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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1923
Page
3
A fragmentary column mixes social chatter and sharp-eyed town observations. It lampoons readers, notes flirtations on the streets, mentions actors Dorothy Brunton and Sydney theater, and hints at local trades and a Bowen observer. The piece blends humor with street reportage and curious anecdotes from everyday life.
Fragmented reminiscences and social tales unfold in a wandering bard style. Names like Martha and a shop girl in Herbert Street surface amid carefree songs and favors promised, while a public house setting hints at nightlife at Olympia on Saturdays.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Roxane Skin and Padal Bono and Rexona Hospital tablet. Context unclear. likely scrambled advertising or medical product note with no coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
The English Humphrey Bishop Company arrives at Tivoli Theatre Monday amid great interest. The show promises new principals a toll ballet and bassaye chorus with special costumes and drones. Notable performers include Walter Kingsley Amy Avondala Dora Gilbert and Laura Whyte, with W. T. Budd making a notable return.
A vintage advertisement extols Dean's Backachs Kidney Pills and Down's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming relief from backache kidney trouble and dropsy symptoms. Customer Mel Crows and others provide testimonials. pills priced 9/9 per bottle and available from Foster McClallan Co. in Sydney.
A heavy rain on the night of the 8th eased drought across Collinaville, filling streams and replenishing water supplies. Citizens discuss rescheduling a trip to the fields for the buckjumping exhibition and race, to benefit the hospital building fund. A charity ball at Webb's Picture Hall, with free admission and a fleet of plans mugs, aims to aid the Collingville Ambulance and hospital fund, funded by the ball’s proceeds.
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