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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
2
The Bowen Turf Club has cancelled the June Race Meet due to circumstances. Officials said preparations for the 1889 Annual Races continue with optimism and a plan for an extra Hack Race each day at the meeting.
The death occurred morning after a brief illness of Mr Hedger Herbert Simson Boulter a noted local figure aged 60 Pneumonia recently diagnosed Funeral from the Masonie Temple today at 4 30 p m
Mr Shakespeare of the British and Foreign Bible Society visits Kennedy Hospital with ministers from Presbyterian Methodist Day Adventist and Salvation Army congregations He presents Bibles to Dr Bell Medical Superintendent for distribution to patients A copy to be kept in each locker The bowen Hospital Board thanks him for the donation Also an advertisement for a Saddle Poler by ABOTL TRE Herbert Street shown nearby.
A recent warm spell cooled by a south wind brought a chill last night. Temperatures rose to near 60 degrees daytime and dipped to the mid 60s by morning, with more unsettled conditions likely as the day advances.
Fragmentary note mentions a Ritz stay for someone named Hans and a product described as Made it Mex ure Corsete with Wire Weave for comfort. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
Text notes shipments to begin soon with a forecast arrival on Friday. Mentions inertia and a decline in service but lacks clear dates or organized details.
Market notes mention delayed shipments and tentative prices for tomatoes and cucumbers from Western districts. The text touts a display of jam cups hats and other novelties for winter tasting season at the Bowen Independent office, signaling promotional emphasis amid unclear market data.
Australian warships will visit the Dutch East Indies Fingapore New Caledonia and New Hebrides on this year’s winter cruise starting in August. The destroyer Voyager will visit Inland Calrin Townsville Bowen Mackay Hadetone and Brisbane with Bowen scheduled for September 1. Holidays and fishing go hand in hand at EB H Boulter’s Saddlery, selling Nozall cord or gut line.
Coroners in Bowen hold an inquest into the death of George John Thome at Kennedy Hospital Bowen on February 193A. Evidence includes testimony from the father Harry Thomas and ambulance bearers W Meecham and E Bangerman. Depositions will be sent to the Attorney General and further entrance details appear next lane.
A Beach program at Mr. P Raynard's Store featured the latest recordings and a funny story competition. The winner received Mine Tot Greenwood and the runner up went to Misa Gaston as the second prize.
The Bowen Coal Report shows the Bowen Harbour coal trade steadily dwindling with May exports down and five month totals easing. Wreck of the steamer Font Carrae reduced coal shipments and lower May collections reflect weaker activity versus last year. Health advice closes with a note on wholesome food and economical cooling.
Messia J Farrell of Macdonald Hamilton amp co Sydney and Tinta W Z Cleeland of the Brisbane office visited Bowen weekend on their animal tour of Northern ports Abr and Are Well Tall and three children arrived from Towneville on Atonday to Benil a few days in Bowen. They return on Thursday. They note a long tenure in the Northern Territory and new transfer to Townsville.
A marvelous new range of dance novelties at The Bowen Independent offers twenty five different men to choose from. A wonderful collection features latest from Sydney with prices starting from 1 shilling per dozen and downward.
Australian champions Miss Hardcastle and Miss B Russell faced Mrs Westacott and Mrs Bull in a series of matches at Ray Bell's court drawing about 150 enthusiasts. The Bowen Tennis Association funded the event with public support covering most of the visit costs.
The senior instructress Mies Pegey Saintly leads a health and beauty league session in Wembley Storm, where twenty girls perform exercises at Th degrees after drinking a point of altered beer and smoking cigarettes. Foundress Mars Omnehy Taylor refines dieting for the display featuring Gr vishine Camminngles, as participants drink tea and tea cream pitts.
A man rescues a drowning companion in a riverside incident. After saving him, the rescuer queries what reward the saved man desires, prompting a reflection on gratitude and recognition.
Postage required for Australia and New Zealand 1a to United Kingdom via France 32. United Kingdom route 14 other British provinces 2. To USA and foreign countries Bd.
A fragmentary advertisement touts Charmin face powder as restoring a youthful look. It claims the product smooths skin and reduces pimples and blemishes by massaging with Uherm OA Datel Creten. The copy references jar prices and widespread availability.
The readable fragments describe a scene of danger and salvation and reference peasants, death, and a life saved. Specific names, dates, or places are missing, leaving an unclear incident or discourse fragment within a broader historical context.
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