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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
2
A Bowen State ad asserts that all inventories damaged in a recent fire have been replaced. The notice highlights verification by the press and indicates completion of replacements under local authority guidance.
The Ingwer Neston arrived in port today from the Reef in discharge for cargo of Bhet. The ship’s arrival marks a routine port call and clearance is expected for the listed goods.
Social notes announce Captain rank for Delamothe in the Army Medical Corps and serving as Chief Medical Officer during Heleade Camp at Bowen. Also reports AG TST’s Brisbane return after a brief Bowen visit, plus a photograph from a London paper showing Ashworth and Mrs Seville Chamberlain amid tropical scenery and Ashworth’s controversial grin seen as evidence of a enjoyed experience.
The report notes variable weekend conditions with warmth returning inland and cool rain threats near Howes. Temperatures reached 85.4 and 75 on Sunday and Monday 85 and 76, with brief showers since. A bridge rain reading near Inkerman showed 01 feet, then 4 feet in the 24 hours, and railway traffic may be disrupted by remaining moisture.
The Bowen people anticipate a grand music feast as Army bands from Cairns and Western Battalions join, reviving memories of past Bowen Band Contests. Jim Compton, ex-champion cornet player, presides among visiting players, while the local Bowen Town Band faces financial strain and management issues, with instrument neglect and dwindling interest.
Weather summaries show January 15 inches, February 43 inches, 25 wet days. week totals 37.3 inches with daily falls. A cool spell began midweek ending with lower temperatures and added frost blankets. Proserpine River rose, floodwaters exceeded Shepherd's bridge as the Connell River roared.
Mr. Bob Hainbird of Capella holidays with Hawerat, Mr. Ling Gordon and railway staff. Holalerg holidays in Ba Bowen with Mr and Mrs J Gordon. Mrs K Theynolds and Reynolds return from Brisbane visit. Mr and Mrs A F Anmilerian depart Somerrow by rail to Towne vile. Hotel visitors last week include Vouess, McFarlane, Riordan, Sith, Blunineton and others.
The Home Hill Observer notes the palatal accident of Captain wid Mrs G Stratford's infant daughter on Wednesday. The child ingested a wet object and suffered injuries to the body, taken to hospital. Mrs Stratford stayed with Brishine that evening as officials investigated.
Cricket report notes the visit of O Reilly McCabe and Co to Bowen with a Southern town team likely to field a lineup including Meise OTey Barnes Rogers Tate and others not fully seen by Brewer. Proserpine's arrival on Saturday led to efforts to connect with Bowen players. Proserpine declared with wickets and Proserpine held a first innings advantage.
Bowen Independent announces its publication terms offering two per copy with delivery paid anywhere, detailing unit price and service scope for readers and distributors.
Australian Comforts to 7 3 4th March 1940 mentions aid shipments and support actions, detailing delivery plans and organizations involved. The notice cites government and charitable groups coordinating relief supplies for the period.
In a lively Town Thirths event the Railway Club secured its first monthly aggregate win as seniors saw George Mokering edge to victory. Terry Tenstead led the juniors with strong swim times, followed by Terry Edwards’ sharp showing in the senior event. Results list various heats and placements for Kenior, Taid ien, and junior races, with multiple swimmers noted across finals and heats.
The Hawwen Golf Club advises members that the annual meeting will occur Friday next in March with Heart aid Piiienl Initerments presented and general business addressed. A previous item notes a School of Arts Baby Show and Bazaar planned for Friday April 19 starting at 3 pm with stalls and dips, and a reminder date April 18.
Advertises a festive Easter package from Dead Friday to Easter Monday from Dead Friday to Easter Monday. Includes transport from Treverpine, accommodation, cruising, entertainment by CORLEY, and meals. Tour travels via Proserpine, Happy Bay, then Cannon Valley with bus connections, hiking and dancing events, all at a low price.
A garbled catalog fragment lists apparel and goods including swimming suits, shoes, shirts, pajamas, and other wear. It mentions brands and items with scattered prices such as 18/6 22/8 and 85/., but many terms are unclear or misspelled, reflecting OCR error.
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