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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

5

Collinsville Notes Chronicle Local Social and Event Roundup

Collinsville Notes recaps a week of weather with unusually heavy rain and a dry year forecast, reports concerts and community gatherings at the Audubon theater, Loyal Colliney de Caleo meeting details, and notes on local speeches, entertainments, and social visits including Teo W Wright and town figures with emphasis on community participation and upcoming events.

Shearers Owhley Teo. W. Wright Laval Mickay Taadees T. Tani Bee Wilelit Siang Bia B. A. Giorno Wright Mira J. D. Brown Gondwhi Brad Wright Elon Lee Ini Wright Ios

Defence of Australia and naval strategy discussion

A historical article argues Australia must defend its coast with limited resources. It weighs navy, air power, and army roles, warns against trade disruption, and stresses Britain and allies’ naval help, noting Australia's export reliance on Wool Wheat Sugar Meat and Dairy. It discusses strategic balance, shipping routes, and the need for maritime defense to protect commerce.

Australia Vnee Trefener Yielpal Amstrata Principilly Great Britain Britain

Owen Licensed & General Plumber on Wyoulk Street

A fragmented local report notes coaching bets and betting laws, with multiple mentions of wickets and top scores for the day. It references Mira Fleming as a wicket keeper and names several teams and players, highlighting bowling and fielding details as a lead into Sunday’s matches.

Luis de Pool Mira D. Fleming Arebet Jelles Suludoy

Australian Defence Policy Pushs Universal Training

A speech urges universal military training to defend Australia and Homefront. It argues for a strong militia backbone, efficient army, and cooperation with Britain to deter invasion, insisting on readiness without entangling in war and advocating “Keep Australia out of War” through strengthened defense.

Australia Jonas Uhm Country Party Uunversa Aid Ds Jun Eliry Dolley

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