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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple steamship sailings between Mackay Gladstone Brig San Bingoea Dovatay and Windstone with cargo routes to Townsville Cairns Cardwell and Cairns Fort Douglas and Port Douglas or nearby locations, naming ports like Mackay Gladstone Cairns Townsville and Cardwell with cargo only notes and irregular date markers.
December 20 listings show Cooma from Cairns via ports with passengers M A Dunlop and others. Bingara from Townsville with no passengers. Departures note Cooma to Melbourne via ports with multiple named passengers and families. Bingara to Brisbane via ports with several travelers. Wodonga entries list Melbourne to Wodonga, then Wodonga to Cairns with steerage passengers. Exports include Coon for Sydney and Brialans with 653 cages of fruit.
The article surveys Christmas origins and dates, noting experts debate the exact birth date and early church practices. It references the Western and Eastern churches and traces historical shifts toward Christian predominance amid persecution and social change.
An old item reflects on Christmas boxes tracing them to a Pagan custom of Servius Tillius. Bowen Stores tout ample stocks of season delicacies while noting Bowens’ general prosperity amid world turmoil. Allies Theatre showcases The Rookies Return with Douglas MacLean and a six part Bea life feature.
pCHOLASTIC Bucunsesss Mr A TL Berg received ads via the hid eldest sons Gordon Borg and Hun success in recent Senior University exams gaining 3 moriti and 3 posses in six subs token. He wins one of the annual Government university scholarships for three years at Queensland University with an £62 per annum allowance. Gordon Borg topped at Brisb ane Grammar School winning the Lilley Gold Medal and Plane Memorial Medal plus Old Boys Association prize, earlier this year. The Gymkhana was postponed due to cancellations and absences. a future date to be decided. Further court notes report A H Bere P M presiding as Alexander Mines faces indecent assault charges with remand.
A jumble of local notices announces Mr B. Shires reporting gifts from the old country including silverware and watches for Christmas. Bowen Town Band plans street performances tonight and Sunday. Holidays mean no issue on Dec 27, 1921, and Jan 1942. Court notice notes mineral lease application at Norrie Street. Lost and sale ads, room for rent, and various auctions and sales. A dance in January features Koons Khan Tournisment and Dance with admission and refreshments.
A public meeting will be held at the School of Arta in Maginda on Wednesday the 28th to arrange for unveiling the Merinda District Honour Board. All shows intended were invited to attend.
Counc il and Water Authority report current liabilities totaling £3600 with £4000 due by year end. Outstanding rates amount to £4300. Ratepayers are urged to pay assessments before the deadline. failure to do so may lead to action. Order by U Hamillton Poy Clary.
The undersigned announce store hours changes for Christmas holidays with plans to close Saturday December 4 Eve and remain closed Monday and Tuesday December 27. Businesses listed include John Lane and Sons LICL and other local merchants.
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