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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
Mr H Skinner announces in an advertisement that he offers all classes of wheelwrighting work with a first class wheelwright and experience in all branches, promising reliable service and ongoing engagement.
A minister conference with Commonwealth Statistician Enibbs outlines a plan to consolidate Federal and State data offices. The scheme envisions a single national year book and shared data gathering machinery, with costs borne by the Commonwealth and similar Electoral reforms under review.
Miss Eileen Mullaney offers sewing services at her residence on Wittlam Street Bowen. She is prepared to take in dressmaking work and related sewing tasks for local clients.
The Morton Handicap crown went to Canzone with Rowe Wood Lad second and Wayland Smith third in 2 minutes 1 second. Jimmy Hill defeated Wave Gickie on points at Stadium. Buck Crouse beat Les Os in the 2nd round at Sydney Stadium. Frits Bolland stopped Frits Maki in the Melbourne Stadium second round.
The annual meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held at the School of Art on Tuesday June 6th at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Mina Grieve is Hon. Secretary. Water laid on at 19 Let. Gordon Street. Apply.
Mr George Teitzel arrives from Ayr with 100 fat bullocks and 22 fat cows en route to Ayr. Trooper A. E. Williamson returns to Entroggera after leave with his sisters at Pleystone. Mr M. Isbell leaves for Brisbane. Dinsdale couple move to Queenton Charters Towers. Bowen’s community mourns loss of loyal workers tied to Bowen River Coalfield opening. Recent sports events at Bowen feature R Hirsch en Proserpine, N Bettalard, Joe Gaffney, Leichbrecht Ayr, F Purcell, RK Hincohen Proserpine, and N Batzel. Revenue from takings forecast around £125. A.W.U. award hearing set for 20 June in Townsville. conference planned June 5 between A.W.U., Charters Towers, Queenton, Ravenaood Councils. Tones of local notices and charity ads follow. The document closes with an advertisement for Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills by Foster-MaClelland Co.
Ryvinrude detachable row boat motor attaches to any row boat in two minutes. Trial offered. Agent WAG MICHAEL promotes the device for smoother travel at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
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