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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

4

Fragmented notice of church events and forms of service

A garbled OCR record lists dental plates, absences of Dr Delamethe, various church names including Holy Communion at St John and St Tehia's, Christmas services, and multiple services and meetings with dates like Sunday December 27. It mentions ministers Merv and Tomlin, and a Salvation Meeting, with scattered locations such as Burt Creek and St Pauls.

Uneumiitilen Akon St. John's Din Deolta Aim Sunteay PNG Christian Fosprey Aloly Communiton St. Tehia’s Christus Oianitalom St. Paul's Burt Creek

Postage notes and entries in an international list

A fragmented OCR fragment lists postage requirements for shipments to Australia and France, with scattered mentions of insurers and British partners. The text cites multiple destinations and types of goods, including typewriter ribbons, amid a catalog-like page. The readable items point to postal rates and supplier notes rather than a cohesive news story.

Australia Zewlani Ml Kitom Vla France Dbhat

Independent issue postponed and no fuse on Monday

The Bowen Subordinate proprietors extend compliments to subscribers and contributors, thanking them for past support and hoping for continued goodwill. The Independent will be issued Thursday afternoon instead of Friday, with no fuse on the following Monday. W. H. Darwen & Bons.

Xinas Holldge Bowen Snbaeriberks Wa¢Tirt W. H. Darwen & Bons

Fruit Loading for Brisbane Train Stowed at Arena Yard

The Manager of a branch of the Committee of Direction advises loading fruit mix at Arena Yard for a stow fruit train bound for Brisbane.

Committee of Direction Typeoven Vandon Arena Brisbane

Bowen Town Bard Plans Christmas Carols Tour

The Bowen Town Bard will perform Christmas carols at several locations around the town this evening starting about 6 40. The group will play popular tunes in a festive residential area, aiming to echo traditional Christmas carols.

Bowen

Cake Raffle Under Sergeant Bourke Supervision

A garbled report describes a cake raffle event supervised by Sergeant Bourke. It mentions Mr. Ted McCabhin and a person named Mars with uncertain details, including a date and location. The text is garbled and difficult to parse but implies a confectionery raffle or fair context.

Bourke Tinker No Ted McCabhin Mars Telhael Jay Mir Beagertin

Police Court Hears Byrne Plea in Drunken Charge

In the Police Court this morning Mr Byrne of Edwards Rollingstone faced a charge of being found drunk in Herbert Street. He pleaded guilty and was convicted but not punished. At the close, Mr Colne conveyed season’s compliments to the Magistrate on behalf of the legal fraternity and wished Byrne success in his new sphere. Sergeant Hourke supported these remarks and Abr Eyre injected further remarks.

C.F. Byrne Edwards Rollingstone Delag Herbert Street B. J. Colne Byrne Bowen Efe

Fruit Consignments Report from Bowen Co-op Week Ending 28 12 1936

The Bowen Fruit Export Co-op Assoc Ltd reports weekly consignments for Melbourne and Adelaide regions. Pineapples lead with 24 cases, mangoes 114, coconuts 689, rockmelons 18, custard apples 4, and other items including cucumbers and peaches show activity in the week ending December 28, 1936.

Bowen Fruit Export Co-op. Ass. Ltd Committee of Irection Hirai Melbourne

Christmas 1936 Returns Bring Cheer Amid Economic Fears

Residents of the town greet Christmas with cautious optimism as preparations shift to celebrate amid ongoing economic anxiety. Local figures reflect on hardships, while shops and families await a hopeful season, and plans hint at a brighter year ahead.

Sleeper Cutting Letter From Transport Ministry Official

Mr E J Riordan M L A forwards a dated private secretary letter from the Minister for Transport stating work to extend the loop at the centre due to new siding needs. The memo lists confectionery items for sale and a 1% cash discount at STORES.

E. J. Riordan M.L.A Min Deter Gor Transport Brivlayne Hiordan

Cruise of The Pup Captain Backs Out of Further Voyages

Captain Wally Pankhurst known as the love navigator sailed the Pup earlier in the year and visited Brisbane on the Marella as a tourist. He sought medical treatment at Thursday Island Hospital and was advised to abandon further training and return home by a passenger steamer. He hopes to resume adventures once recovered aboard the Pup for more delightful cruises along the Australian coast.

Wally Pankhurst North Queenslaw Waters Brisbane Saya Thursday Island Hospital Pankhuret Pankhurst Thureday Island

Tropical Fruit Prices Lifted At Sydney Market

In a meeting of the export board chaired by Flewell-Sinlth there was note of strong demand for tropical fruit in Sydney. Bowen mangoes were in excellent condition and retailing at high prices though some fruit ripened poorly. Pains over fraud in the trade and a note on goods offered by local stores appear alongside a price list for white ware and crockery with cash discounts offered.

B Flewell-Sinlth Atk Flewell-Sinlth Chetha Sydney Plewell Smith Bowen Mingoen Peking

Militia Notes on Parade and Drill Competition

Militia notes describe an evening inspection parade among four militia sections and a cadet section. The No 1 section led by temporary commander Heron excelled in appearance, parade, drill, and leadership. Cadets lagged, lacking drill or parade points. overall scores listed with appearances, drill, and other categories.

Ote Pointy Stemdineda Heron

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