Bowen Coursing Club Easter Meeting Attracts Top Entries
The Bowen Coursing Club announces a £60 Easter meeting with entrants from Bowen Collinsville Proserpine and Mutkey led by North Queensland champion Master Whittle. Ten promising youngsters contest qualifying heats and two finals for each class highlight a full two day program including a handicap series.
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Bowen Coursing
Ratunday
Bowen
Collinsville
Proserpine
Mutkey
Master Whittle
Leliveen
Iirkers
Brindle Lasse
iMashment
Cay Lady
Telus
Hades
Conca
Dardbe
Lupe
DunFo
Chiaice
Lutter
Ball
Young Brigham
Mul
Ballieare
All Bote
Brinde Lassie
Flushmint
Bayo Mee
Pollome
Tinaclge
Lady
All Serates
Ist Ulent
Srinks
Kentucky
Queen
Fury Qoombe
Cael Dellser
Pride of Lones
So Wise
Ruth
Dairk Hugard
Spear Tady
Cline
Master Whitte
Glen Duncanser
Silver Croks
King Qunair
Laddie
Father Dale
Cliffa Request
Rural Harvey
Funny Motay
Benplane
Whittle's Hope
Moe Towk
al Nellie
Amids
Char Queen
Atl Meinebi
Shipwreck
Private Hiehard
Diay
Golfen
Lure
Lir Tories
Bhick Koperger
Domtine
Corner Tai
Springer
Laois Hoge
Sweet Aroon
Pluck Andy
War News Fragment From a Muddy Front
Fragmentary wartime note describes rough conditions and unnamed soldiers in a tense frontline environment. It mentions dirty uniforms, shortages of soap, and a bluster of hostile activity, reflecting hardship and distress in a chaotic moment.
Italian View of ADR and Sea Warfare Debate
A sanitized historical excerpt discusses Italian opinions on air defense and naval actions amid World War II era tensions. It cites experts weighing Allied victory timelines and neutral stances from Turkey and other nations, including reflections on warfare strategies and anticipated outcomes.
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Perhuddy News Week
Pandiast
Iin
Stuart
Bath
Tealy
Turkey
Abolition of State Parliaments Consultations Signal Mixed Support
Queensland Chambers and local authorities respond to a Bo wen Chamber of Commerce circular on abolishing State Parliaments. Several councils express support or caution while others defer, seeking more coordination and details before next meetings.
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Maerowe
Bowen Chamber of Commerce
Queensland
Teaubilia Shire
Qiunnell
Springsure
Counell
Touwaumalig
Toowoomba
Charters Towers City
Booringa
Mitchell
Conneil
Whagaratta Shire
Tiwen Harbour Board
Townsville Harbour Board
Fifty Years Ago Diary Notes From Trivigrathion Depot
A fifty year old item reports the travelling dairy starting at Trivigrathion Depot on Monday. It notes local bidders for milk supply and mentions Mr. G R Morris and Mr. J W Wilson. It records an injury from a corn eroding bore and hints at a potential home for the injured. It mentions surveyor needs, Bowen Railway tender by Jessen & Co, and Mr Mackenzie missing the contract. It also notes staff moves and floods in Brisbane with references to Normandy mines and local figures.
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G. R. Morris
J. W. Wilson
W. G. Compton
J. G. Connell
Messrs. Jessen & Co
Bowen
Mackenzie
Normandy
Tunean
South Wales
Brisbane
Ima
IT. A. McArthur
Watson
Ips
Ymple Hie
Graf Spee Echo After Battle in Buenos Aires Streets
Rumors recount German sailors haunting British officers in Buenos Aires after the Graf Spee clash. Achilles arrived in Sydney on Halloween amid mixed reactions and mutual respect followed the encounter.
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Buenos Aires
Willi Leing
Achilles
Sydney
Britiely
Boongs
Bowen Independent ad promotes per-copy subscriptions
An advertisement from Bowen Independent offers authentic Bowen and General News at 2d per copy with delivery paid anywhere, inviting readers to subscribe or obtain the paper.
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Bowen Independent
Bowen and General News
Paris powder on dressing table claim by cosmetic ad
A fragmented OCR reads promotional language for Paris cosmetic products. It mentions face powder and perfume as desirable items with sales pitches and mock testimonials. The garbled copy suggests a marketing style urging readers to buy to improve appearance.
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Paris
Charmosan Face Powder Ad from Paris Makers
Advertising blurb notes Charmosan Face Powder from Paris available February 8, with bold claims by trading houses and drapers and stores selling the product.
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Choilats
For Sale Notice from Metnsall and Bilt Jib
Vague government office notice appears to authorize a sale action. Details are damaged and unreadable, with only scattered phrases suggesting an official sale proceeding under a local authority.
Tenders for hospital linen supply sought
Tenders are invited for supplying linen to Bowen Proserpine and Collinsville Hospitals. Schedule of requirements available on application to the Hospital Secretary. Tenders close at 12 noon on 5 April. J C Dhacon Secretary.
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Bowen
Proserpine
Collinsville
J.C. Dhacon
Dangerous conditions force road closure at Queen's Beach esplanade
Shire of Wangaratta Bowen warns residents to travel at their own risk as heavy weather damages the stove wall and esplanade. A temporary road from the Connell tin to Hournethoo Bay is opened, with access from the Baldiers Road near the Queen Beach Hotel closed to residents. Public access is restricted to offshore areas along the esplanade for safety.
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Hotee
Perdons
Connell Tins
Hournethoo Bay
Baldiers
Queen Beach
Queen's Beach Eastwand
Shire announces permits for Sunday night entertainments
Connell has decided to grant permits for Sunday night entertainments within the Shire. Written applications for other suitable entertainments may be submitted less than fourteen days prior to the date of the entertainment. Shire Clerk Crawley invites notices to be sent for program proposals and compliance with the council’s rules.
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roChuvelh
Arrears of Rates Notice in The Bowen Independent
Council announces after legal mandate to recover unpaid rates of over £0,000 by issuing summons and warrants. Phrases warn of action to compel payment and trustees named for notices. Readers will be kept informed of local happenings in this issue of The Bowen Independent.
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Simmoninis
al Halliffs Warranis
Connell
Copel Wiley
Gy de Peons
Bowen Independent
Public safety warning on electrical interference order
By Order BK MOORE Town Clerk warns against interference with electric fittings and wires in town. Any person causing or aiding such interference near the power station or offices faces penalties. Notices dated 21st March LO.
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Iiterests
Public Safety
Fon
Eee
Andere Tian Crh Lee
Phe Cau Ae Perepeearig
Igi Fier Peer Mn
Moore
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Rene Olvenhne
Thrigalpe
Syapathy
Agiven
Pal Clichhie
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Leanne
Rhine Counell
P.D. Times
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P.O. Bowen
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C. Murrell
Hos
Bowen Hospitals Board
Geo. Johnson
Qld
Australian Comports Fund
tHowen
Ann Merting
Australian Comforts Fund
School of Arte
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Champion
Ton
Shire OF
Wangaratta
Queen's Beach Esplanade
J.J. Chowley
Shire Hall
Lth
Mareh
Housewives
McCann Bros. Grocers
Herbert Sit
Stecka
Dazsigne
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Betzel
Gregory Street
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Alarel
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Aygilene Counsel
Ad Mra
Gotedon
Chey Chimlers
Edward Streel
Alisranak
Ted
Corbett
Coey Tell Cafe
Houe
George Bere
Agiply
Bowen Electric Authority
Lrening
Airlines of Australia
Cairns
Burns Philp & CO. Ltd
Aduila
Bartlus
U. Stlatunlow, ‘Lessee
Easter Book
Garige
Thringers Street
Aid
Stevie
Fen
Ebevy
Tivoli Cafe
G. Stephanos
W A. R. Harris
Mowell Street
International Anrvestor Cay
South British Insurance Coy
Cooper’yndlle
Yates Benda
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