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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

3

Fishing Notes Show Excellent Sport on Sunday

The report lists wide fishing activity on Sunday February 1 at Cheybassa, Bramston reef, Phar Lap reef, Field's Reef, Stone Island reef, Shiclah Heads, Thomis Reef, Pilot Point, and more. Numerous anglers like George Selah, Artie Darwen, Budge, Alec, Pop Selah, and Bob Weir posted large catches including schnapper, blue parrot, coral cod, and various bream. The text mentions prawns, wily Woop, and several boats and reefs with strong action and sizeable yields across multiple sites.

All Reefe George Selah Cheybassa Kevin George Lat Billy Billam Bramston Reef Thiy Billa Ia Artie Darwen Wan Phar Lap Reef Budge Field's Reef Alec Cee Andy Beatson Pop Selah Pop Perkins Stone Island Reef Shiclah Heads Pop Belink George Lap Perkins Mrs. Pletzner Fair Bob Weir Gon Thomis Reef Toho Dorney Woon Theran'a Bobby Smith Ken Tom Woodhoall James Bruce Eiliaon Southern James Bob Tom Unrdap Reef Ike Percy Cox Lachlave Don Tver Kelly Scott Moses Croek Niko Move Johnson Ross Bay Murray's Bay Torseaher Linnamincka Denny Cave Man Jerry OF Lyon Mixie Gshlig George Kiriberg Migse Cui Anv Tiaith Red Emperor AL Kelim Epp Bert Smallman Snows Marti Thrat Mate Galloway Binet Bay Nike Mik Boonenn Hoy Howler Klips Mick Eyles Ty Florence Leliove Dave Kirk Scheeme Bob Jago Brimston North Head Joe Gaithen Deland Turkey Boston and Co Bramenton Zane Harmel Jack Lowcock Sen-Ior Moses’ Creek Holbings Gowen Nui Wally Eyles Jeanie Broney Teport Frank Andereo Alin Bled Neherman

Japanese menace in Pacific echoes Wells warn of Australia danger

A reflection on Britain's role and Japan Italy and Germany as potential threats. The piece notes Japan's naval moves toward Guam and Palau, U S fortifications, and the strategic Pacific balance with aircraft and sea power shaping the coming era.

Mir HG. Wells Australia Britain Europe Italy Germany Japan New Zealand China Austra- Ha Holland Java Pelew Islands Axia America Guam Tokio United States Pacific Slivor Mussolini North Africa Firstain Signor Magsolini Nea- Kiggs Washington Goiam Goam United Sites Toko Hothy Mternlly Tim Adkmii Booti United States Ravatawe AG Washington Naval Bratex United States Navy Tce Panama

Wop McKane Shin Photograph Sparks Rush in Bhainrock

A garbled note reports a mistaken photograph of Wop McKane's shin by the Wreck group and mentions Stretch Frank Lennon LL Me Kin Tom Galloway Ern Melville Ate Hinge and an evening in Bhainrock. The fragment also notes a Tugeday event and a radio man with an Alsatian.

McKane Stretch Frank Lennon Tom Galloway Melville Nin Bhainrock Nott Hendreeta Milxet Tugeday

Coursing Denison Park Race Day March 11 1939

Spectacular horitule races feature £18 prize money with qualifying trials heats and a finale. Nominations close March 7 with admission 2d for gentlemen and 1d for ladies and children over seven. Also notes on naval strategy and Far East tensions amid a local fishing tackle sale at Boultner's on Harbert Street.

Superphosphate Factory Planned at Bowen by Isa Mines

Mr J Kruttechultz of Isa Mines Ltd notes a potential Bowen site for a superphosphate fertilizer plant on Queensland coast. Demand is high in Britain and Australia. land and price factors influence expansion. Possible supply of Bowen coke return trips could support production. Local authorities urged to act promptly.

Mbt Isa Mines Ltd J Kruttechultz Vouwsting Mt Tso Ab United Geale Queenstal Willy Bowen Chedy Mount Isa

Pacific Defence and British Fleet Policy Debate

Rear-Admiral G P Thompson told Governor Lord Huntington and Royal Brighton Yacht Club officials that Britain could not send a fleet to eastern waters in a world war. He cited Germany's naval accord capping ships at 85 percent and warned Britain must maintain enough force for Europe while deterring Eastern threats.

Australia Boord G. P. Thompson Victorn Lord Humtingfeld Royal Brighton Yacht Club Thompson Britain Diltain Germany Brita Bott Europe

Farm Tools and Equipment Auction at Delta

On Thursday March 1888 at 10 a.m. on the premises of Mr. G Elphinstone Delta a public auction will offer Harvey Tractor tools cultivators weeders sprayers pumps winch and farm implements including chains hames and carpenters tools many items listed. GEO B KP Turner Auctioneer.

Misa FF Adams G. Elphinstone Delta Thoteday Harvey Tharmay Gorrie Geo Turner

For Sale Agricultural Farm with Creek and Irrigation

For sale a farm of about 160 acres with scrub land along Kennedy Creek. Features oil and frost protection, suitable for meat production, about 10 chains of piping for irrigation, water access present. No unreasonable offer refused. Apply W Nott OO Carruchan.

Kennedy Creek W. Nott, OO Carruchan

Notice of court and meetings in 1088 and sales items

Notices announce an upcoming Lam Court sitting at Cont Tonse Bowen on March 14 at ten o'clock, and an Annual General Meeting of members at the Cabbints on March kh with business, report, financials, and elections. Also a sale ad for a Valve Electric Model Beethoven Radio at £65 with postage details to various regions.

Tonse Bowen Baluthay Ten O'Elock Im Bolton Friduy Kh Ottloowrs J. A. Rankinsale Han

Better Vision Through Superior Eyewear Tone

Better Vision promises more than clearer sight. It speaks of glasses that are comfortable and enhance appearance while boosting work efficiency and leisure enjoyment. It invites a discussion to discuss benefits and life improvements.

Reward notices for cattle and horse theft across districts

A broad reward list offers payments for information leading to the committal or conviction of individuals involved in stealing or illegally using cattle or horses. Names of numerous properties, stations, and businesses across Australia are listed as reward sponsors, with addresses and associated parties. The notice includes promotional material for cheap film star masks and party supplies at Bowen Independent Office.

Lascelles Georginga Lilywool T. Wharton & Co Birrales Lolworth Gilchrist, Watt & Cunningham Brrathmore and Woodhouse the Break Pastoral Company Ashford A. TL McDonald Cattle Vale Mountain Home Glenville MASEY Em Plilus Robertson Bros Aml Irving Bros Yacamunda St. Anne's Massey Bros Bonome Trustees Scartwater Seartwater J. Gordon & Bons Mt. Pieasant Downs W.G. Ripley D. A. Whalan Thalmnda A. Pott Hurnfoot Croek T. J. Moore & Cox Pretty Bend Aa. Vaughan G. Isnmatler Rowan Bergt Australia London Jeugton Pandang Creek Rourke Bhos Bridson Chesterfield Mr¢. Bell Lorn

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