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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1939
Page
2
A brief item from the Monday edition noting dispatches from TOCAL and remarks from GENERAL, with calendar cues and official notices. The readable text provides fragmented agency names and dated references without full context.
Mr B J Riordan MLA is advised by the Railway Department that the Commissioner for Railways Mr Merton will inspect the Greig Northern Railway line. The inspection is scheduled for Bowen at 4 PM on the 30th instant with departure to Mackay afterward.
In London a crowd of two to three thousand greeted Mr Chamberlain at No 10 Downing Street for an audience with the King lasting an hour. He later spoke in the Commons on cabinet decisions while Lord Halifax addressed the Lords. Officials say the cabinet was summoned yesterday to explain
showers Friday total 2 points and Saturday afternoon 2 more bringing weekend rainfall to 4 points. Temperatures ranged from mid 70s to mid 80s, with highs around 84 and 78 on Friday and 74 on Sunday. Conditions remain warm and moist with slow showers likely to continue through the week.
From Cairns Auguntie Club sources, crews including N B S O Mentra IIL Frog Tow and Mercury and Marvin prepare for Bowen Has er Regatta. Skiffs O'Meara TL Dick Uk Mercury Doug Broadhent Sam Cadman IMJ.11 Frog Too to Jack Culhane Norman Wright Brisbane. Marina Lathe boat tied to Bower Liu ter Regatta history. Mackay skiffs expected. two duck punt entries unspecified.
Two new 120 foot flatboats and sharpies joined the junior fleet this weekend. The Olwen craft tested with a refit and no capsize, while Pearce emirple sailed with full sail but damaged cargo. More boats expected before Easter as the fleet expands.
A partial list from a weekend accident roundup notes several serious incidents among country residents. Details mention injuries near Enel Creak and at Merinadmy with emergency treatment and hospital transfers, including a man named Bowen and others receiving care after falls and mishaps.
Donor names and amounts appear in a shuffled list with notes of thanks to Dr Bowen and the school staff. Each entry lists a contributor and amount such as 50 or 60. The text references a benevolent drive or fundraiser labeled as donations and supporters.
The Public Works Department reports progress on the Bowen Ayr Road project Cum aaw area Shire of Wangaratta Northern Highway No 4 and Northern Highway No 5 widening and deviation works. Tasks include clearance earthworks metalling RC pipes and final surface formation with extensive resumption surveys. Total length about 19 150 feet with various segment measurements.
A community notice urges patience for the Hare DNA Releet faction schedule and invites participation in a knitted article show. It highlights prizes and the chance to demonstrate craft to visitors, encouraging readers to prepare patterns and designs for entry.
The passage mimics an ad like fragment where a speaker, Cecelia, notes happiness from words spoken. It references beauty items, skin care, and a product marketed as safe for winter skin, though much text is garbled and unclear.
A fragmented ad mentions skin eee 80 and Big Jore for a fashionable dressing table item labeled 2.0. It notes availability sold everywhere with vague product cues. The text hints at a cosmetic or vanity accessory market.
A fragmented shipping note describes vessels arriving and discharging cargo at various ports. It mentions a ship from Towner delivering 1000 feet of material and cargo under orders to unload general ware. The report references Biddle Thesa Macumba and Interstate, with another vessel sailing Friday from Yrishine to discharge cargo.
Saddles and Goness and all Leather Goods are promoted with strong value in cai] offerings. The advert urges customers to inspect BOUL TER'E stocks, claiming the beat selection and price advantage for leather items.
The Lord Mayor announced on Wednesday that Lay Turk and Bowen Hill would see early construction work for a new recreation park. The project aims to create immediate employment and attract visitors, with about £50,000 allocated and work expected to start next July.
Public Works approves improvements for Pilot Station North Head area. Work covers front access, lighting and weather hours at the Light-keeper's cottage, with a weather vane and equipment near Pack Vermacaih to Cox area. Repairs include trestle and piping changes and rerouting around Point Dulrymanple.
A notice invites the public to visit on Wednesday March 2 for the monthly optometry consultation by a qualified Bracey and Stacey representative at the Bowen School of Arts. Attendees can view the latest American Continental and English eyewear styles and seek professional eye advice.
A despatched observer reports a disillusioned man in London reflecting on Europe’s turmoil. The piece portrays shattered confidence as tensions rise and calls for decisive action despite fatigue and doubt.
A correspondence thread from the Bowen Hospitals Hour discusses the selection process for a Medical Officer at Proserpine Hospital. Dr Stevens notes personal reasons prevent him from applying while supporting local service and continued practice for the district.
The notice advertises a large variety of dance and party novelties priced reasonably. It promises a wide selection and highlights historical pricing as a draw.
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