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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
2
Two pairs listed under commerce items with night events including Gdufelwsy Armval Dance and special church services. Intertown Cricket Motel referenced as a location or venue.
Local church notices list services and events across BT James Presbyterian Bowen Holy Trinity Bowens area. Highlights include Mev A Asbee minister at BT James with June 20 to July events and ordination plans, plus Queen’s ship passenger rates and routes for June through October.
Sunday services schedule includes Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m. Divine Service at 7 40 a.m. Evening Service and further meetings at 11 a.m. Heartness Meeting at 2 30 p.m. Young People at 3 a.m. Bell's Guilty at 7 45 p.m. K Knudsen Captain listed.
The Electric Light cycling event scheduled for Denleon Park tonight has been postponed to a later date due to unspecified reasons. Local officials announced the delay in Friday edition notes.
Market details show Brisbane and Sydney tomato notes with price movement and stock activity. Brief mentions include ripe Briebone tomatoes and higher prices, with encumbrances and market drilling terms among scarce readable data.
The Nicminer Coonhar departed Newcastle yesterday carrying 149 tons of bunker coal bound for the East where the ship’s cargo is to be sold.influenza related bronchial concerns noted.
Brisbane report notes Golden Canket 4480 drawing today with No 548 first by SoD Mre T Ni from Vancouver. Second 5a S17 awarded to Two Early Synidicats core J R EKnouppula Box 110 Mr Isa. Titled 45 068 won by 44008 D Mar ELH Vancouver BC. Fourth went to 47313 K Brooklyn NY Fifth aa2 BH A Milburn Erle Crescent Annerley Brishone.
J Arthur Poul H Bay of Bowen led the duo to victory in the Four Indies Championship at Townsville on Thursday. Members of the club and the public are invited to join in congratulating them for their successful outing and Bowen's participation in the event.
The readable parts describe several days of rain ending in heavy showers with a forecast of overcast skies and damp air. Temperatures and details are unclear but note a steady wind and persistent wet conditions affecting farming and pastoral scenes.
Miss Florence Gaffney daughter of Mr John Gaffney from the Railway Department Bowen has been appointed as a student teacher of domestic science at Bowen State School and Technical College She is educated at Bowen State and High Schools and passed her university entrance exams with distinction Her teachers and supporters congratulate her on her success.
Bowen committee drives Back to Bowen Week with a historical pageant outlining an early Bowen incident. Prominent locals Messrs Turner senior and J J Crawley lead efforts, with support from the Port Denison Bailing Club and P D B C members. A play may be staged, slogans chosen, booklets mailed, and visitors urged to attend in September as state papers and residents show interest.
London dispatch notes Eden weighing moves toward recognizing Abyssinia amid Dominion influence. New Zealand Prime Minister and other leaders sway Britain's stance, delaying any breakthrough and reshaping Anglo-DTlin relations. Special tip appears in a shopping line for holiday gear at J A Boulthro’s.
Mrs Exhwird Atkinaen bearer of a royal program to the Shires of Queensland will deliver her Weiddirese at the School of Arts on Thursday June 24. A cultured entertaining speaker she has impressed many across the State and is expected to draw Bowen residents eager to hear her message.
A notice from Dr A T W Cunningham presents thanks to contributors to the Hospitals of Bowen Proserpine and Collinaville. It notes a postal ballot closing Saturday July 3 for a single contributor's representative on the Bowen Town Hall Board and urges local patronage to support the hospital system.
Bowen Traders announces advance moves via a delog bus pathway for goods, aiming to improve supply lines and employ investment in logistics. The notice highlights new channels and faster access to inventory through Bowen Traders.
Secretary urges rapid cable entries for Hore Cattle Pig Poultry and Dogs closing Monday June 19. Office open at WA R Harris Powell Street with staff on site. Elite shows already booked space and a strong afternoon sports program promises a lively day despite wintry weather.
Fragmented report notes a military ball event and a vigil or drill. The text references postponement and publication in the next issue, with scattered phrases about a ceremony, location, and participants. Names and details are unreadable due to damage.
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