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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
5
Market notes show fluctuating prices with some higher quotes and many apples below expected levels. The report mentions a large one week shipment by a single organization and a push by the BPA for supporters, plus a solicitation for vegetable contributions and a saddle listing by a local dealer.
Shipping updates report Port Auckland sailing for Townevills after loading 80 foun tramy beet and 43 tons xhilind meat, amid rough conditions. A second steamer Powonhar grounded near Spew Ape Inland. crews attempted refloating but failed, while Portio Tow aad efforts continued as Maryborough rescue operations proceeded.
STOP PRESS REPORTS OF Anglo Japanese tension spread from London on Thursday with crowds and police. Britain halts movement as food supplies remain tight and military neighborhoods brace for possible events. Tokyo notes a conference outcome signaling a shift in Britain’s stance and Japan’s anti Japanese policies.
A fragmented excerpt discusses remedies for dry hands in winter, mentioning lavender and velour hand lotion. It hints at practical steps to prevent chapping and windburn, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable. The tone suggests self
In Bowen town notices, a concert at the Glu Hotel on Monday is announced with prize details and rebates for a Teetrle Author installation. A dog registration deadline of July 1880 is set, with enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.
Unclear OCR text describes a basketball or team selection scenario with Bowen and other players. Mentions Prospective games, coach references, and potential lineups. Contains many garbled names and phrases, limiting precise identification of teams, dates, or outcomes.
Bowen cathodic players at Townville tournament fail to win singles but shine in doubles. The Bowen team, featuring Messrs Relea, Mubeat, Tredrea, Foley and others, faced strong opponents and delivered a notable performance over twelve games, with a decisive 82 score in doubles.
Fragmentary list mentions names such as Pollock, Telemon, Williams, Mull, Jensen, Crookers, Tarr Towse and others amid a weekend event. Reads like a partial roster or byline from a local page with scattered surnames and initials. No clear event, place, or outcome established.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an air traffic event on Wemenday afternoon involving a Grafton aircraft and a Stiuwon atelier. Names include MrT Vaughan and Slinson stelliner, with references to Stackay and By as local operators. The text is highly garbled.
Auctioneer Pang Cox Bowen invites bids on Agricultural Farm No. 1190 Bowen Parish of Marlow in Marbert County. Property includes 2 roods 1 perch, fenced living quarters and outbuildings, ample stock area, and cleared, cultivated land. Sale starts 11 am under instructions to sell by public auction.
Notice announces Merbert Strout Business details and McCann Bros deal with a tune offer. Public timeRayypaed's will be caa negtoge at teste. All-ontamnating aeennuita over the wil oa or before the 1EH noted. WANTED TO BUY. Health font Molary Trine for Mowe. Apply Gruit Cate.
June 2004 at 11 a.m. at Gregory Street Bowen a public auction will list a motor boat Vsouat 1 Q2670 and a cylinder unit among items. Names mentioned include Joan and Dave with buyer details to follow. Auctioneer Bob Ne is listed.
Fragmentary ad from The Boson Independent listing baby chicks and poultry prices from Lambert's Poultry Farm Towneville. Mentions various chick strains and special quotes, with unclear references to delivery or availability. The readable portion names Lambert's Poultry Farm and Towneville Warren area.
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