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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
4
Myron Loy appears with Clark Quite and Teun Harlow in Wife versus Secretary wearing a sleek suit with frill at the neck. Details note a brown fricorne hat, suede shoes and gloves, and a reptile like texture on her cape.
Winter season sees the Cosy Cafe gaining praise for its warm atmosphere and attentive staff. Patrons note prompt service and a friendly welcome, making it a preferred spot during colder days.
A broad reward notice lists multiple individuals and companies across Australia offering up to £400 for information leading to committal or conviction for killing stealing using cattle or horses. Names include G LASCHUYS Georganga Lilypool W J WHARTON Co Birralee Lolwarth and many more across Strathmore Woodhouse Creedalbane Kirkine Byerwin Station Glenarra Mount Pleasant Urannah and Belmore Downs. The ad cites rewards for committal not exceeding £50 and for conviction up to £400.
Practical guidance on birth control and hygiene with references to authors and organizations. Contains unclear names and terms, but centers on health education and personal care practices.
Bowen hosts a stream of visitors from Mackay Townsville Proserpine and Innisfail. Residents report holidays, transfers and arrivals at Bowen and Ayr including staff from Mullway and Burns Philp. A local entertainment note promotes a Saturday performance at the electric road tab.
The Rev. Ashoe of St James presbyterian Church officiated at the wedding of Gordon Maxwell Hoey and Elizabeth Jane Smits near Roma Peak. The ceremony unfolded during a cool morning as the minister and party faced delays from muddy roads and a bogged car, with locals guiding the journey toward Thomas Peak amid rustic country scenery.
A detailed wedding narrative describes a ceremony at George Street with Mr. Plegl and Mrs. Tim Peak as hosts. Guests include Misses VW 7 and Me Treavell, while the bride and groom exchange vows amid attendance by families and neighbors. The event runs late with music and celebration, despite rough weather and track-deep wheel marks.
Tonight the Dowen Show Committee and Ladies Committee host a carnival dance to raise funds for local organizations. A large attendance is expected with croquet and competitions, bridge, and an afternoon tea at the Clot Howes. A community social follows, featuring jokes and music on the Grind Canal.
A mixed list of guests and officials visiting Club Hotel during the week appears, naming many individuals with varied affiliations and titles. The embedded names include Smith Lovatt Burrows Cahill Par and several others, with officials and ministers noted among the visitors.
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds. It cites HL Beatter offering this remedy and related saddlery items at a shop on Llerbert Street.
Correspondence from 186 appears to critique opposition to progress in the North, accusing politicians of betraying workers, neglecting electorates on Queen Street, and risking district representation. The letter worries Bowen electing a member and the broader risk to constituents and the district’s future. It mentions figures like Mackay and Cooktown and references local governance and reform.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a hike and mentions deaths, a medical or rescue context, references to routes and locations, and vague names and actions. The text is garbled with many misspellings and partial terms, making precise reconstruction difficult.
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