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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

4

Shipping Arrivals at Wodonga and Wyreema

May 20 Wodonga from Cairns lists Mesera A B Brady E Harewell and 2 steerage. May 30 Blogera from Townsville shows no passengers. May 30 Wyreema from Melbourne via ports notes Rev P J O Keefe Moanra J Slat ar KR Grimes. May 29 Wodonga bound for Melbourne visula lists Masare F 2 Shields L Budde C Thatcher. May 30 Bingera bound for Brisbane lists Ray R D Hamilton Mesere Collina MLA J Maltby J Johnson and iateerage. May 30 Wyreeme bound for Cairns lists Masare G Oxman A 8 Brady 20d saloon Mra and Misa Hangsn.

King's Bruch Holiday Observed For Kennedy Hospital Fund

To day observed as general holiday in Proserpine district to celebrate the King's birthday and raise funds for Kennedy Hospital. A sports program, side shows, excursion train, and a concert and dance at the School of Arts promote donations for the hospital.

Ralalog Tunds Kennedy Hospital Proserpine Saporta Haa Dong Proverpine J, HB Massy School of Arte Angac Pencraig Bowen Norman Abell Heidleberg J. H. Isbell Isbell Penrith House C. Collins School of Arts W.P.O W. Bubot Ayr Mra Murray Mra C. Boyce Poole

Stock Movements Delayed By Railway Strike To Ayr

Messie Telteel Bros. transport 178 head of mixed fats toward Ayr but a Ross River strike delayed the convoy causing a return home with the stock. Movements are slowed though expected to resume as the dispute nears closure.

Till the Boys Come Home Song and Local Notices

A local bulletin highlights the song Till the Boys Come Home and its morale value for Australians and Brits in the trenches. It notes availability from W. H. Paling & Co Brisbane, with disc version at higher price. Also mentions medical ads for Chamberlain remedies and local social updates and a child’s accident at Queens Beach.

Great Britain Egypt France Russia Messrs W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd Brisbane Wil Barns Philp & Co Bowen G. W. Juppine Wodonga Melbourne Sydney Red Cross Buros Philp & Cy Wy Topp

Presbyterian attack on Catholicism shocks General Assembly

The Brisbane telegram reports Rev J Gillespie scathingly attacking Catholic influence at the Presbyterian General Assembly. He cites strong Catholic opposition, notes Catholic power in schools, politics and press, and warns ministers against opposing views within the assembly.

Brisbane Rockhampton J. Gillespie General Assembly Presbyterian Church Atolep J. B. Galloway

Thanking those who aided during a bereavement

Mr C B Waite Glen Ela expresses heartfelt thanks to all who rendered assistance and offered sympathy during his recent sad bereavement.

C. B Waite Glen Ela Bing

Verdun drive hailed as epic by critics in Life for June

The Verdun battles are described as the war’s epic by Dr Fitchett and military commentators. Opinions vary from German triumph to French casualties, but Life for June offers a comprehensive view in a bright concise summary. The magazine remains cheap at 1 shilling before post for six months.

Fitchatt Verdun the Marne Germany Life T. Shaw Fitchett Swanston Street Melbourne

Revenue and expenditure figures for month and year ends

Brisbane reports monthly revenue of 910 323 pounds up 289 171 with taxation up 277 000 and railways down 16 004. For 11 months revenue totals 6 661 159 pounds up 317 473 and taxation up 358 352. Expenditure for month 47 006 up 55 0M1 while 11 months expenditure reaches 6 345 893 up 841 049 versus last year.

Brisbane

Around the Coasts of Australia and Fiji Guide Book

A.U.S.N. Company publishes Around the Coasts of Australia and Fiji a guide with 300 pages and 760 photos. It presents places, industries, and enterprises along Australia's and Fiji’s coasts for tourists and professionals. Editor is Wm. Lees. Help Wanted plays at Tivoli Theatre June 5.

Australia Fiji A.u.8.n. Co Commonwealth A.U.S.M Eland Business Moon A.U.B.N. Company Wm. Lees Country Life Gare Atte Tivoli Theatre Thoreday June Sth

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