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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
2
A jumble of listings includes Bowen contact lines, advert alterations, and coal trade notes. It mentions passenger service to Kendot Colombo Port Said Malta and Moreton Bay with sailings from Brisbane and London fares, plus railway and telegraph references and memorial notices.
A garbled OCR passage discusses wool, dyes, fabric texture, and garment construction with mentions of wool, dyed cloth, and fabric shaping. It references historical textile practices, perceived abuses, and social topics tied to clothing and gender. specific names and dates are obscured by distortion.
A garbled period piece lists local streets, hotels, and shops with scattered clues to a visiting dental event, rail freight, and weekly weather. It mentions rail lines, station listings, and assorted names and places, plus a mix of farm goods and market offerings. The fragment hints at communal notices, advertisements, and upcoming events without clear continuous narrative.
A late 19th or early 20th century wedding notice describes the marriage of Eth Price and a partner, with knotting on Monday June 17. Relatives gathered afterward at the bride's sister's residence for a reception featuring a decorated table, gifts, and travel arrangements for the couple's honeymoon, including a country trek and a celebratory train journey. The account notes attendants, the wedding party, and various gifts such as jewelry and flowers.
A garbled report describes a Tuesday performance and a local court case involving numerous named individuals. The text lists many persons in a theater and legal notices, with charges, pleas, and sentences noted in fractured OCR style.
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