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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

2

Bowling Club Social and Awards at Bowen Independent

The Bowen Bowling Club held a Friday evening social where Patron Mr W H Darwen presented trophies for Club Championship Mosquito Fleet and Melbourne River Cup. Winners included Viola, Velma Owser, and J Shelton. Presentations honored newlyweds Burke and Hansen. Local ads for optics and race meeting entries follow.

Dutog W. H. Darwen Viola J. Stelton J. Hansen Handsome Lass Velma Owser J. Darwen Carlton United Breweries Jy Shelton Velma Mesura Burke Hansen Matels Wong Behsk Cash Nb B Miller & Co Ees

Proserpine Cannery Reports Cane Harvest and Injuries

Proserpine notes describe cane crushing starting next week with shipments by rail to Collinsville and to other markets. workers, shifts, and mill yard dispatches outlined. A separate accident report records injuries to Campbell and others, with surgeries and expected recovery, while a band成员 car accident near O’Goanill River is noted as non fatal.

Collinsville Tamato Ronald Mr. J. Campball Balug Monty Campbell Ths Gokuta O'Goanill River Wednondey

Romantic marriage ties Nationalist figure to English arrival

Telegraphic note from Brisbane reports Major Thomas McLeod, recently elected for the Mitchell Bye electorate, wed Lady Aurea Wace who has just arrived from England. The ceremony occurred at Longreach and was described as a notable social event in the district.

Brisbane Thomas McLeod Longreach Aurea Wace England

drought ravaged far north region reports rain hailed

Adelaide Montay reports severe drought in South Australian pastoral country. Bountiful rains have fallen over a large area, with hailstones up to one and a half to two inches recorded, signaling relief after a long dry spell.

Adelaide Montay

Arrival of BRMS flying boats at Broome and related feats

Four British supermarine flying boats led by Group Captain Cavefrown reached Broome after a flawless crossing from Koepang in fair weather. The flight followed a 1200 p m greeting to the pilots and involved wireless contact, with Cape Levique sighted en route. Separately N Langton and J Crompton started a 10 000 mile motor car journey from Melbourne aiming to complete it in 75 days, driving an Austin Twelve and seeking a new record.

Broome Finay Cave Frown Delatne R.ala Cape Levique Australia Lieut. Wackett Widgeon IL Widgeon Lieut. Wacke Melwourne Ovey N. Langton J. Crompton Melbourne Pielock Perth

Labour Government Faces Equal Representation in Tasmanian Elections

Hobart notes on Monday suggest Labour likely lacks a majority, hoping for equal representation with the Nationalists. The report hints at the possibility of a Nationalist government if the balance tips.

Tasmanian Hobart Billy

Kingsford Smith Completes First Leg of America to Australia Flight

Australian aviator Kingsford Smith and three companions reached Honolulu at 9 49 am after 27 hours 27 minutes from America. They reported a smooth, beautiful trip and planned the next leg to Mages Island, then continued toward Australia.

Kingsford Smith America Australia Honglai Honolulu Frigay Austealls Cotton Lisle Howe Cary Kinsroun Syirw

Ancient croquet revived at opening of new club green

The article recalls a historic croquet game once played near the Royal Air Bores site, now revived as the Huy otstool Orcgust Club opened Saturday afternoon. Ladies performed demonstrations led by Mrs Muesy and Mrs Macoy, with thanks to Mr Munry for his efforts.

Bosoh Royal Air Borea Huyotstool Orcgust Club J A Berbert Brrest Jnidius Muesy Bay Joe Wiceless Ani Uehktac Ubu Duverstocle Griwa Ujmn Amidat Pps Hacen Tnseayigmaw Ita Alloa Munry Mar Find Macoy Hay Phair Massy Mina Kolnoy Absersty Hanson Kalaay Ming Bays Wil Hasuenbauk Wren

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