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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1938
Page
2
A fragment lists addresses in Bowen for Proserpine E J Caine solicitor Powell Street and surgeon L D Beresford Central Shirl Hall with hospital mentions. It notes a visit to Merinda at a hotel on Sunday and Rowen at the North Australian Hotel on the 27th.
The Rev A Hedies Alypott will represent the Hellah and Foreign Bible Society fund at a United Commemoration in Bowen next Jurgs marking the fourth centenary of the English Bible.
Acting Minister for Commerce and Health Archie Cameron told the House of Representatives that women should not be employed in jobs that deprive men of work. He argued earnings reflect service value and claimed men outperform women in many fields. He faced cheering supporters as he asserted women belong at home or in dedicated roles, not in broader professions.
Local soldiers will join Bowen Bowling Club members for a friendly bowls match on Saturday afternoon. The workers and families are invited, and Returned Soldier bowlers are expected to perform well under warm community support.
An OCR damaged item notes travelers from Bridbane on Sunday aboard a Stin son airliner. Mr T Gitwy departed for Stowneville on Monday. Allison and Miss Laihill arrived by the ACA Stinson Thorn. Rev Father McDxauld left town in the afternoon for Townsville by Alnsow Blinsow.
A boisterous scene in the Oou Pal Plains church as a clergyman preaches and a heated member curses the sheep shed in mock prayer. The assembly labels him a white man, while he declares his wish to make men better.
The piece reports weekend warmth with a high around 73.1 degrees, followed by a cooler spell and a return to unsettled air. It mentions recent light showers in parts of the district and expects general rain to arrive, with updated temperatures for Monday and Tuesday.
Market reports describe a volatile import and local sale scene with tomatoes and cucumbers showing varied demand. Prices for greens and fruit shift across regions including Sydney and Brisbane with some items up and others steady. Leather goods and saddlery promotions urge customers to compare dealers, noting a local shop named BOUT. PER'S Stocke.
Labour round set for eight on Thornlay to select one carpenter for a day’s work at the Coke Works.
Patrick Lawton age 28 remains unfound after he disappeared from his home at Queens Beach on Monday 23rd Mary. Police continue searching and coordinating efforts to locate him. The text also mentions KBELLY'S ICE unrelatedly as a stray phrase.
Richard Ernest Curran pleaded guilty for being found drunk on Herbert Street. Enoch Cores Collier, engineer, failed at COPD on change of Ununker nest to Herbert Stevet. The report notes a torfeited title and fishing tackle ad for BOULTHR'S on Herbert Street.
Fragmented OCR text describes a health welfare event at Big Alison Tent with mention of entertaining demonstrations. It promises two more enlightening practices tomorrow focusing on personal welfare and child welfare. The passage is garbled but centers on health education and practical sessions for attendees.
Fragmentary note speculates Pantera decisions about Kelly and a city steak event. unclear names and context hinder precise summary.
A fragmentary report notes the motor vessel Port fawne ville is due at the weekend for overseas passage. A fortnight-old bride Andrey Mibia- Wit, 17, and a crew member on the Ski hal botmd tug Fronty Maller, arrived in Brisbane on Monday, with other scattered details referencing a ship, persons, and dates.
Report of the Sitire Council meeting in Cetling Vill? residents urged discussion on extending electricity supply. After explanations, officials faced questions, and a smooth approval granted for the project. Full meeting details to appear next edition. Fleetwing bicycle orders promoted by B H Boulter.
The Aditi Comin side plays Gloweeter shire at Linstel today with matches to continue Thursday and Friday. Saturday features Feswex at Bouthend with two age spell then the First Test is planned for Friday week. The next set of trials names Eyngloms Hawmunod Wyatt Brown Furnes Verity Horton Aues Thirdatetf J Smith Barieh Compton and others in the Rest Alka Wilcox Yortler barnter Farrymond Follard Fishleck Jus Langridge Dollery Pope Wright.
In a quirky woodchop at Cale Finnegan and Percy Gridley contested a 14 timber chop won by Gridley in seconds. The wager failed after Finnegan attempted to reveal a shamrock for luck and disturbed the cut, losing a £5 stake while Gridley took the flood prize.
The notes show Feeds- Huesells A defeating Beheule 4 sets to 4, Trenows A. Wolk earning a forfeit from West Ends A. Enseclix BK. defeated West Pool 4 games to eta, Wet Furs's other B. team beat Tower's 2B by 3 games.
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