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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1934
Page
5
An advertisement-style message urges readers to buy a cough remedy and save money. It claims a “million Austra Van” customers and promotes mixing with sweetened water and high-quality ingredients. It directs readers to order from a chemist or store.
The text lists multiple ships and captains bound for Sydney and Cooktown with steerage passengers. It notes a tiger bite incident near Ayr and a medical treatment scene involving Mr. Myles and Mr. Hubert Stacey. Local officials discuss water works, stock inspection, and port recommendations for 1883.
The article recalls the four fastest liners, led by Mauretania and Lusitania, challenging Germany's Atlantic supremacy. It notes Cunard and White Star pride, the steam era feats, and the record crossing achievements including a 4 days 17 hours 30 minutes passage at 26 knots, cementing their status as premier ocean liners.
An invitation notes a memorial gathering at the Sell of Arta in Bowen for the erection of an Obelisk honoring Captain Blaclair. Attendees from the public are urged to attend with a tentative meeting time around 8 pm and a suggested contribution towards the commemorative monument.
Briviune lists events from August to August 11 at Itome TH with entries on September 1. The text mentions August 81 legibility and appears garbled but indicates a schedule spanning late summer to early autumn.
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