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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1917

Page

5

Abaya School Ceremony and Condolence Letters Displayed

A fragmentary report describes a 1917 school event with the abaya ceremony at Ariton. It notes attendees including Tarner and Graham, plus a condolence letter sent to Mr B J Mage Wh and references gifts, tickets, and various named participants and items from a school or community group.

Ariton Jone Prape Mosdames Tarner Graham Bagne Hebb Teena Matkiin Itepie Klichan Brisbane A. Pott

Notice on Boating Rights for Newstead Estate

Notice announces the leasing of boating rights for Newstead Estate to determine who may boot or boat on the property. It asserts protection for the rights issued and specifies that unauthorized boating will be protected against. The notice is signed by J. B. Anderson.

Newstead

Port Denison Sailing Club Meeting Minutes

The Port Denison Sailing Club held its monthly meeting on a Tuesday evening. Commodore Darwen presided with officers and members present. Minutes confirmed, finances discussed, a new lock for booms proposed, and Red Cross support planned. A June social on the 24th featured a waltzing competition with bets and prizes, public voting for judge, and refreshments to be arranged. A note mentions postponement of Red Cross Society Coin Evening and future plans for a parade and a club event at Stona Teleod.

Metmbsra Moevora W. B. Darwen Commodore Inobai W Cottrell J. Boyce Jones S. Boi Met Red Cross Mir Sim Shr Red Cross Society Indep Aerade Getore Intervie Ontro Stona Teleod School of Arts Bowem Red Cross Society Mina Grirvg Hon See

Chapped Hands Treatment From Wanker Teabies

A fragmentary note discusses chapped hands and a remedy featuring soap and careful drying. It mentions a home treatment from a source called Wanker Teabies, with references to old remedies and a product line, noting softening and flexibility of skin after use.

Wanker

Blessing of Doan's Ointment Praised by Bowen Reader

Mrs Cooper of Gordon and Sinclair Streets Bowen testifies that after trying many treatments a rash like eczema vanished with within a few applications of Doan's Ointment. She reports relief quick and lasting with no return of symptoms after three years. The letter endorses the product as a public blessing for irritated skin and eczema.

Dom Dean Cooper Duan McCllan

Prokeypine Canegrowers Deny Compton Membership

A letter from W B Morgan and associates denying Mr Compton any membership in the Prokeypine Warmers Of Cubleyiuivets Association. They state Compton is not a member or officer and cannot act for the group. The annual levy is four percent of cane. members must pay in full for crushing season rights.

Prohnre Palmers Canig Chmpston Cubleyiuivets Association Furier Marageoeut Fraserpine Farmers and Canegrowers Association Compton Guyntly Association

Purdekin Dolio Book Club Hosts Large Patriot Meet

The Purdekin Dolio Book Club's patriotic Raca Mooting on June 2 drew about 660 attendees with 625 entering at the gates. Sydney Wom Solders won the Maiden Plate, Sovereign won the Trot, and Quad rant carried off the Red Cross Handicap among other results. the meeting overall surpassed £1000 in proceeds for the Turf Club's Patriot Race meeting.

Purdekin Dolio Book Club Sydney Sovereign Red Cross Quadrant Lata Teabe Frou Blanderer Acca Cobbodes BR. Smith Tooloanda Tommy Achows Diet Howe

Ambitious Tax Actions At Eisteddfod Committees

A garbled report outlines payments and allocations tied to an Eisteddfod committee and related tax events. It notes a £15 tax, a protest, and funds distributed among Rud Orel Societies at Townse ille, Chadurs Towers, and Owen, with varying amounts paid and adjustments claimed.

Townseille Chadurs Towers Owen Bowen

Bowen War Council Ledger of Names and Items Listed

A dense, error‑ridden entry names numerous individuals and assets across districts. It lists cattle, horses, poultry, cash amounts, and various local figures, with scattered place names such as Bowen and Sugar Camp. The fragmentary record mentions meetings and allocations, plus references to individuals like H W Cunmuylis and A I Dobb, amid unclear context.

Bowen War Council Acartwater Repatria Son Lamson H.W. Cunmuylis Ted Hatter Dreagh Bigerton Aire Hisaord G Dobb Whidinas Hoopa Tilney Broadhead Aoitrowa Heijor Dunouyl Janie N. Jone Billy Nolin Sou Biult Ad Thoress Font Dutey Hell's Gully Whulan Uialunde Ellavish Heiden Alvara Sellars Mera Stovsra Jou Khaw & Suny D. Ozeen Lou Muany Kika Plains Lind Miri W. Miller Bowen Gio Baroene Hay Ab Beokeuta Staramy Maceile

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