Induction of Rev C H Sherman at Bowen Charge
At St James Presbyterian Church Townsville presbytery conducted public worship to induct Rev C H Sherman into the future Bowen charge. The ceremony included a charge to minister and congregation, vows to live a Christian life, and speeches of welcome. Farewell tributes were paid to Rev K C Bowen for his relief duties, with a presentation from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Presbyterian Church
Townsville
C. H. Sherman
Bowen
Skercuin
A. Taurle
Ayr
Y. Fattersoy Hla
Innisfail
T. Hall
Bowes
Charters Towers
Hey, Hall
Hev. Patterson
Whey, Shermeay
K. C. Bowen
St. James
Hwdkinner
Mev. Bowen
Obituary notices from Bowen recount long lives and losses
The Bowen obituary column records the deaths of Maud Sophie Nash Wilson on May 27 in Bowen, Elmer family pioneer ties, and her descendants, followed by the passing of Thomas H. Beasley at Bowen Hospital after farming partnerships and church involvement, and Hilda Maud Frost of Mackay with Bowen ties, detailing families, residences, and funeral arrangements. The notices note extended family, siblings, grandchildren, and service at Holy Trinity Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Sophiln Nash Wilson
Bowen
Wilson
Elmer
Awella Fale
Joseph
Amelia Emerson
Hldd
Sine Dalr
Port Denteun
Wileon
Proserpine
Amelia Vole
Atcherley & Dowson
Hugh Wilwon
Kuch Creek
Gulu
Aliee
HB. McCune
Hollis
Homiane
Mire AC
Spencer
Watts
Yale
Prowerpige
Wnd
Aira
Norman Park
Bridie
Canty Emerson
Gourgunga Creek
Proserpice
Wilsonley
Be Flecher
A. D. Thorpe
Holy Trinity Church
Thomas H. Beasley
Bowen Hospital
Thomas HH. Beasley
Hee
Brilla
Bowen Disoibert
Lewis Bow
Beasley
Holy Trinkly Church
A.D. Thorpe
Grayveulde
Markos
Holy Trinity Chorel
Hilda Maud Frost
Meighone
Siys Mackay
Dolly Mercury
Hilda
Bryant
Frost
Mackay
J. A
Alana
Hechoul
Charters Towers
Town Overseer Reports Railway Station Approach Works
The monthly Town Overseer report to the Town Council details railway station approach works begun May 6. It notes 7B square yards of concrete invert laid at £0 18s 8d with likely additional costs for supervision, lighting, and plant hire up to £1 per square yard. Excavation costs included. suggests further savings with machinery. Also covers handwork, bitumen surfaces, street resurfacing, and general town maintenance including paving, drainage, and beach repairs at Horseside Bay.
Seventh Day Adventists Hold North Quernshiyod Convention
Over 300 Seventh Day Adventists gathered May 8 29 in North Quernshiyod for annual convention at Townsville Exhibition. Meetings included devotionals sermons and youth sessions with speakers L C Naden W Battye B H McMahoo and others. Pastor H M Richards visited from the United States delivering World radio broadcasts. The event featured a Foreign Mission Service raising over 200 for missionary work and urged readiness for Christ's return amid global events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist Church
North
W. Battye
Amthilid
B. H. McMahoo
Head
Denomenations Hoe Mission Enterprisee
H. M. & Richards
United States
Jess Christ
Foreign Mission Service
Talanders
Naden
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Red Cross Week Bowen Leads Busy Fund Drive
Bowen Red Cross Week members celebrate a successful drive raising £480 in the Bowen district. The Queensland Society division highlights the Blood Translation Service saving lives across the state. Bowen plans to contribute at least £400 to the Division’s fund and maintain a £20 emergency fund, with profits from raffles and events totaling substantial sums. Local groups and individuals boosted support with donations and collections, including a dance by the Railway Institute Youth, the Old Club, Firemen’s Recreation, and the Tennis Association. Additional acknowledgments list numerous donors and collections from Queens Beach to various households and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Bowen Wid
Queensland
Australia
Red Cross
Dlvislen
Mate Fom
Red Crows
Tennly Association
Queens Beach
B. Hedges
Thorpe
Kenny
Jones
Tand Brow
T. KH. Moore & Co
Women's Auxiliary
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Tel
Bowen Plumbing Service
Hunter & Schmid
Ort
J. E. Helly
Butchers
Ie Gilets
Gloucester Park
K. A. McPherson
Darwen, Bowen
Dentependent Offlee
Pest Ce
Betzel Bros. Pty. Ltd
P.O
W. A
Trocke
Tractora
South British Insurance Coy
Cooper's Cattle
T. Ayles
Delta
RIDGE
Powell
Mone
Rox
Rev
Sherman
Maud surHge
Nash Wilson
MES. H. M Frost
Flowers Bros. General Carriers
Connell
Crina
Piraves
Horseside Bay
Denison Park
Erosa
Cowell Chambery
Phi
Jaxon
7Th Day Adventists
The
Farmers
State Wide
C.O.D
Crusader Cellburn
RHGA
Herbert Street
E. A. Ruddle
Council Chambers
Herebert
A Smithy’ Newsagency
Schilling’s
Gillett's Delicatessen & Newsagency
West End
Atfield’s
Powell Street
J. A. Pie
Andersen & Prohaska
Queen's Beach
Rayward
Woodhill’s Station Store
Mareeba Tobacco
T. G Thorne & CO
J. J. Gannon
General Qarriers & Vacuum
OIL Agents Business Office
Anderson's Bhop
PHOND
Theo Avramides
Hersert Street
R. Miller & Co. Merchants
George St. Bowen
Ewe
Angus & Coote Hearing Aid
Collinsville
J. Sfeel
Snr
Devil Bireet
Rowen Independent
James Mitchelson
Bhannon
Radio Bervicr
Harry Lauder
Peter Dawson
Gladys Moncrieff
Frank Hurley
Nest
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