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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
A brief notice lists a motor cab stand at the Central Hotel with phone contact 12 and references the Denison Hotel with phone 39 for arrivals or inquiries.
A. Gustie announces a business address change for his motor garage now located at the Commercial Hotel. He provides a contact phone number 24 for inquiries.
Shipping notices list passengers traveling to and from Melbourne Brisbane Cairns and Sydney aboard vessels including Wodlongs, Arawatta Wyreema and Wyreeema. Names cited include Mr Mrs Donovan Sotant Mackay Gillette and Mackay with multiple families. Cargo shows 35 cases fruit hides and tea aboard.
The report notes two of six men arrested on Christmas Eve for intoxication were released on caution with fines upheld for the others. It warns against supplying liquor to the colored population. A Melbourne cargo examination revealed 15 cases of leather were actually packed with old newspapers and jam jars, exposing mislabelled baggage from New York.
Large holiday crowds fill streets and beaches as Bowen enjoys a bustling festive period. Hotels report strong trade while the Port Dettivan Sailing Club hosts an excursion to Stone Island and a sailing race won by Denisolia.
Subscribers to Kennedy Hospital are notified they must pay yearly subscriptions by January 14 1917 to qualify for office or to vote on the creation of the next licensing committee. Signed by Eyre Magsy acting secretary Bowen on December 29 1917.
Wednesday evening event supported Heroes Day Fund and Bowen Choral Society despite rain. Mr W Gray MC'd with performance by local and visiting artists. proceeds expected to reach about £5 for charity. Social notes recount holiday travels and local residents' comings and goings in Bowen and Proserpine.
A garbled notice hints at a New Year celebration plan with payments and factions around Fern and Connell areas. It references boycotts, a widow’s clash with the Miners Association, a verdict for £1200, and a levied fund. Also mentions Mr V. B. Field selling delivery ashes at Queen's Beach with January delivery.
Owing to sudden illness Mr Forno king will not continue baking duties Thursday afternoon. Messrs 33, Boulter, G. Cochig, and X. Gray senior are organizing the bread supply in his absence.
The grand annual band concert features Tivell Theatre performers and quartets with special solos by top local artists. Tickets available from local outlets and at the door, highlighting a rare evening of premier music and entertainment.
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