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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows liabilities and assets lines with figures and labels. Names Atkinson, Russell, Murray appear as officials connected to the document, indicating a private or municipal accounting ledger excerpt.
An election appeal urges Bowen electors to support E. Kent for town representative. It cites past actions by Alderman against wasteful projects and promotes safer roads, drainage, water supply, and permanent street works for the town and seaside area, including a planned water main and children’s facilities.
The Bowell Independent lists Becure Bingleg Sum Koscow among a batch of novelty items and numerous others for sale to accompany a new dance. The notice highlights quirky offerings and invites readers to explore the catalog.
Letter from a prospective mayoral candidate to Bowen Independent outlines a pledge to serve all residents. He claims a history of public service, farming ties, and careful use of town funds, inviting electors to vote for him on April 22 and assuring faithful service regardless of politics or creed.
Canberra reports Lyons announces host received resignation from the Cabinet. Law becomes secretary to Treasury. Lawson Walp supports Menzies. Brisbane to Adelaide attendance hints at a realignment. Prime Minister signals possible cabinet reshuffle with Attorney General appointment likely next Monday.
Melbourne reports the creation of a 14 000 strong special war reserve drawn from ex members of the A L F and other former soldiers. A committee led by the Inspector General of the Military Forces General Squires approved the move to bolster mobilization for front line reinforcements and garrison duties. Recruits in two age classes will train twice yearly with no active service training.
Fifty years ago Mr. B. B. Lindon ABN and Mr. Masterton inspected the silver area at Flagatone Creek for Urlabane wyndi vate. Returns show three single lots of gold and silver near Dow Uni party holdings. Charters Towers reports alarming mortality from typhoid fever amid extreme heat, with thirteen funerals yesterday and eleven for today. The thermometer neared 112 in shade readings. Sergeant Hubert Blair led the Bowero Garrison Artillery in a big gun shoot at Belea Fort, posting the day’s highest score and earning a competency certificate for a later rank.
Brisbane reports the Minister for Lands moved to protect Barier Reef and adjacent islands by reserving 151000 acres as national parks. The action awaits Parliament approval and aims to prevent vandalism and unchecked development.
The test Australian government, in office for six years, faces a general election tomorrow. Voters will decide on 26 seats amid a key political shift as TABO reports indicate the outcome could alter the government’s stability.
Sydney reports detectives reopened the Albury Pyjama Girl case after over four years. They focus on Walwa farmer Raymond White who killed himself Monday amid police interest in his role regarding his wife’s death and the Albury girl. The girl’s body remains preserved at an undisclosed facility.
An unsigned plea from a Bowen Elector offers candidacy for Alderman on an Independent party line. The message promises to uphold past pledges and maintain service to public bodies with which the signer has been associated.
The widerdigoed firm denies circulating cessation of Wren delivery. Honey and Rhardlow Bakers invite fresh tenders by 2 pm Wednesday March 2 1029 for extensive additions brick and concrete alterations and repairs to Mackay Post Office. Quantities plans specifications and tender forms available at offices in Mackay Rockhampton Barwon Commonwealth Works Adelaide Street Brisbane and Townsville. Tenders to be enclosed and marked with the work name and forwarded to Commonwealth Works Director.
Town of Bowen invites tenders for sheetlog externally portion of the engine room at the Authority Powers Station in Dalrymple Strait. Tenders to be received by 12 o'clock noon March 26. Specifications from the Authority engineer. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Envelopes endorsed Tender. Bowen March 17. A B Moore Town Clerk.
The district announces free publication of social and personal notices in the local newspaper with broad acceptance from centers and secretariats of local organizations.
The notice lists Sunday events at Queen's Beach Run with 10 am and 2:30 pm start times and a music program at Tapan featuring local artists. It mentions entertainment in the afternoon with light prigen and announces private atmllo for all artista.
Shinn of Wangaratta issues a notice forbidding rubbish deposits at Will's Water hole on Proserpine Road and on the Town Common near Merinda and all shire reserves. Breaches will lead to prosecution. notice signed by the Shire Clerk J F Crowley Bowen March 10 1930.
Radio device with five valves offered in good order. Price five pounds. Apply at this office.
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