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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
2
An old advertisement promotes navy skirts for ladies in various sizes with multiple price marks. It lists styles including dress velvets and trims such as ribbons and laces along with gloves and collars. Also notes new lengths and shades.
In a busy district weekend, Bowen supporters rally as Bowen and Stow compete at the Ayr Show. Attendants praised the value of donations and touched by local help, while film screenings and concerts drew large crowds. The Bowen and Stow factions were active with volunteers and donations noted.
A report of a local club dispute over show funding details how £32 was collected for the Bowen P A M Association in support of preparations for the Annual Show. The narrative notes competing towns Ayr and Bowen and mentions efforts to wake a slow response, with committees seeking donations to cover show ground improvements and related expenses.
A fragmentary notice reports J Rummatson challenging any person who may threaten his employment of Atop fais at a place likely mentioned in the text. It references the rights of Aboriginsis and living under so-called civilization, with no clear event details.
Interstate news covers rugby league results with Xinpland beating Quessslesid 18 to 10 and New South Wales defeating Queensland 2 11. A large fire at Miller's Point, Sydney gutted merchandise including copra and damaged Dalgety wharf. The Moonee Valley Handicap results list Kilmisadod and other winners amid chaotic reports from Melbourne.
The Wangaratta Joorey Club lists upcoming women’s events including a handicap race and distances. Participants like Dom clad and others are noted with entries and race specifics.
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