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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
4
G McCallum informs the public he continues supplying Beat of Firewood at short notice and reasonable prices. Wood types listed include Longwood Stovewood and Split Wood 2 Apeciatry. Depot located at Kennedy Street Bowen.
Opera event poster announces Browen festival dates from September 10 to 17 1937 with stage performances and musical celebrations. Community audiences are invited to attend daily shows featuring local artists and touring performers.
Bowen Town Council discussed relief labour for church grounds, approved minor land and rate book matters, and considered staff appointments. It accepted a junior clerk applicant for a three month probation, reviewed accounts, and planned works including flooring cov ering and a pilot station development at King's Beach.
The minutes note T Owens seeks permission to top maintain with lash serrle for Postminster’s rexichiener linked to two 4 meh pipes. The proposal would be allowed if three pipe components are installed to restore flow. Solicitor urges settlement with affected parties to avoid court action. matter deferred for a month pending further information from Low. Dept.
The Commonwealth Fours Ltd musical director Mr Wy gathers thirty performers and musicians for a dazzling show titled Around the Work to be staged at the Geant Theatre on Sunday and June. The company, aged up to 16 years, features star acts, dancing and instrumental pieces under Charles Stanton and W H Oaten with George Nichols Croft. Tickets are 8s with children half price, and sales are open at the Box Office.
A historical notice lists numerous individuals and companies offering rewards not exceeding £500 for information that results in the committal or conviction of persons stealing cattle or horses belonging to the listed estates and companies. The document mentions specific names, estates, and a water supply project with expenditure figures and committee reports.
May brought exceptionally dry conditions across Queensland with few exceptions. Pastoral areas face drought in the Quilpie district and parts of Darling Downs, while stock conditions vary. Sheep numbers rise from drought lows, but overall regional feeds and water remain tight. rainfall anomalies and disease pressures slow recovery.
The article reviews polled stock in Queensland beef cattle, noting Gherthornis and Hereford breeds form the bulk and polled stock increases from crossbreeding. It discusses poll traits, hornlessness, and color inheritance with Aberdeen Angus influence, including limited Galloway representation and potential percentages of hornless offspring from horned stock crosses.
An old advertisement promotes a peppermint remedy claimed to ease children's hacking coughs. The short copy touts quick relief and notes the product as a family health aid.
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