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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
3
An old piece discusses a pastor named rewith remembered in Brisbane for features on pest medicine and cures. It mentions various doctors and products like Sie Bevous Baskdawn and Liver Almont, and advises women in poor health to read his betta.
An old testimonial extols Clements Tonic for nervous breakdowns and insomnia. The letter claims quick relief, improved energy, and better sleep, urging pharmacists and stores to stock the remedy widely for those seeking recovery.
The Bowen coronation day featured a morning parade from Cafe Eliza to the Hospital Hotel and a townwide procession led by the Town Council and mounted troops. Children from Bowen schools joined in, with bands, Druids and other lodges in decorated vehicles. An afternoon program offered sports, prizes, and pageantry, culminating in a 5:30 train departure and a mass turnout of about 1500 participants and spectators.
A crowded Town Hall program drew around 1,000 attendees on a cold night. The event featured a lively band, vocal solos by Mr Kirke and Mr Cielo, and an encore from Atticus Jonssure. The audience praised the performances and the overall evening's polish.
A garbled tribute expresses thanks to the Bowen Ores Band and its committee for hard work. It mentions a joint effort with Ni WE Sonee and A. Todd and honors other officials for their unstinted service amid a praised event or performance.
A fragmented record from the Port Denison Sailing Club details a March meeting with committee notes on seating, repairs, and a forthcoming event. Mentions of Commodore Heron, B A Gisinford, Ayton, and others appear amid scattered phrases about equipment repair, goal setting, and safety considerations for club operations. The text also references a committee urged to manage against leaks and to prepare for a winter season program.
Gustav Charley Muller and Gustav Charers Muleim announce their intention to apply for the transfer of a liquor license for Sportmans Arms Motio near Howen. The next quarterly meeting of the Licensing Authority is scheduled. details include names, venue, and the proposed transfer.
The Marine Board delivered its finding on the Vongala voyage from Brisbane to Mackay via Port Adelaide. Captain Knight faced questions over vessel construction and seaworthiness, while evidence highlighted weather and inshore channels as factors in the disaster. The board praised the company for prompt information gathering and noted the ship’s stability remained sound, with notes on cargo, tonnage, and voyage details.
A garbled social column from Aten outlines various social happenings and names, mentioning events, people, and locations in a fragmented narrative. It references Wyn, Wanda, Annika, Valen, and Granta Behl among others, with scattered notes on gatherings and local personalities.
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