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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

2

Show Week at Grand Theatre Rowen July 8 One Night Only

George Sortie presents a blue and white revue THY at Grand Theatre Rowen on July 8 for one night. Mor Sortie showcases feature acts from Milind America and other acts including Phil Murray and Wally Hievaviks Rhythm Band. The revue promises comedy, variety acts, and international entertainment with stars like Lily Color and Fudd Morley in a high energy program.

George Sortie Ted Grand Theatre Rowen Mr. Sorlle Tower Bnclide Tle Two Ardens Serebath Delelos Mil Dolores Srmationgt Sabia Phil Murray Americ Ood Merrey Fuddly Morley Bie Atdiler Lily Color Samy Emmy Lorrie Cleary Sydney Boprandy Tomy Titchards Hey McDeuiell George Borlie Aimeelt Wally Hievaviks Ryan & Cerecu

Barton’s Follies Opens in Bath Street Theatre

The Hartun's Follies production debuts this July at the Misleal Comedy Co. venue, featuring the famed The Teleris and Tibby in a star packed program. A four act sequence at Bartons' major variety show promises new acts, with extensive musical and comedic performances drawing large crowds and praise.

Hartun's el Bie Clete Che Teleris Kes Ho Tibby Lin Seerighiril Lamguloy Sainidiev Bartows Pees Birtan Gris

Queensland Ty Piggybacks on British Planting Scheme

Australia faces an urgent British request to grow 12 000 acres of flax for cloth linen thread and canvas. Queensland officials discuss suitability with the Department of Agriculture as representatives from the British and local governments weigh spring planting needs. The Under-Secretary cites impracticability in Queensland due to a decade of prior experiments with flax.

Queensland Australia Austratie Brisbine Department of Agriculture Wren Thebirment

Making Full Use of Our Farms

An early 20th century farm article argues for diversified farming over specialization. It laments neglect of fruit gardens and kitchen gardens, urges revival of family gardens, and highlights higher living costs despite modern refrigeration. It cites New Zealand Farmer Weekly as the source.

Gormidy Od Maderik Pardon Tomy New Zealand

War Savings Report Shows Large UK and Australian Sales

A wartime savings push reports sales of war savings certificates reaching seven million pounds. Weekend totals place New South Wales at 221 pounds, Victoria at 1,704,314 pounds, and other states with Western Australia contributing 474 pounds and 110,810 pounds in various tallies. The text notes Western Australia joining the scheme and references per capita value certificates.

New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tosi Weeter Astralia Coenshine

Johnny Apoolo and Sud Country Box in Treowe Dinner

A muddled note describes Johnny Apoolo in varied roles at Treowe Dinner. It hints at political drama with Tyrone and Terothy amid a cast including Rimenmumber and Phivey, in a wealthy college setting.

Stan McKay's Gaieties at The Theatre

Stan McKay presents a July Wednesday program with comedians singers and a ventriloquist act. Clifford Guest headlines the ventriloquism show and McKay promises a lively variety night with songs and skits at multiple venues including the Theatre Tow Lane and Band on, offering entertainment in a bustling midweek bill.

Ibs Ma McKay Uoeeneland Seta Sep Clifford Guest Tivel Theatres Aled Ids Askert Aosheep Shenlil Lostrientiliste Concertuin Bandon Altegseer

Racing Notes From Townsville and Canterbury Park Meets

A jumbled report of horses finishing positions at Townsville and Canterbury Park. Plolo Hugtiah placed third in the Trial Tack Race at Townsville, Pearl Thread won, Vellinviniai second, with Florn Bnellel among others. At Bowen meeting, Doctor's horse seen in action. Head Boy placed third in Third Division of Flying Her. Tarrakeet won the Bracelet at Mackay Amateur Meeting prior, with Carmody and Payonine runner-ups. Flying Knight, a yearling, showed well at Canterbury Park in the Flying Handicap, defeating Mohican and Tultrata in a six furlong dash.

A. J. Brelsey Plolo Hugtiah Townsville Pearl ‘Thread Vellinviniai Florn Levie Lad Tarrakeet Mackay Bentleg Carmody Payonine Mr. A. E. Beak Canterbury Park Mohican Tultrata

Weather Woes Cause Hand Aches Calm Comforts Denied

A fragmentary note asks if damp weather worsens hand pain and mentions an old remedy claimed to ease ache. The text references a famed cream and a reaction to cold or wet conditions, hinting at relief that may be sought in particular remedies.

Charmosan Lotion Promoted Across Retail Stores

An advertisement touts Charmosan hand lotion described as non-sticky and non-greasy. It urges purchase through chemists and draperies while noting availability in big and small sizes and urging stores to stock the product.

Big Lottie

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear local notice text

A garbled OCR passage presents a mix of names, places, and terms, forming an incoherent notice. Readable elements hint at a public or legal notice but specifics are obscured. No clear actions, dates, or entities can be confirmed from the legible fragments.

Fragmented plea text with unclear subject

The readable lines repeat a chaotic plea about body parts and attention. The passage lacks coherent details, names, dates, or locations to anchor a clear news item or event.

Cold Cream Houdolr Jnew 2'0 Headline Fragment

Diapers and stores hold by late-week sale prompt shoppers at local outlets. Small items featured include cold cream and related products as retailers mark prices.

Widewlate

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