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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
3
A reader recounts shedding weight from 17 st 10 lb to 12 st 12 lb in a year using Kruschen Salts and regular walking. He notes improved energy, ability to climb hills, and sustained exercise without special dieting, praising the product as a safe fat loss aid available for 2 shillings per bottle.
Fragmented data listing high and low water times, heights, and tidal values across various days and locations. Includes multiple inconsistent measurements such as 11.7 am 10f¢ and 627 p.m. dft, with unclear place names and units.
A lengthy list of residents and visitors return home for the Xmas holidays in Townsville. Among those mentioned are Claude Anderson and family, Max Betzel, Miss Lyons, Mr. O Keefe, Master Datty, Mr. and Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Struthers and children, Stan Kelly, Glen Massy Jr, Mr. Joyce, Mr. Gordon Kirk, Mr. R L Hensted, Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Copley, Mr. Cecil Murray, Mr. Tom Cooper, and many others visiting or departing for holidays. The piece notes cricket, local social activity, and a highlight on Max Grosskreutz, a Proserpine native turned top rider with references to his career and recent performances.
The Deputy Director of Post and Telegraphs in Victoria sent 200 official Christmas greeting cards to public figures worldwide. He addressed clearly and posted early but forgot stamps on the cards. A special newspaper later noted the misstep, while refunds to the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk were made.
The Federal Cabinet will review the service naming routes for overseas teamsports between Darwin and Bowen. A subcommittee including Mr Menetas, Mr White, Senator McLachlan and Mr Casey will choose the fuseline type and control method for this internal link. The proposed route runs overland from Darwin to the Roper River, via Carpentaria coast, to Normanton, Townsville or Bowen, then Brisbane to Sydney.
A list of names appears as visitors or guests at Clint Hotel including Messrs and Misses with numerous surnames and initials, indicating a social register or hotel guest notes. No further event details are provided in the fragment.
The article showcases semi-tunic frocks in vogue with options like frilled sleeves or cowl sleeves. It notes the importance of fritting in the blowse detail and mentions patterns available for both sleeve types. Readers can request the paper pattern and sleeve options via coupon.
Fashion note highlights over-blouse and skirt ensembles returning to favor. Describes a double-threaded style with a high fever-effect collar, belt accent at the water line, and that paper patterns are available through a coupon offer.
A reader incentive explains teal style options and how to obtain a paper pair by presenting the attached coupon. The notice includes directions to state rejected entries and to adopt a somber, orderly pattern when completing the form.
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