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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
2
A heartfelt funeral notice honors RUPBEMLA J. GRCRVE minister of RUPBEMLA J. GRCRVE. She died in Otmmont at the age shown in the obituary and is remembered by her Loving husband Ganping and family. Local church and community mourn the loss.
The Steamer St Joseph arrived on Friday with 162 tons of bunker coal and assorted cargo. A sixty one member party from the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria plus merchants engineers and other professionals will tour Northern Queensland, docking Bowen Friday morning and Townsville the next day. A local death by drowning was reported, William Boyle found on the beach near Sail Jug Club. The Bowen High School top project is being expedited, with official correspondence and road bridge inquiries continuing. Local council and business notices cover markets, tenders, and community events in Bowen.
Telegraphic dispatches report Hinkler arrived in Brisbane by air on Sunday accompanied by a companion. He plans to return to Eugani but may not travel by that route. The stormy seas off the N.S.W. coast delayed ships Cannobar and Corton, both reaching Sydney safely after severe gales and damage. Aviators Smith and Ulm are awarded for their Pacific flight. Shipowners work to recommission laid up vessels amid ongoing strikes. Federal by election Hunter result: Pratten defeats Mann.
London reports misquoted on Huree members of the alrabhip Ttalia's crew being rescued by dog team. Wireless message claimed ice breakup and need for food time and ammunition amid Buïpe bear. vessels draw nearer and a seaplane may cross the Atlantic. Amurdien invited to accompany the watch, date of Easter set. London Commons passes private member bill fixing Easter as Sunday after the second Saturday in April.
Jim Moore writes to editor about a basketball game between Mackay and Collinsville players. He defends refereeing decisions and protests rough play, asking why a player was ordered off and noting public interest. He praises Mackay for good sportsmanship and urges fair treatment of referees and readers.
Archivery board meeting at Bowen Shire Hall on 13 June 1924 discusses allowances and unpaid rent, board appointments for Mackay District, conference expenses, duplicate certification issues, and 1927 financial statements. Hospital donation request from Bowen Town Council denied due to conditions.
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