Local Masonic Meeting Invitation Reaches District
A notice from M A Lootf and district officers invites members to a district meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The event aims to welcome the District Master and elect a new secretary.
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
5
New South Wales Defeat Queensland in Cricket Thriller
New South Wales saved 480 runs for the loss of seven wickets with top scores from Evustland Mortis 143 Turnes 144 and McCabe 78. Queensland bowlers Chrikt and Watt took two wickets each as NSW posted a strong total.
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Syosney
New South Wales
Namie
Evustland
Mortis
Turnes
McCabe
Chrikt
Watt
Ban on Beer Sparks Protests Across Hotels South Coast
Miners and wives today protest a ban on beer priced by hotels along the South Coast. They march to hotels and threaten noncompliant hosts as winter weather hints at rain. A Sydney dispatch notes Christmas Eve gloom with bars empty and workers claiming higher wages sustain festive spending.
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Tee
Pleketil
South Coast
South Coast Line
Conn
New South Wales juvenile events dominate Randwick meet
Amid a flurry of juvenile races at Randwick on New Years Day, Malughyi captured the Sumner Cup from Yours Truly aided by a late surge. L'Aiglon edged Baul and Fearless in the Thvpetown Antlicap by a head, and Warwick won the Tadley Chletions at Minetiaiety in a head margin.
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Malughyi
Reon
Yours Truly
Ate
Melheurug
L'Aiglon
Baul
Fearless
Warwick
Minetiaiety
Therole
Dele
Weather Notes From Townsville Region
A concise forecast mentions changeable atmosphere with cool easterly breezes. Readers are guided to expect pleasant midweek conditions with mild temperatures and light winds, typical of the season.
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Wes Green
Tuownaville
Air War Report Shows Italian Losses in Greece
A London review of ISA.F. operations against the Greek Air Force states 38 Italian planes are certainly destroyed with probable more losses. Britain, Germany, and Italy reportedly paused air activity on Christmas Day. London notes bombers struck Flom aerodrome in Albania, hitting many planes and causing heavy damage.
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Isa.f
Tlondon
Thuratay
Britain
Germany
Italy
Toxdon
Thoreday
Air Ministry
Flonm
Albania
Soviet German Threats Stalk Balkans Amid Romanian Moves
A Budapest AP note reports German Army units advancing toward Hungary and Romania with about 300,000 troops expected to reinforce in a month. New York Times correspondents warn of rising Germany Russia tension over Romania and a potential Greek intervention, as Soviet and European observers fear Balkan instability deepens.
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Rumania
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Russia
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Greece
Europe
Thumania
Ruculi
Iron Guard
Berlin
Hansa
British position near Bardia as defense holds
The Bardin area remains contested with British forces about eight miles from the town. Reports say no relief attempt is made to aid defenders, while aerial activity remains limited and Empire troops are exposed in the open near Sotho.
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London
Mulra
Bardia
Sotho
Tide of Tins Almiindrh Correspondence Set Sail
A garbled vintage note recalls a voyage with Meddit crew aboard AW miles out to sea. The text hints at a calm crossing with three smiles observed and a single unseen sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreday
Abyssinia Revolt Flares as Italian Forces Retake Forest Areas
Dispatches from overseas report growing Abyssinian revolt against Italian forces with guerrilla activity in forested regions. Rebellious bands strike from hidden positions and tensions rise across contested districts.
Bowen Turf Club Annual Meeting Notice
Bowen Turf Club will hold the annual meeting of members in the Hall of Arts on Tuesday at 7 pm. Election of committee and financial statement will be presented along with general business.
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At & Pm
Kelsey
See
Waste salvage drive call at Shire Hall Bowen
Shire Hall Bowen invites residents to join a wide movement for salvage of waste metals and paper. Articles may be left at Shire Hall or Able Works, Callmariile. Clerk J J Crowley notes the council cannot send for smelt woods. Bowen December 17.
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Conwell
Watom Wide
Mitriothe
Chariiade
Shire
Bowen
Callmariile
Cormell
J.J. Crowley
Quiet Xmas at Bowen Independent Bar
Readers report a calm Christmas scene at Bowen Independent venue with a portable type welder display add on and a festive bar gathering. The text notes a trouble free holiday and mentions Tarball and Easter elements in a fragmented description.
Bowts Water Authority Tender for Piles Opening
Bowts Water Authority invites tenders for piling work for the pumping station at Ten Tiver. Tenders must be received by 12 noon on Saturday 1st January 194. Specifications are available at the undersigned office. The lowest valid tender will be considered. Town Clerk 27th December 1946.
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Couneil
Servier
Crowley
Mn Ueeremate
Pilex
Crown Land Occupation License Opportunity Near Prosserpine
An area of 300 acres near Conwis eight miles east of Prosserpine Timbway Biatlon will open for occupation license at 11 o clock a moon Friday February 14 0 the Proserpine Land Office at a rental of £3 per lot. Land Agents Rauwen and Proserpine invite further particulars.
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Proserpiin Timbway Biatlon
Moon Pridoy
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