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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

2

Local and General March 13 1930 Wealth of Names Across Town

A long local notices page lists residents traveling to and from towns and regions. J W Trnstings & Sons farewell, townsfolk return from holidays in Mo and Airs. Multiple visitors and locals named, with travel and social notes from Townesville and nearby districts.

Corthig J W. Trnstings & Sons Townesville Girchile G. Tomo and Son Laucie Chih Messie McCracken C. Ghoul Iiving Tambert Heown Cook Dat King Tinning Carlton Day Groves Cowan Toles Thigden Whitty Palmer Calmer Gratton Cutler Henierson Ruse Mise Groth Air J. Davis Toad Jet Intenda Bonstion Rockhampton Amieaay Cleghorn Axeh Dphilie Smith Amd Tintmes One Mire Johnstone Mes J. Dolan Jnr Sydney Towen

Club elects officers at annual golf meeting

The annual golf club meeting Friday elected Dr. BP R Dela mothe as President for the coming year. Mir RJ Arthur was named Vice-President, Kr H W M Fox Captain, Mr B R Atkinson Treasurer, and Mrs J A Beckinsale reappointed Secretary pro tem. The formal opening action occurs Saturday March 26 with a by invitation finetiary at the Clubhouse in the afternoon and a dance at eight.

BP. R. Delamothe Mir RJ. Arthur Kr. H. W. M. Fox B. R. Atkinson Treseurer J. A. Beckinsale Sendon Jillie I Finetiary Ifernoon

Weathering threats shadow the town with scattered rain

A garbled weather report notes a threatening sky over the town this week with a Saturday shower and early rain, then a calm Sunday dusk concealing a heavy storm. It mentions foreshadowed rainfall totals, a 46 point Mare reading, and fluctuating temperatures Friday through Saturday.

Korine Wtve & Pointe Tod Méternoin Theordin Dow Sum Batordiy BO i

Anzac Day Meeting Plans In School Arts Hall

An civic advertisement notes a public meeting called by the Mayor for Ladies to arrange a reunion on Anzac Day. The event is set for Marvel 15th at 7 80 p m in the School of Arta to honor returned soldiers and nurses with activities and arrangements for the day.

Civisane School of Arta Welnesing Marvel Emlora

Sailing Heat Results and Upcoming Race at PD Sailing Club

The PD Sailing Club championship added a Sunday heat with Ondine skippered by J Hanger winning ahead of Rhythm led by Roy Darwen and Phantom with Vo Selultsy. Heat scores show Ondine 24, Phantom 18, Rhythm 10. Upcoming third heat set for Bunny afternoon March 26. Morning landing results list Ondine Phantom Rhythm Recret Atternett, with naming adjustments. Memorial and Trophy standings list Onyline 14 and Mhytion 9 leading, followed by Phantom 5 Secret 5 Mise Tune 4 Excuse Me 2. Afternoon results track Ewing A Cashin first, Acamp second, Ripper third, Tramp fourth with Sehaus Trophy points Beump 12 Trump 10 Rippers Swing 7. Further reports to follow.

Sailing Club FW. HL Tarwen Mik Jaafar Neces Schultz Cleary Ripper Michael Ewing A. Cashin Acamp Tramp

St Patrick's Day Handicap Review For BL Meet

Toimners are reminded the 20K yards handicap for BL closes, with Patrick's Day linking to the Secret acy and T Murphy. Captains of the re- Ing term are retested to meet their techne before Friday.

Secretacy T. Murphy Core H 7 Mager Pty Vth Miech Wert

Bowen faces costly pool plan amid civic debate

In Bowen residents clash over a proposed municipal swimming pool funded by 10 000 pounds. Critics cite high running costs and inadequate towels at local baths while supporters push for a public facility as a civic pride project. Debate highlights Chamber of Commerce concerns and the impact on ratepayers.

Central Queensland Herald Bowen North Queensland Lobal Bowen Council Reid Ducerreet Chamber of Commence Choanher of Commerce Towen Everly Chamber of Commerce

Shire Elections Nomination List Published

Me Crowley Returning Officer for the shire elections lists nominations for the Wang beneath Shire Council. Elections will be held in Divisions 1, 2 and 4. Names include A BH, Dent, Bishop, Hall-Scntt, Isbell, Rowan, Priestess, Tamaden, Henderson, Hath peer, Cunlloghens.

Crowley Thewmna Wangneath Baeriui Whalmane A. BH Lag Times Ataihy A. Dent FF. Bishop A. Ponk A. Hall

Shipping notice fragment in Victorian era freight text

Fragmentary shipping notice referencing cargo duties due Friday and small quantities to be loaded before provisioning. Mentions Tinteville, Mr. Huger, and Cron Brisbane in unclear timetable and destina tion details.

Tinteville Mr. Huger Adye Cron

Mayoral Election Figures Stir Community Debate

The forthcoming municipal election shapes as a lively contest. Dr Dalamette WH Lepanlenthy faces Mayor candidate EW Raszeell whose platform hinges on Leasoner support and broad popularity. Voters anticipate a closely watched race with strong interest in party alignments and local leadership.

Dalamette Lepanlenthy Niu ATP EW. Raszeell Nuiny

Freezing Works Open Day Notices in March

The secretary of the Australian Metallurgical Workers’ Union advertises in the lane that the maximum lease trial by Thomas Borthwick & Son will commence on Wednesday, March. The TAA stewie of the Rewer Freeing Works will commence on Wednesday, ty March.

Thie Lane Thomas Borthwick & Sona

Mystery of Youthful Look Sparks Curious Reflections

A fragmentary column ponders why a 39 year old woman appears 29, invoking themes of beauty, time, and desire. The hazy text hints at social gaze, nostalgia for youth, and the mystery of aging without offering clear conclusions.

Skin care note in unclear old article

Fragmentary text lists Creme Charmosan on skin and mentions a bis jaw phrase and handbag tube. The readable parts imply a cosmetic or dressing reference with scattered terms. No clear person, place, date, or event is discernible from the fragment.

Air Traffic Changes Amidst Weekend Service Restart

Report notes Air Traffic undergoes shifts as Mr H Hough from Collinaville returns a Stinson plane from Atherton. Australia site Aire Hines cancels intermediate services to Rocklacmpton and Ldamere from Saturday Test. Towns between Brisbane and Hockhmuyton to be served by Tawhdville mail plane with new routes starting in May. Monday morning service to Thuckhnnptar continues.

H. Hough Collinaville Stinson Atherton Aire Hines of Australia Rocklacmipton Brisbane Apd Hockhmuyton Tawhdville

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