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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
2
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions firewood and various misread names and phrases. It references Perhert Street and a 228 number, with scattered words like Wool Pipi and Meteorites. The text is unclear but suggests a local notice or ad with corrupted content.
An advertisement from GAhert Street promotes BOULTEE'S offering fishin oils and related services. It markets lines and hooks and invites readers to call for assistance. The brief notice frames BOULTEE'S as the go to shop for anglers seeking quality gear.
A fire on the jetty disrupted the steamer Pork Bardy operations and caused immediate alarms along the Old Steny Ward. Authorities and crew worked to control the blaze as nearby structures sustained heat damage and safety precautions were enacted to prevent further incidents.
A chaotic report describes an accident scene near Derhert Street with unclear names and roles. Authorities cordon the area while witnesses, including Amieluel Abilius and others, recount scattered details about a vehicle, a collision, and subsequent delays at West Gate.
A report outlines Buxton's successor Amees actions and ongoing procedural shifts in the wake of leadership transition. The text notes new oversight by a magistrate and adjustments in post office operations, with emphasis on ensurement of compliance and public notice.
Fragmented OCR style social page mentions multiple names and places such as Be Owen, Mir Wel feyens Powarsville and Miss Dotis Green SE, with unclear events. Many garbled phrases and partial references to people visiting or attending events.
Fragmented text appears to reference a court or tribunal note about praise or insult within a rest room setting. Names and specific phrases are garbled, but it suggests a formal report or report-like piece with unclear context and several proper nouns.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local notice style item mentioning Tot Ald. figures and associated names. The text is garbled but indicates a civic or community record with references to individuals and a meeting or event in a town.
A garbled New Year scene outlines dance pages featuring fashion, venues, and social gatherings. Mentions School of Art de Chi, community hubs, and storied visitors, with hints of celebrations around year’s end and notable clubs hosting events.
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