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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
4
The Bowen Camp Social and Entertainment Committee proposes coordinated dances during the Militia Camp period to avoid overlaps. Dates fokus on Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays with other groups invited to arrange interviews with HR Hogan or J B Ryan for details.
A large Monday night gathering established the Militia Welfare Club in Parish Hall after a welcome by the corvenor. The group approved use of the hall as a soldiers welfare center and planned opening around Friday March 28 with daily hours and amenities including cards, writing desks, coffee, and lunches.
Vacancies exist for the employment of cooks, waiters and latrunners, all of whom must be retired soldiers, for the camp at Hower. Details are advertised in this issue. See the wonderful Comic Muska at 6. The Bowen Independent. They’re just the cutest things. 10 doses to.
Local ad from The Bowen Independent advertises Smith & Son Brisbane makers of rubber clogs offering Brisbane prices. The notice invites customers to order clog shoes and mentions Brisbane availability and pricing.
The Tha Club held a Monday night meet with Dick Tamueck Bill Blake and Kev Soroka leading the 60 metres. In the ladies 25 metres Miss Phyl ls Monre and Miss Jom Smith led the field. Officials discussed times and selections as Oliver contends for empire best in future meets.
E A Bennett, president of the Australian Swimming Association and selector, lauds Peter Oliver of Western Australia as the nation's greatest swimmer after the Nationals in Perth and Adelaide. Oliver, aged 20, showcased remarkable speed and potential across events.
Fragmentary text describes a Paris perfume or powder product with strong sensory claims. It mentions elation and danger and includes unclear endorsements and signatures. The readability is poor and many details are garbled or missing.
A croquet afternoon at Bowen Crescent Lawn drew many attendees for the bridge and lawn games. Mrs. J. Online led activities on the verandah with cakes and a flower show while Mrs. Crow presided over closing remarks thanking volunteers, hosts, and sponsors for a successful event.
An early 20th century notice markets Charmosan Face Powder from Paris with broad availability through chemists and drapers. The ad emphasizes widespread distribution and suggests a popular, trusted cosmetic product of its era.
Advertises the M.M.2 loose leaf ledger with single and double money columns and price book pages. Full set includes 200 sheets index and binder priced at £1 for business and financial establishments use.
A fragmented schedule lists religious orders and lodges hosting dances and fundraisers through the month. Notable entries include Oddfellows Lodge events, Church group dances, the ALP committee, and Comfort Fund activities across Convent and nearby venues.
An invitation notes a first recess meeting for all members at 7 30 pm on Thursday March in the School of Arts Belial of Arts venue. Highlights include reminders to arrive on time and a forthcoming March Tuesday meeting with 7 30 pm start. A brochure advertises a practical birth control and hygiene booklet with two illustrations and post free.
The article notes funds from canteen profits support troops with a total stated amount of 212.500 and no funds allocated as grants. It references a weekly schedule and mentions the Australian camps and ARL related terms in a brief summary of the program.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a place near Power House with a weeks long period and an instruction to apply Mire. The garbled rows provide no clear names dates or actions to summarize further.
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