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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

5

Lovers May Meet despite parents power in landmark case

At Sydney Central Summons Court on Tuesday, magistrate Mr Atkinson ruled lovers over 18 may meet despite parental and court limits. The case arose from a quarrel between Ernest Sperrin and Louis Brackenhofer over Hale Brackenhofer, with Sperrin fined £2 and ordered to pay £2 10s witnesses’ expenses plus 16s costs and a 12 month good behavior bond.

Triegletrate Atkinson Sydney Central Ate Louis Brackenhofer Clovelly Road Clovelly Ernest Sperrin Thorn Street Kingsford Brackenhofer Sperrin Hale Ple Lome Elsie Brackenhofer Costa

Weather prospects improve after dry spell across coastal regions

A summary of January and February rainfall reports shows mixed outcomes across Queensland regions. Central belts and northern coast receive beneficial rains while some inland areas face drought, with notable highs in Thargomindah and varied rainfall totals across Burke Town, Tomestone Downs, and Babinda. Overall moisture boosts prospects for crops and pastures despite a harsh December to January heat wave.

Bee Dept. of Agriculture Canat Australia Civik Carpentaria Faighlands Maranoun Burketown Loches Tlonet Downs Upper Warrego Moreton Division Nin

Coursing Trials and Harbour Board Elections Notice

Saturday March 11 1839 features £18 prize in Denison Park qualifying heats and finals with Spectacwar Hurdle Races £6 final. Bowen Harbour Board announces nominations closing March 15 1980 for two Bowen town seats, with £5 deposit and election on April 22 1950. Bowan Harbour Chambers details provided.

Denison Park

Four Bars at Debs Party Sparks New York Social Buzz

A lavish debut party in New York drew about 1000 of 1500 invited society members to celebrate Misa Hrenda Dot Fraser, famed as the era’s most photographed debutante. The event featured white duchess gowns, premium crinoline, and a humorous health cure toast. amid the glitter, a separate “Tugboat Minnie” gathering introduced Wilma Naord, a photographer’s model and tugboat captain’s daughter, amid gossip of social fatigue with Fraser’s circle.

Misa Dot Fraser New York Atairs Mise Fragter Frederick Williams-Taylor Neste Minnie Milas Brenda Frasier Wilma Naord Tughoat Flame Peter Arno Dreuda Frugler Anks Irltish Unitedt Press

Film fashions in beige and electric blue by Eleanor Powell

MGM star Eleanor Powell wears a two tone street outfit with a soft wool coat and fan cleated Nine wool bottoms. A natural bowler hat trimmed with electric blue flowers completes the autumn wardrobe look.

Eleanor Powell MGM Star Mise Powell

Bowen Town Council Seeks Nominations for Mayor Aldermen

Bowen town announces nominations for mayor and six aldermen under local government act rules. Nominations close noon March 15 1080 at Cornell Chambers Bowen with five pounds or equivalent deposit, signed by at least equal electors. If over the quota a poll will be held on April 1890.

Bowen Ard Mareh Aldersmith Cornell Piper Mont Guin Siz Howe

Bowen Branch O C W A Meeting and Tender Notice

O C W A Bowen Branch announces a meeting on Thursday at 7 40 p m at Beholds of Arts Finsinens Anzge Ting Activities general business and supper A McMahon to supervise Tenders for constructional alterations to the Thy olf Theatre Bowen with Clob Hotel as site Tender close 4 p m Tuesday March 14 1689 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS Briahane 23 February 1030 Notice to resume Beacons purpose for a road area in Rowen town owner Thothis Garside Barker published in Government Gazette 16 instant. Also an ad for dairy work at Tria combe Dairy Bowen F24-27-1

Marcel Behods of Arts Finsinens Anzge A. McMahon Hom See Bowen Clob Hotel Tuenday Ave Road Rowen Thothis Garside Barker

Local Ad Lists Outdoor Goods at Boulter’s Store

An advertisement touts Eportamen and bolhfage supplies available at H Boulter’s selling fishing gear gunny products and ammunition among other outdoor equipment.

H. Boulter’s

Auction Sale In George Street Declared By Auctioneer

Owing to the early departure for Brisbane of Mrs J J Crowley and family an auction sale of household furniture and effects will be held on the premises George Street on a date to be announced. Frank Sellare Auctioneer.

Brisbane

Public Farm Auction Items Include Tractors and Tools

Auctioneer GEO, B.FP Turner offers a March 6 1989 sale at 10 a.m. in Delta. Items include a Harvey tractor dises harrow strawberry cultivator ridge till cultivator various harrows benches saws a digger winch sprayers pumps and carpenter tools.

Vnatevetiona Mise F. Adams Dares Quantry Carpenters Geo B.fp Turner

Business Notice from March 1 1800

Legal business notice citing parties Kelly and Masy, with witnesses G Masky and Jnr Bowen and judges Ayre Masyy. Dated March 1, 1800.

Kelly Gg. Mabsy Per J. Ayre Masyy G. Masky Jnr. Bowen

Reward notice listing numerous names and districts

A broad reward advertisement promises compensation for information leading to the committal or conviction of persons involved in killing stealing or illegally using cattle or horses. Rewards range up to 400 pounds with specific amounts for various offenses and a long list of names and properties across many locations mentioned as beneficiaries.

Larcelles Goorganga Lilypoal T. Wharton & Co Birrales Lolworth Gilchrist Watt & Cunningham Strathmore Woodh Richard Foot Chidington Faust Bros Breadalbone Eirenic Pastoral Kirkine Ferguson Byerwin Station A. Toms Moss Vale H. Cox Brookfield Chiverton Inkerman A. Pavid & CO Glenarra J. Andrewe Danford W.G. Ripley O. A. Wehalan Whkalunda BK. Pott Burnfoot T. R. Moore & Coy Pretty Bend A. BP. Vaughan Clarina G. P. Heatley Lisgar J. A. Rowan Urannah Bergl Australia London Tampton Pandanca Creek Hourke Bros Lochluvar Deynle A. T. Bridson

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