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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1939
Page
2
Bowen residents informed that Wood Liew will continue General Carrying operations under new management at Herbert Street Delak water and button. Prompt service, good wood and guaranteed service. Trial appreciated. Prices start at 28 dollars for attention, by ROWD and DENKEWITS.
Bowen Queensland brief reprints overseas intelligence via Renter's World Service. Published by J Darwen for W H Darwen & Sona with Australian rights noted. Readers are cautioned the Times opinions are not those of The Bowen voices.
The Commonwealth Post Office notes that surcharges on postal items in Australia amount to about £24,000 per year. Infringements include unpaid postage by weight, concealment of items in books, and underpaid second class mail. A Brisbane case involved a letter stamped incorrectly and delivered with insufficient postage, highlighting the issue and inviting inquiries when errors occur.
The Queens Beachy-On wall suffered heavy damage during Saturday's high tide from a fresh northerly wind. Large waves broke over the wall along its entire length, washing back features and causing depth erosion of about two feet. Erosion eased near the Northwick Hut where the roadway is gradually disappearing. discussion planned by the Shire Council.
After a spell of cool days a hot northerly wind returns, pushing temperatures down to the mid 70s as humidity rises. A high tide and rough surf affect beaches, while weekend sports attract crowds despite the unsettled conditions. Friday lows near 40s, highs in the mid 70s. Saturday and Sunday similar with light rain possible.
Tuordan MLA forwards a letter from the Department of Pyhne Works stating the Queen and Mit Hoole Cre tolesion grant authority to begin certain tidementiine works in Upper Pion River area. Estimated cost for training, warthworks, and CH pipes ranges from 4000 to 1400 feet, totaling about £10,800.
Aquatic thrills drawn from Teewen where speed boating and aquaplaning draw crowds though costs limit participation. A local spectacle on a high tide morning featured Wench, Ayr resident Kipey the outboard racer and notable figure Hhent as the action drew spectators. Performers like Moy Wyllemi and Limeh showcased line tricks while the crowd enjoyed the lively scene and gallery chatter.
A roll call held this afternoon at two o clock aimed to supply workers for Bowen yard. Preference was given to married men and about two weeks employment is likely.
At Horseshoe Bay a public meeting led by Mr. G McTanal d iscusses opposition to plans by Mylomid and others. The discussion highlights concerns over Sunday events, potential blogk impact, and requests for better facilities while supporting the kiosk owner to prevent any damage.
The 4.6 Macomba arrived Saturday from interciate ports with general cargo. Bingera arrived Saturday from Prishane discharging tinder and general cargo, loaded timber export. Baralaian departed Friday from Qeeishid ports to balance cargo and tinder. AMunidad to be ready Friday from interinate ports with generic cargo and timber.
A. A. Carlton departed for Mackay on holiday bound for the AAA. Trapile Tuk reports a death bound Stason on Souilay rose over at T pan, rather than the stillopan, due to weather and adverse conditions further south.
Notice from Land Court Bowen directs readers to a sitting at the Court Home Rewer on March 18 1080 at 1 g im. The incomplete text references a formal hearing or session of the Land Court to be held at the Bowen court location.
A fragmentary note mentions blue lined envelopes and a ninepence packet labeled Hate Deport from an Inflependent TM Office. The text is incomplete but points to a postal or propaganda item with a political intent. No clear event date or full organizational names are readable.
Outioste ths nae KWLLY'S ICE Stand a at Teut and Proves the Fest. The limited readable text mentions KWLLY'S ICE and a festive demonstration, with no clear dates or additional names available in the fragment.
Report describes a collision on Tuewell Street involving a car driven by Me Jum Niel and a bystander vehicle. Mrs EAllgit and her daughter were struck, with Mrs Hallgit sustaining severe brain injury and a left foot fracture. Baby Judith Wik was thrown clear but uninjured. Ambulance attended, taking Lehi and Delamethe to care before returning home. An X-ray later ruled out a fracture.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a romantic scene with misread names and scattered phrases. It evokes affection, longing, and scattered imagery of characters and a distant land or era, with unclear dialogue and faded context suggesting a poetic or lyrical passage.
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