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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
2
An advertisement notes Bowen will host visiting optometrists Stacey and Stacey of Bowen. They will present at the School of Arts on Wednesday March 4. The event promotes eyewear services and spectacles.
In the state election nominations on April 26 three candidates were named for the Bowen seat. E. Blorduo, Labour candidate, Labbour Party. Rte. WV. Bateraon, candidate supported by the Communist Busty. W. G. Hancock, Northern County party inspector, were among the nominees. The results indicate a contest between the Openbiye Hill group and the Communist party, with petitions and campaigning noted as pivotal ahead of voting day.
In a plea by letter, Dorewn Ward was convicted for breaches of the Traffic Act and fined. In a separate matter, Theore Benhact faced a breach charge of midnight regulations, pleading guilty by letter and receiving a sentence. Abstr tow it pounds were awarded as costs against the defendant.
A fragmented report details a dispute involving Avanteh Malla and Alisha Progorphie with references to BE KA and ML Pree Turdah Tanta. Included are mentions of Ary Ch ages TINT sen Aunts Nation Seven and several named entities such as atta Smet Etonse and Toner RT, though the exact context is unclear.
A long list of Bowen residents and visitors is recorded with names such as Mr and Mrs Barton and son Colla, Captain Pole, Mr Yolwon, Mrs Tow. Reyne, and Miss Phyllis Cooper. The item notes travels between Bowen, Melbourne, and Colitasville with mentions of holidays and local engagements, plus several social calls and family updates.
The marriage of Adeline Wertson Wicha youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N Weir Mackay to Rev Thomas Roverwoven second son of Mr and Mrs T Habertson Rainbows End was solemnized by the Rev Potter on Saturday January 29 at Central Methodist Church Mackay with bridesmaids, guests, and the Girl Guides in attendance. The ceremony featured a march, floral attire, and a reception at the bride’s home.
The notice outlines current coupons across multiple brands with valid ranges from February 28 to various dates in March and May. It lists limits like four free coupons every four weeks, eligibility for ongoing purchases, and period restrictions for brands including MEAT and CLOTHING with specific codes and end dates.
Nomination period closes as riders including Wally Mor BMI Tutte Lope and Bill England enter Bowen region ambulance rodeo. Athletes like Hnowdrop and Walt-n-Wolle prepare for the event, with top buckjumpers such as Shrewberry and others expected to perform. The program promises a major outdoor showcase in the Bowen area this spring.
A fragmented bowling notes page lists numerous players and partial scores from a local competition. Names such as Pyle Art Teltens Went v Byecruft and Roberta 3817 appear amid garbled text, with scattered scores like 24-22 Momo 81-24 and references to teams and attendees across a town and farm setting.
An old Bowen Independent ad lists writing pads envelopes blotting paper blotting paper and related office supplies. Items include writing pads unruled and ruled, blotting papers, blotting pace, typing carbon sheets, memo books, pen nibs inks and stamps with prices in shillings and pence. Also featured are organizers such as desk trays corner packs and stamp inks. Includes contact address W H Darwen Proprietors Bowen Queensland.
The text contains garbled fragments mentioning wheat, rowing heat, some names, a possible legal or professional note, and references to packets, envelopes, inks, and insurers. Content is unclear and largely unreadable, with multiple garbled terms and missing context.
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