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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
2
Wangaratta Shire Council warns riders to not use motor cycles on Querns Beach foreshore with action to be taken against offenders later this date.
The minister announced Australia will receive an additional quota of 27 882 long tons for export before August 1. The Bowen Harbour Board argued that vessels exceeding their peak should be allowed to continue crushing until the full quota is filled.
At a hospital board meeting advice indicated a government order for a coronial inquiry into the death of infant Thomiy at Kennedy Hospital. The inquiry, called by the father claiming no medical officer attended, is held while Dr Bell, the Mexico Superintendent, was on holiday. The inquiry begins today.
The Board outlines a building programme for the coming financial year including a 16 bed general ward at Collinsville a nurses quarters and administrative block at Bowen and a private patients block while at Proserpine a medical officer’s residence and men’s ward are contemplated brick taildinges at Collinsville are planned. Horvemen Travel area the Roll Real Poley Saddle by BOUL TER Herbert Street promotes this product.
A fragmented social notice lists numerous individuals visiting, hosting, and attending events at a Bowen hotel last week. Names include Mrs Waldock, Mr Ayers, Miss Tickle, and many others, with brief mentions of families and guests. The item ends with an ad for Bowen Independent at 2d per copy.
Market notes arrive from Melbourne and Sydney with prices for Smootha fh green clever tomatoes and pumpkins listed. Newcastle reports include fine appellations and potatoes with figures like 4 1b, and cucumbers priced around 6/8 with color premiums.
The report lists vessels with planned arrivals and discharges across interstate and Queensland ports. Hingera sails Saturday from Townsville to discharge and handle discharge. Macumils wagoner pork arrives Wednesday discharging two tons interstate cargo and loading ten tons general cargo. Bardlohe headed Friday from Queensland ports with 10 000 feet travper and 80 tons bunker coal. weather and cooling mentions appear but no concrete actions.
The forecast calls for more rain though Friday turns wet with heavy Saturday showers fading by Sunday. Yearly totals reach 18.67 inches with months showing varied amounts. Temperatures ranged from the low forties to near seventy. local farming notes mention occasional showers and mixed conditions. E H Coulter's Saddlery promotes weather related goods and gear.
London reports no signs of compromise over the Tientsin issue as Chamberlain is expected to make a House of Commons statement tomorrow. In Tientsin the fifth day of the blockade passes quietly with no noticeable developments.
The report lists several passengers arriving by Stinson and Binson aircraft. RK J Barker arrived from Alrox by Saturday. Afise Thompson came from Cairns by Saturday. J McMichael of Henry Berry & Co returned to Townsville on Saturday afternoon. Bert Thibury returned by Binson from Cairns after a Papua holiday. One passenger was from Townshire for this morning’s Soneon.
A Friday June 23 program at Salvation Army Hall features vocal and instrumental music by LFringed by Mix Hello New oy tarts and novelty competitions with trophies. Ladies run arrangements and a raffle aids the Bowen church drive, with donations welcomed from adults and children alike.
Exhibitors are reminded entries for Horace Jumping Cattle Dogs Poultry close this Wednesday at pen Tate with a double fee for late entries. Other sections close later with changes possible. The show aims to improve on prior years with new side show attractions and increased entries across farms and women’s industries. Cash prizes of £10 and £5 attract competitors for produce and garden trade events. Public support is urged as the show plans to move to town and requires funding.
Town council finances list balances for May end. General Fund debt balance 470 pounds 18 shillings 10 pence. Special Loan Rate account 1901 pounds 12 shillings 8 pence. Old Overdraft account 1484 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence. Connell Chambers Revenue account 0 pounds 17 shillings 10 pence. Electric Light Account 0 pounds 0 pence. Water Fund account credited 2870 pounds.
A vibrant new collection of dance novelties showcases twenty five different options to choose from at The Bowen Independent. Prices start from ten shillings and up, featuring a varied assortment and appealing introductory offers.
The Proserpine Tennis Association publicly thanks the Bowen Tennis Association for fine support given to the Proserpine exhibition. Wet courts forced postponement but players Mia Westacutt and Misa Hardcastle arrived, and Bowen arranged overland travel for the event. Enthusiasm and famed local players drew strong interest for a future match.
Bowen and Dooley Bull led the Proserpine team to a surprising victory, defeating rivals with key wins from Pollock and Martin. The result shocked supporters who hailed Bowen’s splendid performance and the trophy win as a milestone for improving the district’s football contests.
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