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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1937
Page
2
A condensed dispatch from Hennter's world service cites overseas intelligence compiled for this paper. It notes rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand and clarifies that opinions may differ from The Times unless stated.
Miss Hazel Negus returned on Saturday morning’s mail train after a lengthy holiday in Ryne.
The Taeven Poultry and Canine Club held a successful dog and poultry show at Denison Park on Saturday and Sunday. A poll report following the event will be available in the next issue.
A garbled report notes the Satin’s Toenille Roy race start in North Australia with Bi Kelgerten winning. It states Watts set a fast time, Keith Vennie appears, and a 25th scene? entry is mentioned. Details to follow later.
A monthly meeting of the Port Teulvon Sailing Club is scheduled for this evening at the School of Arth. Members plan normal winter-month gatherings and note that attendance should help retain interest by maintaining regular monthly get-togethers.
A will of Anemstine Wile of Roppa Town describes a Catholic priest as step in law. The Acting Registrar Mr W M Dowler granted probate on Friday at Townsville to James Francis Hiddy of Briand Townsville barrister at law as sole executor. Personalty valued at £1712.
The Mandala arrived from interstate ports on Saturday discharging 10 tons and loading. the Pemiel Crarl from New Zealand is due Tuesday with lath Tuneite soaps. the Babman arrived from Townsville discharging 10,000 feet of timber. the Bingers sp dne from Brisbane with cargo and passengers. Time due Friday from Anteratate porks to discharge general cargos before Townsville.
A recent PUG circular notes that private box owners who display correct box numbers on mail as well as stationery improve delivery accuracy. A study found up to 80 percent of mail correctly labeled by showing the box number at the top right of letters, while the left side information proved largely useless with only about 5 percent correct.
Five tons of tobacco leaf have been prepared for June auctions by Brisbane Grading and Banking Co and Lilget. Growers including Ferguson Kelly and Lynch ship leaf for sale as quality is noted. Seedbeds are planted for the August crop amid ongoing harvests. several growers report good quality.
The Shamrocks Judord and Port Ten- Isr Seniors, Scorgy, won in junior and senior matches respectively. Portshy ote Railways' 6 led the senior pome while Gowan and J. AleLain scored for the aims. D. Gordon and T. O'Dowd crossed for Ballaweye as Chingy led the scoring. The Palmain Football Chair in Sydney will accept terms of the South Queensland Rugby League for the north region by close of business.
Innisfail Monday a fireman aboard the Wandana of Carpentaria uncovered a box of detonators in the coal hold containing 24 units. The detonators were promptly thrown overboard. The origin of the detonators remains a mystery though it is believed they arrived with a shipment.
Melbourne reports a body of an unknown man found Sunday in a shallow disused mining shaft about a mile from Maryborough Avoca Road. The corpse shows axe injuries to the head and an apparent attempt to set it alight. Detectives and trackers are being sent from Melbourne to investigate.
In London on Sunday a cautious view greets French and German revisions to Britain’s plan to prevent a recurrence of recent incidents and to restore Germany to the international control scheme. Italy’s Count Ciano sent a reply to the British ambassador in Rome. Rome is expected to rejoin the control framework if assurances are given.
Report records seven Tepid crew dead after an open-boat neglect incident off Allente. An unidentified raider boarded the vessel, forced the crew to abandon ship, and the boat was later damaged by a bonfire aboard the submarine remains.
The notice lists a fishing equipment shop offering holiday supplies. It mentions H. H. Boulter's as the source for gear and ammunition. Several numbers and partial items appear, indicating a catalog or price list context.
Reports from Rabaul and Vanbelama Momby describe lava covered harbor and disrupted wharves. Moresby ship arrives Tabu with provisions as craters smoke but violence remains limited. Officials note possible fatalities among natives and widespread plantation destruction on the North Bant side of Wolewa Island.
A historical weather note describes unusually cold conditions over the weekend with a low around 24 degrees and a high near 41 degrees. The text references air warnings and fluctuating temperatures across days including Sunday and Saturday, noting unseasonably cool air and a late-week warm-up.
A provisional itinerary outlines the leader’s royal train journey from Townsville on Monday July 5 to Hav Puevilas, with stops at Gly Tily and Coellinwyille. The premier will depart Clinsville Wednesday July 7 and reach Bowen the same day, then depart Bowen on Thursday July 9 for the through mil train.
A confused report describes a council meeting in Cullinaville ILospital area where residents protested Collinsville Hospital closing and discussed creating a new district to include Mellin ville. debate centered on district boundaries, representation, and appointing delegates to Brbsbane.
A fragmented record describes a meeting of newly formed committees held yesterday by Brigid Teoma om Aiterday bist. Attendees included Drvsent-Mersis BH Currie J Hog G T Bimith Bishop and others with notes on roles and actions.
Specialty gold lettering offered for suitable materials at Bowen Independent Prhoting Works.
A fragmented, satirical confession describes drinking twelve whisky bottles and pouring most contents away, with one bottle consumed. The text shifts to local politics mentioning Currie elected Chairman, G.H. Binith re-elected Premier, and a monthly meeting date set for the next Thursday at 8 pm in an unspecified location.
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