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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
2
Market notes show Tuesday telegrams listing tomatoes and related entries with mixed quality. References to Sydney shipments include light production figures and wholesale price notes amid general price data and subscription details.
Harbour Master reports silt build up at the No 1 berth on the new jetty on the NEL side blocking ships. Dredging between berths No 2 and 3 deemed necessary though only moderately costly to restore access and efficiency, with Board urging immediate annual dredging to prevent repeats.
Busterson of Proserpine fractured arms and received ambulance care after a crash at Cycle Sportn on Monday. A. Gorn also collided and needed first aid for facial injuries. Eight year old Jonien Lennon of Murmona sustained facial burns from a carbide fire and was taken to hospital after ambulance assistance.
The Police Court dealt with dockside offenses from visiting sailors. Robert James Carroll failed to appear for obscene language in Herbert street and had 2 pounds hedge forfeited. John Kerry and Michael Loych forfeited 3 shillings and 5 pounds respectively for drunkenness in Williams and Herbert streets. Albert Hil pleaded guilty to obscene language in Herbert Street and was fined 1 pound with 24 hours in cells.
The Harbour Board debated sugar production limits and a proposed export quota fill. Proposals favored allowing continued exports from Proserpine and Ingermai if the quota fills, with Bowen bearing influence on extra sugar out of the district.
Mrs McLean and her daughter Mrs Votee join relatives from the South while visiting Bowen for the Bowen Hoarhour Boars monthly gathering. Visitors from Proserpine attend the Honphinte Bowed and Shire Crommell meetings. George of Sumit to become Medical Officer at raerolne arrives next week. May Thirnhird returns to Capella Monde. Lea Boulter and Dr McCnomy visit Rowen. McCinn to oversee the business at 2 Tay wird Herbert Street.
In the inaugural Tl. Hansen Inter-city Shield event Bowen faces Procerpine at Trenons Centon Bundar. Local teams enter the contest with Bowen and Procerpine favored by 10 sets to nil amid Shield expectations. Home Hill and Collinaville do not compete for the Shield this year.
An advertisement promotes Charmosa face powder as a remedy to old looking skin offering smoothness and youthful glow. It claims the product suits all ages and is beloved by film stores and many users worldwide, implying broad popularity.
A fragmented report notes a hate incident connected to blue lined envelopes labeled with the phrase Hate Depasi. Details in the local office indicate a targeting event with potential policy implications and ongoing investigation.
A list of fruit agents including Megara TL M Clark and W C Woods Syidney who arrived by Friday’s Stinson report travel plans to Sydney by Thursday. Several agents depart for Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay and Bowen via various boats and trains with family notes attached. The piece also promotes a local comic masque at The Bowen Independent and mentions small quantities for sale.
At a meeting the Harbour Board noted a Co-ordinator General billet and urged £40,000 in Inna with £90,000 more needed to deepen the berth and channel to suit larger ships. A further £10,000 is sought for concrete quay extensions to 60 feet length. The board backs writing off £200,000 government debt arising from harbour improvements and urges MPs to press ministers.
An unclear fragment notes Belly Ice stands and tests that show a reward or result. The readable text hints at a trial or demonstration of a product or process with an emphasis on proof of result. The source lacks full names dates or places.
An old ad fragment promotes Charmosan Face Powder from Paris for skin health. It mentions universal sale locations, packaging details, and a suggestive cosmetic claim tied to a makeup kit or tubed product.
A report from Rowen Independent highlights Ree and Jomos caps and Jase Tite events during a winter display. Simmer New and Noisy Novelties are listed as features at the Kenan venue in a city office setting.
At Bowen Water Authority hearings residents warned of a possible Town water shortage this year. Officials noted the River Theraganand supply under ground may not recharge. under July levels the water table remains low. The clerk cited pumping limits and requested the Water Supply Dept analyze the crisis and seek tighter measures.
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