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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
3
Being Agent for Andrew J. Patrie Monumental Sculptor Brisbane, he can supply customers with headstones and railings and erect them. He guarantees up-to-date workmanship and reasonable prices. Mr Petrie's album of work and prices is available from Mr Rob.
Frank Loughrey defeated Arthur Evernden in the eleventh round at the stadium on Saturday night. Principal events at Q T C included Moreton Handicap with Blueberry first and Sea Pink second. Time 2 minutes. Royal Stakes saw Malt Mark win by a length, Time 1 minute. Sydney events noted Time Handicap with Well Dredet and Gira leading, and Ellesmere Handicap won by Taunter by a head in 2 minutes. Fred Dyerng-Jond defeated Fritz Holland on points in 20 rounds. N S Wales beat Queensland 63 to 9 in rugby league. V R Races at Melbourne featured Hunt Club’s One apeo first, Highland Clan second. De Mence won by 10 seconds. Mughie Mebagan beat Jack Clune in a twenty round bout. Birth Cup at Saturday’s meeting listed Juan Fernandes, Bylyanmore, Greek Fire. Jewelry sale advertised at Payne’s for one week.
Notice warns movers to remove or face impounding of a stock running on Block at a fishing plant including gear and implements such as horse buggy harness nets. Application period at Commercial.
The Adelaide Coy. shiped 330 tons coal for Merinda Meat Works and 20 tons for Bowen Railway and took Kashmagandy. Optician firm Greenfield of George Street Brisbane arrives for eye tests at North Al Hotel until Tuesday June 8. Also notes Johnson's Empire Pictures screening The Shepherd of the Southern Cross and a record motor trip by J Aitken with Dr Gilliss to Emu Plains. Social notice on Mrs J H Blee postponement.
A. Gustkie announces a handsome fourteen basis point ber motor car for hire offering every comfort and convenient feature at all times. Fares are strictly moderate. The notice hints at prompt service and dependable transportation.
The Department of Public Works Brisbane invites tenders by 12 noon Friday July 7 for improved repairs and painting of Ayr Police Buildings. Specifications available at Ayr Bowen Court House and the Office of the Public Works Inspector Townsville. A B Brady Under Secretary and Court Architect signs a notice in 1915.
Notice under The Liquor Acts sets a local option poll for new licenses in the Bowen Electoral Division. Polling places include Bowen A to V Mere nda Molonge Creek and group sites at various localities on Saturday June 26 1915 from 8 am to 6 pm. Returning Officer C H Short records details amid district notes.
Mrs and Miss Neale announce lease of premises known as Merle's in Herbert Street and opening Up to date Refreshment Rooms offering teas meals hot pies ham and eggs ices and more with wedding birthday and christening cakes. Applications invited by 5 pm Tuesday June 15 1915 for competent applicants to water services nuisances traffic weights measures lamplighter and bailiff positions salary £150 per year George Turner town clerk Bowen 5 June 1915.
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