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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
2
Bowen Tortlob headlines a daytime performance at 2 P.M. with the MUL Gidfellows Dance troupe staging a night show later. The event showcases local artists and community audiences in a single day of arts programming.
The Jurgens jewelry in Mer, R. Ness and family express gratitude to Dre Watson police power state of the Kemelly Hospital and all kind friends for wreaths and sympathy after a recent bereavement.
The Ambulance Superintendent (Afr. W. Meeviam) visited Mackay by CHF on Saturday, covering the distance in four hours. The road was fair except near Bloome bury. After attending a relative's funeral in Mackay, he returned to Bowen Sunday night. Mr. T. H. Graham of Hoghenden plans a fortnight holiday with his mother at Ilerinia.
Readable text shows Rattwas beating Studyi by 17 to 0 as Stinbows fielded seven Jimlurs and de roule mate Baily i teat Rake ows by 13 to 3. Also notes holiday gear at Kk HB BOULTER’S for fishing equipment guns and ammunition.
Mr Boyd Lee reports Norman Caldwell, expert in shark products experiments, plans a return to Grassy Talond with family. They will lead extensive shark fishing operations, with trips to outer Bart Her and Cammen Valley pine area. Local plans hint at forthcoming fishing activity and potential settlements.
A dated comparison shows Queensland residents paying more income and property taxes than New South Wales and Victoria. The piece details net income tax totals for a £24,000 earner and notes Queenslanders bear higher unemployment and federal levies, underscoring a perceived tax burden disparity.
The Federal fine's modern motor weasel Thornet arrived from Dort Alma on Sunday and began loading 660 tons of freemen and cargo. The Zenlamie is due from Townsville on Thursday to load 800 tons of export engines, while the Pombat arrived from the South discharge 20 tons and the Macombid docked to discharge general cargo en route to Townsville.
The Jurgen family of Mork Creek faced severe loss after one daughter’s husband died suddenly and another daughter’s passing shocked relatives. Lucy, wife of Robert Ess, of Burt Creek, aged around 24, died after a brief recovery, leaving eight children and her mother among mourners. Funeral rites were held Monday at Holy Trinity Church. A second tragedy struck Harry Archer, aged 4, of Mines, who died following an accident at a residence, with survivors noted among relatives.
Dick Tigan of the Williamson Co. sustained a leg injury after a jet or small craft upset fog at the Pilot Station on Sunday. He received first aid and was transported to hospital for further treatment.
A burglary at a Wiltmerlay hotel batters a room and steals a water studded with jewels worth 40. The total loss is reported as substantial and the property has not yet been recovered.
The report notes a chilly Friday night with a very low temperature around 89.1 degrees. Saturday is expected to bring a rise in temperature and milder conditions after a week with some frost observed in parts of the district. Strong winds and mild daytime highs anticipated with few frost concerns.
Fragmented late telegram summaries describe Brisbane race results and betting notes. Mentions Golden Casket AM, Tattersalls and a mix of place names, horses, and unstable spellings. Multiple entities are unclear but include Brisbane streets and horse names.
Two members of the Jc Willittuien Coy, Barrett Lewd and Allen Mack, faced a sudden danger when a brown snake attacked during a round. Mack struck the snake with his club, severing its head, saving himself and Lewd from a vicious strike. Both men credited quick thinking and steady nerves for escaping harm.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses medical terms and breath issues. It mentions laryngitis, dread, and chronic conditions, attempting to prompt action or course checks but with unclear meaning or context.
Big crowds packed the Mackay big top as Wirth’s Circus showcased lively revues and rope walking feats. Performers including Misses and Phillip Wirth Junior displayed daring stunts, including a triple somersault and basket ballet on wheels, earning enthusiastic in-the-tent applause.
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