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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1940
Page
3
Weekend rainfall totaled 4.02 inches with midweek clearing and continued damp weather. Notes record local attendances, retirements, staff changes, and a general strike vote by the union as well as a cricket match, a student injury, and hospital transport for Betty Moffatt.
A 19th century golf club considers a quirky fund plan proposed by Secretary J. B. Fer. Players would add sixpence for each errant shot, placing it in a collection box to support payments and friendly matches. Perrier flags a later push toward a good score while cautioning errors could threaten the scheme.
Fragmented advert style text argues for avoiding hand irritation from laundry tubs. Appears to praise soft fabrics and comfortable washing while mentioning generic names and dates in garbled form.
A vintage notice advertises Nou-sticky hand lotion described as non-gremmy and smooth. It mentions packaging suitable for large and small quantities and lists that it is available via chemists, drapers, and stores.
Australian petrol plans seek to develop Baeram shale operations with capital around £2,508,000 depending on federal reply on excise duty. Hiandard OW Company of Australia aims to produce about 3,000 tons of shale every four hours yielding large annual motor spirit output at a cost per gallon. Protests against petrol rationing pour in from motor owners and Canberra reports show widespread opposition with nearly 200 telegrams to federal legislators. Sydney conference of Associated Motor Transport groups discussed need for rationing and questioned direct import share.
A Maryborough unemployed deputation urged Minister for Labor and Industry T A Foley on Friday to raise ration allowances and ease eligibility rules. Foley said funds are earmarked for work and relief, not policy changes, and promised to refer the matter to cabinet without pledging any adjustment. He signalled possible review only if supported by broader relief need, and noted that eligibility tied to the prior year's earnings.
Notice states.Geo Basthehoghe wishes Mae anit fy the opoletie oof Taawen be lets repel the Gori ail Kepydne Stuthe i repery Sere. It warns dial service will be piwer ge before.
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