen and Melbourne

Bowen water lilies eyed for airfreight to Melbourne via Brisbane Floral Supplies. The Melbourne buyer seeks reliable Bowen collectors and forwarders, with strict packing, timely weekly shipments, healthy blooms, and price guidelines around 12 shillings per dozen in Melbourne, plus higher fares for deeper colors.

Bowen Chamber of Commerce Melbourne Bowen Brisbane Floral Supplies St. Jumen Avenue Mont Albert Brisbane Despates Kristie

Bowen Independent Narrowly Cites Stenilar Ledger Items

The Bowen Independent lists gash books ledgers and day books in a line of archival items. The notice catalogs stenilar lines as part of county records.

Bowen

Organising rapid supply for new plant venture in Melbourne

A proposal seeks quick setup of a plant supply business in Melbourne. It urges immediate order dispatch and wired fills, notes a letter may reduce delays, and envisions handling orchids, frangipanis, croton, gerberas, poinsettia, gardenias, stephanotis and other rare plants. Growth appears feasible with reliable organization.

Melbourne

Morris unveils new Sporty Tourer car in Britain

Frank Verrin presents the Morris Sporty Tourer describing a stylish low-built British compact with wind-up glass windows and leather upholstery. The car features independent front suspension, full-width track, and a roomy boot accessible from inside, promising comfortable driving and potential early success for Bowen’s.

Queens Beach Frank Verrin Induatey Nig Gore Wood Aythor Bowen

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