Wacky Walkers and Pedestrians Cited in Night Traffic Sketch
A humorous但 cautionary profile of quirky pedestrians labeled by monikers such as Night safety Ned, Time Saver Tim, Umbrella Della, Dreamer Doug, Talking Tillie, Gabby Gertie, Dragging Dora, Stubborn Stu, Impulsive Ivan, Popout Polly, Weaving Willim, and Life Saver. The piece mocks risky crossing behavior with brief vignettes and a nod to alcohol impairment affecting street safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Stu
Amber
Ivan
Née
Polly
Willim
Obituary for Bowen blacksmith Robert Porter Stew art Collie Stewart
Bowen resident and blacksmith Robert Porter Stew art Collie Stewart died May 12 at age 66. Born in Bowen to long established local tradespeople, he worked at Proserpine Sugar Mill and on the Proserpine Bowen railway project before running the family smithy and later taking up farming. A keen racehorse owner and southern racegoer, he served in the Queensland Mounted Infantry. Survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren, funeral May 18 at St James Presbyterian Church with burial rites at the graveside.
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Bowen
Robert Porter
Proserpine
Proserpine-Bowen
Busket
Hehmond
Cooke’s Hotel
the Central
Collle
William Street
Bowen Motors
Regal Elog
Collegian
Eucyphalis
Queensland Mounted Infantry
Collie
Stewart
Jessie Stepart
Mesdames FE. McKenna
J. Pott
J. Price
Thomas
St. George
M. A. Jepheon
Brisbane
St. James‘ Presbyterian Qghurch
Angel
Farewell reception for Bob McSkimming prior to Scotland trip
Over forty friends gathered at Mr Jack Parker’s home on Saturday to bid bon voyage to Bob McSkimming who departs to visit relatives in Scotland. Mrs Pelgrave coordinated the event with a happy evening, several Scotch songs, and special thanks to Mr Bruce McCullum for piano accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parker
Bob McSkimming
Scotland
Pelgrave
Bruce McCullum
Plano
P. RK. Delamothe
L. A. Bidgood
N.Q. Local Government Association
Ingham
Ald
H. Currie
Bowen
W. Malnprice
Elaine
Southport
Queens
Mmu BR. Bkel- Jern
W. Boyle
Salvation Army
Brisbane
Radio Schedule and Local Notices from Bowen
A Bowen newspaper fragment lists radio programs and times for June including Country Hour and The Beat in Music. It notes recent travel: Miss B Malpass and Mrs Malpass returned to Bowen from Cairns. Mr I Muttingley flew to Rockhampton en route to Emerald. Mrs D Sullivan flew from Melbourne to Bowen and back. mentions T O’Donoghne and local social visits.
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Eknow
Ned
Tim
Umbrella Della
Doug
Hila
Tillie
Gabby Gertie
Vane
The
Wowen Indepenedat
Job Printing Department
OWEN
Robert Porter Stewart
F. Maesy
Haverstock
R. Davidson
Brisbane University
KE. Hellwege
Mize L. Mellowan
Callinaville
Mackay
Mra. Gasken
J. E. Barnes
Calrng
ABC
Escote
Aas
Rewaeria, Et A
Iseea Stern
Housewifr
Glee
Mahler
Ile A.m
Ales Murdoch
Sporting
O'Hagan
Tener Patrick
Orch Rathore
Conca
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