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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary note says Manny of Iy Gens died at Teaver aity Hospital in Bagtan. Message from a loving family member urges readers to take heart, mentioning a private bead and condolences from Saad. The note lacks clear names, dates, and location details due to garbled text.
Editorial column urges rapid action by the Harbour Board to establish a strong harbour at Denison Port and promote coaling and shipping routes via the Panama Canal. It argues for improved equipment and unified effort to secure rival trade and national prosperity while noting recent theatre and cinema notices and price control centralization in Melbourne.
The Bowen Independent notes rising optimism about state coal mines with rapid sinking and eight foot seams. It reports new miners families arriving, government timing seen as fortunate, and railway progress expected to carry coal to tracks within the coming year.
We extend sincere thanks to the Doctor and Nurses of the Kennedy Hospital for their kind attention to Mother during her illness. We also thank all who sent wreaths and offered sympathy for our loss.
For sale freehold Hurt Creek Hotel including hotel building in good order and about 80 acres. Located about 2 miles from Bowen Coalfields Railway. Price attractive. terms on request. For full particulars contact Ordans Port Denison Sailing Club. Also notes a normal monthly club meeting on Wednesday evening June 8 and a junior June 4. Wanted a waitress apply Club Hotel Bowen.
The Bowen Harbour Board invites tenders from contractors for tor metallling the approach to the new shed on Quay Street. Tenders must be addressed to The Chairman of the Board and sent before the 10th inst. Specifications are available at the Board's office. R Atkinson, Clerk. 30/9.
A price list shows various shoe types with numbers from 1 to 12. Items include ladies canvas court shoes and white canvas styles, Nu Buck and Glace Kid leather options, and mens derby and welled boots with prices ranging from 7/6 to 25/ per pair.
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