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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
2
The friends of Mr. George Kay are invited to attend the funeral of Violet Annie Kay, their late wife. The procession will leave Holy Trinity Church at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Market notes dated the same day report tomatoes at 2 shillings for lead and ripe ladla with advisories against general use. Cucumbers listed firm, peaches slower, and peas showing varied quality with some brands roaming. Prices show tomatoes at 47 to 5 for crunhers and dib per iuwhel amid light sales.
The Back to Bowen Week from September 10 to 18 draws attention as Nutlomil broadcasting stations promote events. Residents encourage inviting friends to Bowen events while Reg Hinschen visits town and plans to attend, with Bowen and Poxerpine history noted and many Bowen descendants in the sugar centre.
The Pope reportedly fainted this afternoon and remained ill for about twenty minutes. He recovered after injections, but his health has grown worse, marking his 81st birthday today.
Bogey Competitions will be held on Saturday next, replacing the Medal and Spa Competitions once announced. The change shifts the schedule for local golfers, with participants urged to prepare for the bogey format.
The first election of members of the Howe T Hospitals Board is to be held at Bowen on Saturday in July. Nomination day is Wednesday, with Mr. P.B. Higgins acting as Returning Officer.
The forecast notes fine cool conditions with light rain likely easing. Temperatures show a fresh range with night lows around mid fifties and daytime highs near seventy, continuing through the week with variable cloudiness.
The Port Alma is due from Gladstone at ten past noon on Thursday to load 375 tons frozen beef 65 tons chilled beef and a wet lien for the Vaulted Kingdom. The Moondalla expects to depart on Saturday.
A damaged notice describes a missing bag and a green and white 22 foot long engine part vessel left near Meat Works Creek Merl about three weeks ago. The owner is sought to identify the item and reclaim it, with a note of a related abandoned craft at Queen's Teach.
Mrs. T Tilt visited Townville to meet her mother Myra while Thornton Sear arrived from Sydney to open Queens Beach Hotel on holiday. The renovated hotel drew large crowds with dancing on the verandah, court social events, and a wintergarden supper as debutantes and guests enjoyed the refined surroundings. Debutante season at Clare of Bog Taw features Iris Kelly and others, with social interest high in Bowen.
Ais Teno secretary of the Rewer Home League announces a recoverative holiday absence on Tuesday Ist inst. They express trust she will return without delays and be supported by fellow members. Also note K H BOULTER offers holiday sports gear including fishing equipment guns and ammunition.
A local note questions the Band's quality during Back to Bowen Week and suggests a special meeting of aliens and witneses to discuss the issue. The meeting is set for Friday at 5 pm in the School of Arts.
A memorial to Westray, honoring the gallant Englishman who aided fellow survivors of the Sliusen disaster, has been bolstered by a brochure titled "Wit oe Wertray" forwarded by Secretary Mr. A. C. Elphinstone. The pamphlet recounts survivor stories and O'Reilly, urging donations to the Becretary at the Wharf Reect, Lristvine.
A fragmentary sports item notes a team or individual outlasting rivals to claim top status. Key names are unreadable, but the piece emphasizes superiority and final victory. Readers glimpse a competitive race or match asserting dominance and seasonal promise.
Canberra reports national insurance for Australia will be a major election issue. Federal Treasurer Chasey has received Sir Walter Kinnear and Inco's final report, to be studied by the Cabinet on the Imperial Conference delegation's return. Sir Frederick Stewart estimates a suitable scheme could cost about twenty million sterling with contributions from employers, employees, and the Government.
The Show committee names chief and section stewards for Bowen Put Show. Appointees include A Pott as Chief Steward, T W Easy, Albert Smith, A L Hoenn. Poultry G O West. Timekeepers A W Schultz and Etrange. Cattle and other divisions led by Renfrey, Smyrell, Smith, Edgerton, and more. Changes noted in the Judge's List with Teblath replacing Trenew.
Militia notes list parade dates and locations for the coming five months. Commanding officers plan parades at drill halls and ranges with entries for shows and events.
The Pow Office bus offers a variety of special telegram formats for greetings and social notices. Colorful, artistically designed paper and worldwide delivery via an enlarged service are highlighted, including birthday holidays and overseas cards printed with Beau Wireless. The newspaper notes this as a refined postal service feature.
Tivoli and Grand Theatres announce screenings of top films to meet demand for quality entertainment. Contracts for seven major licenses are under way with weekly features planned at affordable prices, aiming to attract patrons with comfortable seating and steady shows.
Boxing card next Monday at Tiroli Thelle features a 10 round main bout between Lintwil kie and Gordon Conroy, touted as a hard clash. Also lined up are welterweight prospects including Willams, Wilkhewt, and others, with fight cards unsettled and several bouts in doubt due to fitness and injuries.
Fragmented OCR text references names and events tied to a county and local figures. Mentions Tevin, McDonald, Maher, and Snowe with scattered phrases about health, games, and a depot. The readable content suggests a mixed brief of local people, places, and happenings without a clear single event.
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