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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
4
A fragmentary notice set shows an early morning Huntley school event and an evening worship led by Rev J Hale. It includes bereavement messages for John Darwen and Caroline Darwen, with fond memories and thanks to hospital staff and friends for support.
Phanks Bred Paterson and the Mowen Election Committee extend appreciation to all campaign donors and volunteers. They acknowledge those who assisted at polling booths and meetings during the Bowen reelection bid, with special thanks to supporters in Nowenville and the Women’s Aux Mines groups.
Fragmentary OCR lists names, places, and prices from a labor day event page. Readable items include shop names and prices across towns such as Belebune Townville Townsale and Wooloowin with references to prizes and models, but most text is garbled and not a coherent report.
In a confusing notice, Bowen Rifle Club members and stakeholders are urged to contact A W Mehutte or Malone to attend a Guthalmary Post meeting on June 10. The convenor W Hickmott leads planning for a committee to advance a state show or event.
J Pietry Ball of Kritian naviona Ay born Vicensa Italy and aged 22 resident in Australia now at Queens Beach Road Bowe intends to apply for naturalization under the Nationality Act 1920-1086. The Bowen local council advert appears, with local committee details and a winning ticket notice.
A traveler group including J Helue 1 Aumertem visited Melbourne and was impressed by the reception. The party toured Whitanowayy and Gloues ter Turk with comments in the visitors book praising kindness and hospitality shown to the group during the trip.
Fragmented obituary records state A Prieopis dente died after an operation at Mackay and a long list of names including Wn Webster and Rev PH GalloMetating. The notice mentions a funeral at the Trewbyterlin Church and a sewing, with condolences offered by multiple relatives and friends.
Notice from the Registrar of Titles Townsville listing a deceased proprietor Aul ei Chelation Jenwn died 21 Dec 1048. The Mable Cor ter of Queensland claims allotment 10, in town area Wetate. Interested claimants may lodge a claim by 13 April SH at the Office of the Registrar of Titles.
A certificate of application for mining lease NUL 101 is presented with applicant OULBY CULACK. Objections may be lodged with the Warden Court in Daweo on Friday the eleventh day of July at 10 am.
OCR reads a jumble of names and places. It mentions hospitals and people in a disjointed way with numerous misspellings making it hard to identify a coherent event or outcome.
A fire alarm activation caused a brief mobilization with responders on scene. No visible damage or injuries were recorded, and residents reported safe evacuation with no further risk identified.
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