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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

1

Local and General Notes from Tivol Theatre and Townsville

Local items report Tivol Theatre Friday performances and personal air events. Mentions plans by T. i G. Mann of Proserpine to contest the Herbert Batcombe bill and upcoming electoral matters. Enlistment applications noted among several individuals. Thompson wedding visits Ayr. Miss Lorraine Gray of St Patrick's College Townsville spends winter vacation.

Air Younes F.chedling Trennisen Cafe Cheltips C. Tang Migs Land Ayr Lorraine Gray St. Patrick's College, Townsville Li Bowen

Soldier's Notes on Forming Local Trottrney Unit

The best attended meeting of the Returned Soldiers League sub-branch saw about twenty-five Diggers active in forming a Bowen section of the Tr tro Operative Volunteers. Twenty names were submitted for enlistment and members expressed enthusiasm for defending Austin. Eligible men may join regardless of Lesage membership. inquiries go to secretary Mr. d. Thaiton, son.

Teturneld Soldiers League Ao Bowen Trottrney Soldiers League Delferius Carpe Austin Lesage Thaiton

Wedding of Jol Barton’s son to Edith Fraser

The marriage of Jol Barton’s eldest son Jol to Edith Fraser’s daughter took place with ceremony and vows observed by family and friends. The couple was joined in matrimony with traditional rites, marking a new union for both families.

Jol Helorieh Jol Barton Edith Mavis Aira Fraser Trey Brepeheos

Shows Highlight Weekend Pony Classes and High Jump

The Mackus Bhow led a rugged slate of events at Northern Shinvs with riders claiming top spots in various pony classes. Judges noted clear wins for Terry’s Trail Half in the show ring, while El Nelson's Manitrake took high jump honors at seven feet.

Mackus Muller Tough Tran Asia Maare Luis Nat Abe Ua Oridden Owl Jo Muller W. dl Cieneh Mater Ali Boy Bending Tace W. A. Ginetes Waal W. A. Gienglits Hhash 2 Trinket Trekhampion Verry EL Nelson Terry Selinbert Yarwin

Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables at The BV Ass

The BV Ass market column lists prices for peppers tomatoes greens and related produce. It notes better prices may be expected with shipments to markets weekly and emphasizes stable weekly sales plans despite uncertain demand.

Aloe Palesi Fiesles

War Savings Rally Fund Totals Revealed in Local Report

A wartime savings rally raised funds across several local groups. Recipients included schoolchildren, Cannon Valley Show, and community organizations, with notable contributions listed and expenses noted for hospital and various drives. The event, presided by Bridges, aimed to boost War Savings certificates and public support during the period.

Lionel Veiacien Abn Eos Briges Thie Rink Sehool Tigeerk

Annual Races at Busven Turf Club Meeting

Entries for the Busven Turf Club’s annual meeting close Friday. Weighing and entries for the first day are listed, with notes on Friday Saturday events and pacing for the Aud. CORINA and S. EL Kelay are named in the notice.

Siti West Uc Corina EL Kelaey

CWA Ball Petite Fray Reported for September Sixth

Fragmentary OCR notes mention CWA Ball Petite, a fray on September sixth. Names and locations are unclear, but the fragment implies a dispute or clash linked to a ball event under CWA auspices. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.

Cwa Ball Petite Troll Thowice Fray

Court News Inquiry Details Unclear Fragment

The text shows a court news fragment with garbled names and places. It references a con solid inquiry before authorities and mentions a railway yards context. Other parts are illegible, obscuring outcomes or actions.

Militia Expands Camps Across States For Home Defence

Australia to establish new military camps totaling 2000 miles of line near Albury and across Queensland, with extensions to existing sites. Plans aim to recruit 21 000 volunteers and prepare home defence ahead of year end. Minister Birvet announced rapid arrangements to register the volunteers and confirm sites.

Acuy Ai Theriides Taneworth New Bourl Wiles Victorian Murray River Albury Lsays Melbourne Queensland Cape Birvet

British Children and Government Child Welfare Burden

The Health Minister stated that many Britons are willing to care for white children who might be dented at Cron Rngliund. Queens lis could take several children, including more than one. He noted a person here is ready to take guardianship if able to pay. Applications to the Custos Department in Christie, Bidlefotvey would be required to confirm eligibility and duties for foster care.

Mtrck Tino Ehites Cron Custos Department Hristirie Bidlefotvey Chesvar

Bee the Marvellou Dieplay at Bowee Independent Office

Joan Cops nee Hite and Numerong New and Nanny Novelties feature in a winter display at the Bowee Independent office. The event highlights unique toys and holiday offerings with local crafts and seasonal decor attracting shoppers to the downtown storefront.

Bee Marvellou Joan Cops Nee Hite Numerong New and Nanny Benson Bowee Independent

Miowera Calling A Lad Teo Trod Depart

Fragmented report describes units and individuals from the Miowera area preparing for deployment. It lists ranks, battalions, and attachments including sergeants and field ambulances, with notes on transport and recruitment details amid a broader field force movement.

Dance Noveltie at The Rowen Taide in 1920s style

Fragmentary OCR yields a dance listing with varied prices and names but many words are garbled. The readable elements reference The Rowen Taide venue and assorted participant mentions with unclear timings and entries, suggesting a local entertainment brief.

Rand Ent Cy Teedon

Bowon Lydependent in Portiblis Case Opened by H Hinhle

Fragmentary OCR note cites Bowon Lydependent related to Portiblis with names Fowton and Stoyol and initials H Hinhle. No clear event or outcome documented in readable text.

Fowton and Stoyol Wl Portiblis Dt H Hinhle Bowen

Victorian-Era Woman Faces Duty and Family Ties

A fragmented reminiscence centers on a woman of Victorian sensibility at midlife, detailing ties to Teele and Keredape, and a life shaped by duty. She navigates family, domestic affairs, and social expectations while observing a changing world marked by wars and shifting roles.

Enon Anil Morey Teele Euthavetine Healy Mary Meyer Andes Cruectery Ajaesthony Naminy

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