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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
An aged trated advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and regulate bowels. It credits Borge Philp & Co and GW. dupp of Proserpino with distributing the preparations to keep health through regular bowel movements.
On the throne at the Presbyterian Church Townsville by the Rev Hobert von William eldest son of the Inne William Clark and re Clark Murton Charters Toware to Lissin fourth daughter of the Inte Alexander Mockenvle and Hire Muackonse Sawyer
Shipping notices list June 12 arrivals Arrawatta from Cairns with passengers Messrs W Luxton Bell Donlan and June 15 Wiyandra Melbourne via ports with Mrs and Miss Foote 4 children and many others. June 12 Arrawarta sails to Melbourne with FE Ezy J E Thormahlen and T Thormahlen. June 13 Aramac to Brisbane with H Courtenay E Austin Bell and 15 steerage. June 13 Wryandra to Calms via ports with O J Ross aboard.
Townsville seeks to block Bowen by offering a lease on a proposed smelting site while Bowen holds coal interests. The piece cites local reaction, politics, and government intent to balance regional development with fair play, noting Minister Hamilton’s stance against centralising all growth.
Minister for Mines Mr Hoamitton chaired a meeting in Charters Towers about developing local copper and ore fields. The group urged cheap fuel and refining works, proposing Towneville or Bowen as key sites and calling for timely actions to establish mining operations.
The Bow en Branch Red Cross held its annual meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday June 1915 with Miss Mackenzie re elected President and Mrs Graham re elected Vice President. Other officers were re elected Treasurer and Secretary, and committees named. A letter of thanks to auditors and retiring officers was approved, and notices and local adverts followed.
During the week recruiting activity included several offers with Joseph Conroy detained and others refused, while police court and Pretty Des Court sessions detailed Conroy pleadings and Lovette v. goods sell debt. A five day sale was advertised at John Blane & Sons to clear stock ahead of moves. The Bowen Town Band announced street and beach concerts led by F Menadue.
The Wangaratta Shire Council resolves to repeal By law No 16 and substitute a new by law. Copies of the proposed by law will be open for inspection at the Shire Office for thirty days from the date hereof. Shire Clerk Alex Mackenzie signs the notice.
Menera Sellara Murray under instructions from The Sergeant of Police offer a public auction at their Mart Herbert Street Bowen on Saturday 2ath June 1916 at 11 am. One chestnut gelding suitable for saddle or leading. Forms available at the Industrial Registrar Grisbane or from the local Inspector of Precincts and Shops Ipswich Toowoomba Warwick Maryborough Bundaberg Rockhampton Mount Morgan Gladstone Liverpool Mackay Townsville Charters Towers Town Falls Cairns. JOHN J. MCGEE Industrial Registrar Brisbane.
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