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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
2
An eclectic Bowen page lists classifieds and notices including travel fares to London and Colombo, Whitsunday church services with times, and a memorial note from a family. It includes local contact details and advertisement notes for Cummins & Campbell Ltd. Bowen.
Shipping news from Port Chalmers as ships sail north with frozen meat. Local court actions involve payment for goods sold and debts. Holidays for Bowen Show and Races are gazetted for July 3–4 and 5–6 with venues in town and ridge areas. Weather outlook favors a stormier weekend with showers and mild temperatures. Bowen Turf Club and Bowen Coal trade updates preview upcoming race meetings and entries. London Daily Mail Jubilee souvenir notes arrive, urging local support for British firms.
Extension project for the Bowen salt storage area invites tenders with close date June 1. The Bowen Salt Storage Association lists required items including vented racks and cooling units, with regional suppliers urged to submit bids.
In Bowen, KelIy pleaded guilty to traveling by rail without fare and was fined or jailed. Williams also pleaded guilty and was discharged. Presbyterian services are announced for James Presbyterian Church with 11 am and 7 30 pm sessions. A Benevolent school event and moderator visit are noted with schedule changes. A Tivoli Theatre event and a pipe lining plant report at Nathie Hut beach are described, including method and output. A large picnic with children and races follows a church gathering.
Alexander George T Lloyd died Wednesday aged TH years, son of George John Lloyd who arrived at Port Venison in 1861 with pioneer settlers. Born 3 September 1862 he was the fifth white child registered in the settlement. He worked as a draper, served in local military groups, and held posts with the Wyatt Shire and Bowen Town Council. He later retired on his farm near Bowen with his wife and family. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church with interment at the graveside conducted by Rev. T. DO. Prentis. large attendance.
Ladies urged to attend the Carnival aid Ball in stylish wave and dainty earled ends with Genuine Eugene Spire curlers on offer. Book early for appointments and latest hair accessories as details follow.
A high profile optometry event features Stacey & Stacey representatives at the North Australian Hotel in Bowen on Sunday June 24. The program promotes eye health and eye tests, with many local names listed among visiting attendees and attendees from Queensland optometry circles.
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