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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
2
The friends of the Pott family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their late sister Mary I A Volt at the Presbyterian Church Bowen at 11 a.m. Saturday December 2. The service at the church begins at 10 45 a.m. Charles Michael undertaker.
Messia WH Darwen and Same express heartfelt thanks to subscribers advertisers customers and readers for support over the past year and wish everyone a happy prosperous New Year with continued patronage and trust.
A petition signed by local residents requests a Letter Receiver at Thorne’s Store on Herbert and Kennedy Streets Bowen. Delays due to equipment shortage are possible, but installation is planned at the earnest moment by December 27, 140 local notices.
The famed Home Hill fishing boat Taunch Four Winds wrecked at Cape Upstart when the anchor chain parted in a heavy northwesterly wind on Sunday. The vessel went ashore on rocks and was quickly secured for salvage.
The week’s fruit export figures show mangoes pineapples and melons routed through offices in Newcastle Melbourne Towwoombi and Gkenaeg Hoes. Highlights include 184 cases apples and 1251 cases mangoes with several locations reporting mixed shipments of pineapples peaches and melons to various destinations.
The Red Cross held its monthly meeting on Friday the 20th in lieu of Yeastst due to the Xmas holidays. A further donation of £100 was sent to the Gover nors Special Appeal, bringing total contributions to £20. The Sub-branch President presented the monthly report. progress was noted from the Queen's Beach Bulb Branch. Proceeds from various events supported patriotic causes. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £147 0s 8d. Hunted payments and work in progress were noted. a parcel of clothing for refugees was gratefully acknowledged. The next meeting will be held Tuesday January at the School of Arts.
Local notes list residents and visitors over the Christmas holiday. Misa Joan Struthers returns from Townsville. Irene Wooldon heads to Brisbane. Mr and Mrs Williamson and others visit Bowen. Several families and travelers, including Graham and Taycock, plan holidays en route, with Bowen and Townsville as focal points.
Weights for New Year’s Day race meet released detailing weight assignments for horses and jockeys. Officials specify conditions for entries and adjustments to weight scales aimed at balancing competition.
The BoRwen Tort Club announces its fourth Patriote Race Meeting on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to the Comforty Fun, Ted ose, and the Club. Weights listed across divisions include New Year Anndicap and New Your Handicap with several horses named such as Sparkalong, Royal Holier, Ploughhoy, and Air Tactic among others.
The Recruiting Train and RAAF unit plan a Bowen visit starting January 2 for three days. They will tour towns to promote joining the TAA, citing Australia’s high per capita recruitment and detailing current figures for crew, ground staff, and training commencements.
Elletherh Mary Wilson died at Kennedy Hospital Theadiy Iast. She was wife of Mr. Matt Wilson of Gregory Street and a longtime Baswen Aovears Inter resident. Born in Ennis Clare Treland she moved to Ansinidia aboard the Duke of Argyle 48 Fears an. She married in 183 by Father Ronlline at St Marys ILO Church and devoted time to church work and charitable societies. She leaves a son George and three brothers in various parts of the world, with deep sympathy. Funeral was held at the church with Father Mewart officiating at the graveside.
The death occurred at St. Marys Thephil Maryboragh. The deceased was a well known resident of Bowen in the person of Miory Elaaberh Apidina Pell aged 74 years. The funeral will leave the Presbyterian Church Bowen Honmirrosy onorilie after service which commences at 1A.
The death occurred at Kennels Hospital on Thursday of an aboriginal Hite Hatre Shepherd of Strathmere Street. Read by Mr J Castles of Salvation Army.
Market notes show best counts and prices moving lower. Traders report arrivals and shipments from Apple and other goods, with prices easing.
A memorandum and articles of association for Proserpine Gold Mines Ltd were registered last week. Capital is £90000 with 40000 shares of 10 shillings. 20000 shares issued to Robert George Low and Ridney Georg Little as consideration for leases. 17400 shares to public. 800 shares held in reserve. Objects include buying and acquiring games and gear in Bowen mining district. directors named. The Bowen Independent notes novelty balloons promoting Mickey Mouse and related characters.
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