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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

4

Stop Press Golden Casket Draw in Brisbane

Golden Casket No 672 drawn today at Brisbane. Prizes awarded to number 13028 with several named captains and participants listed. Local offices at George Street and Queen Street noted with multiple names and addresses in care.

Brisbane Pridar Prat Macken Smart B. Stacey J. Brierley H. York Care G. Crawford George Street Hevond Sisb J J. O' Carroll B. Teen A. Duglale A. Beonion Merv. Mich A. Lawrence Core Cire Hankin Queen Street Mitth Ras Bill Care Flening Bunda Street Galena

Air Estimates Presented in House of Commons

British Defence Expenditure discussion in the House of Commons centers on air estimates. Secretary of Air Kingsley Wood notes 15 million pound air outlay this year, compared with twelve million more than any year since 1820 to 1884, and roughly double combined Army Navy and Air costs. Production rates promised to rise, with output cuts and deliveries from Canada and Australia set to begin forthcoming year.

London Thurshiy Air Kingsley Wood Navy Uchfel Bentes Canada Auetralin Pohrhhlees Oatteradt Liere

Bowen Croquet Club Monthly Wetted Afternoon Event

The Bowen Croquet Club held a late winter match on Wednesday 15 March with lawn games, bridge and tea. About eighty members attended, enjoying pleasant lawns and flowering shrubs after recent rains.

Bowen Belige Sucker Haverstock

Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services and events

Sunday services at Merida occur at 11 pm and 7 pm with sermons on The Open of Binding and The Head to Jerusalem. A Congregational meeting on March 14 will consider removal and financing of a proposed Meuse site project. Community and Women’s Guild activities, incl. Garden Party planning, are noted ahead of church Jubilee celebrations.

Merida Howen Terusalens Congregational Meeting George Singel Kennedy Birret Makgern Finance Bowreny Jiameéa Gibeon Ieave Women's Guild Fluuliee

South Africans Face Tight Final Inning Test

South Africa's MLC Duncan Engle faced a stiff task in the final, as Africa advanced in the first innings of the Test. In the second innings, Ruth Africa reached a total of 10, with Magda S10 contributing. the innings showed solid performance and strong partnership as play continued.

Duncan Thuarsiay Engle Hour Africa

Picture Benefit at Tivell Theatre A Sailors Evening

A Picture Benefit at Tivell Theatre features Shipmates Forever with Dek Powell and Ruly Keesler, a naval themed musical. Flying Hooters with William Gargon and Judith Hornett provides aviation comedy and moves. Proceeds support the Sailing Club’s Barter Regatta in a challenging financial year.

Tivell Theatre Cald Sallie Judith Hornett Atoge Jia

Ribbons Sold At The Powe Independent

Typewriser ribbons priced at four pence each offered at The Powe Independent shop in a small-town listing.

Powe

New Issue of 5 Pounds Notes in Australia

The Friday issue introduces five pound notes with updated portraits, replacing King George V with the current sovereign. Duke of Windsor portrait is replaced by Captain too. Sir Averrs Rheehon and BG AleFarkine MD are noted in financial roles. Sir Ernest Riddle and Harry Sheehan are listed as treasury officials.

George V Duke of Windsor Averrs Rheehon Commonwealth Bank of Amstraitia AleFarkine MD Ernest Riddle Wid

Labour Roll Call for Town Council Work Crews

A local rel cal announces today’s selection of one carpenter and two builders to employment by the Town Council for a swimming pool project. Revisitation date set no earlier than 16th February.

Henhat & Yh Bulidevn Libomrera Ila

Fishing tackle ad at Boult er s Herbert Street

Local advert urges customers to call at Boult er s on Herbert Street for the best in fishing moves casts lines and all fishing tackle items, showcasing a full range of gear and supplies for anglers.

Boulter's Herbert Street ER. N.job Clash Managers A. W. Herbert

Industrial Court Grants Limited Work Permit

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court this morning before Mr. M Dwyer, J.P. Thomas Coolingham was granted no permit work for deeds beyond the main area cited as a general stand on land.

Findustrial Maglattate M. Dwyer Thomas Coolingham

William Gargan Jud ITh Barrete Easter Regatta Benefit

A bright comedy about air liners and parachutes features William Gargan and Jud ITh Barrete in a lively program selected to roll up funds for the forthcoming Easter Regatta. The event aims to support the racing schedule with entertainment and community support.

William Gargan Judith Barrete Io the

March Date Fragment Report

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Friday in March with unclear details. Readable items mention a possible date related event but specific names places and actions are absent from the legible text. Further context would be needed to identify the exact event or responsible organizations.

Agricultural Farm Near Kennedy Creek for Sale 187 Acres

An agricultural farm of 187 acres with four running streams and about 162 acres of level scrub land along Kennedy Creek. Offers splendid soil, no frost, potential for three good to turnt a farms. Includes about 10 chains of pipe for irrigation, permanent running water, and about 30 acres underflow. No reasonable offer refused. Apply W. Nott, President, Ontruchin.

Kennedy Creek W. Nott, Pr Ontruchin

Notice of Estate Withdrawal and Special Meeting

A special meeting of members of Anderbelle Estate is held in the School of Arts on Thurnley March 16 at 7:30 p.m. to withdraw the case of the property from all agents. Mrs Anderson signs the notice with remarks on business and activities, including Ang ee Day.

Anderbelle Estate Mr. Buckley Anderson The School of Arts

Cattle Spying Notice for Ballsbury Plains Station

L A White a professional cattle operer starts operations at Ballsbury Plains Station for the Benk Pastoral Co on or about 2 March. Clients requiring his services please write or phone A E Benk. Annisbury Pinite.

L. A. White Ballsbury Plaina Benk Pastoral Coy A. E. Benk Annisbury Pinite

Prohibits Rubbish Depositing at Local Areas

Notice from CHOWLEY Shire Clerk Bowen warns rubbish must not be deposited at Whal's Water Hole on the Proserpine Rend, the Town Common near Meripda, or on any road or reserve in the Shire. Breaches will lead to prosecution. Bowen Shire Hall March 1999.

Whal's Proserpine Rend Meripda Shire

Horsehoe Bay Daily Entertainment for Women’s Heavy Hoa

At Horseshoe Bay a day of entertainment unfolds with weekly Sunday shows from afternoon into night. Local artistas perform with best prices and a private studio now available for all artistry.

Horseshoe Bay Nan

Bowen Branch Seeks Permit For Avon Ball in June

Bowen Branch of the alien organlen pending present intention to apply for permission to hold their Avon Ball on the occasion of the vindd of his Excellency the Governor in June next. President Alex I Heron signs the note describing the plan and request.

Bowen Organlenthem Alex. i, Heron

BolWvaya supplies available at BH Roulter's

Readable fragments indicate BH Roulter's offers boating equipment and ammunition among other items for BolWvaya preparations. The text implies a local supplier providing various outfitting goods.

Roulter

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