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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

3

Ambulance Committee Minutes at Brigade Centre

Minutes of the Ambulance Committee meeting at Brigade Centre du Timraday St March chaired by Currie with Amith Crosx Meecham and others. Motions approved accounts 89 pounds 4 shillings for payment and grant of annual stipend to the Superintendent from April 7. Bearer Bannerman and Bearer B. J. Lee appointed relieving bearer from April 1830.

Brigade Centre du Ines Smith Defteree Cros Glogs

Kingsford Smith Memorial Plans Debated in Brisbane

A Brisbane public meeting chaired by the Lord Mayor approved steps to honor Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Proposals include creating a Kingsford Smith Memorial Library section on aviation and erecting a statue, with Archerfield favored, and calls for public donations and press acknowledgment of contributors.

Brisbane Moyor Charles Kingsford-Smith Kingaford-Smith Memorial Hia

Record of Southern Cross aviation feats and world flight pioneer

A historical list recounts multiple long distance flights and records aboard the Southern Cross and related crafts, noting routes such as Sydney to Christchurch and Australia to Ragland, with crews including Ulm and Litchfield. It highlights a landmark around the world flight by a single engine aircraft and appeals for contributions to the Hingeford Smith Memorial Fund in Brisbane.

Reuter World Service Australia New Zealand Times Times Uolese Te Ag Bani Frepelgco Brisbane Ant Themas Sa Ae ‘Warner Iin Melbourne Perth Southern Cross Ulm Litchfield McWilliiam Sydney Christehoreh N.Z Uraly Litehfield Mew Homs England Darwin Crowe Binkler Sule Turkey Uki Moll Hydney New Stymonth Bunnage Taylor Ohio Bnigiand Ross Cantain Taylor Une Hingeford-Smith Memorial Fund Iown Hall Brishane

Postage Rates and Supplies Advertised by H. Boulter

Notices list international postage charges to Australia New Zealand United Kingdom and other regions with 1d to Australia, 2d via France, 1d via Allaea route, 1s exchange, 4 to the U.S. and 60 to foreign countries. Advertisement promotes sport items and hunting equipment including guns ammunition and holiday gear from H. Boulter's.

Australia New Zealand United Kingdom France U.S

Labour gains dominate Western Australian election results

Perth report says the Legislative Assembly outcome returns at least 28 Labour members, matching the prior Parliament. The Country Party likely secures 12 seats, with the Nationalists and Independents about 2.

Perth Legislative Assembly Labour Country Party

AEROPLANE PRODUCTION PLANS IN AUSTRALIA

Melbourne reports plans for large scale production of military aircraft in Australia. The British Air Ministry and Commonwealth officials appear ready to approve, with Mr Caney overseeing proceedings amid a clear path to commence work.

Mheelbourne Autralia Caney

Australian Resources Plan Aimed at War Supply Continuity

Melbourne report notes a government plan to develop Australia’s raw materials and ensure steady supplies during war. Subcommittee of economists to advise. Mr Casey says arrangements will secure ongoing access to essential materials and support local production and development.

Melbourne Ecconomists Australia Casey Austeniia Anitatitutes

Shire Corneil Bank Funds and Arrears Report

Shire Council notes only one bank fund shows a debit balance at February end, Collinsville Water Ward none. The general fund stands at £2407 2s 14.8d with other cleansing funds and loans totaling several thousand pounds amid arrears totals around £15,400 across divisions and levies.

Shire Corneil Founmunta Collinsvie Yarloux General Fund Morinda Cleansing Ponder Queens Beach Cleansing Fund Coolon Callinsville/ Hepttviite Amonunt Dnvision

Militia Gymkhana Names Apr 24 Program at Deny Park

The Petachment Gymkhana schedule lists events such as 100 yards and 280 yards sprints, long jump, relay teams, cycle race, and drill items. Members are instructed to attend weekly practice every Wednesday and assemble for the day of the event.

Pollowlog Tdenisoy Park Heluy

Town Council conducts varied budget and staffing talks

Council notes rent for Bradford room used by Health Inspector, plans to pay only through June, reviews subsidies for sewerage and works, and mulls holiday pay for Ald. Bradford staff. Reports from Tourist Bureau and Finance Committee discussed. drainage and site allocations selected. mayor notes housing and bylaw issues and preparations for baths opening.

Bhire Council Bradford Australian Defence ‘League Hie Racelleary Bowen Wrk Connell Wig Sinner Haid Sud Leoming Connell Heach Aermione Joint Ald Bensted Welltondali AN Bersted Alderney Don Bersted F. Curyolth Welldow Hannen Michael Williams Stree Z. Stewart Coursing Club Denison Park Als Lawlor Glub Cornell Wall Welldon Miclee Waterworks Committee F. N. Bethune Johnson Spears

Council discusses tree removal and urban works plan

The Works Committee was tasked with removing problematic acacia trees and assessing future removal plans. Aldermen debated chalk-proof enclosures at Horseshoe Bay, bitumen laying progress, and water supply costs for Denison Park. Reports noted mosquitos at a street site, and Fire Brigade representation issues.

Public Notice From Bakers Denies Bread Delivery Cessation

The undersigned firm denies rumors that they will cease delivery of bread and warns that any person spreading such a story will be proceeded against. Honey & Shardlow, Bakers.

Certificate of Mineral Lease Application for The Black Cut Ground

Certificate declares Ernest Richard Houkings and others applying for a mineral lease on The Black Cut ground of about five acres. Describes parcel location near Bowen Proverpine Hallway and Bootooloo Sid. includes bearings and chain measurements. Objections to be lodged at the Warden's Office by the specified date. hearing scheduled Friday in Rawen Widen's Court.

Bowen-Proverpine Hallway Ernest Richard Houkings Widen's Owen

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