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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1940

Page

2

Baby Show and Bazaars Set for April Fringes

Local notes report a baby show and bazaars planned for Friday April 19 at 8 pm. A reminder says Mate-Apell 11 will follow. Bowen Elders score in Townsville with a 6 mile open race where Toowong runners excelled, with Charles Dawson and Tan Tidgood among the fastest.

School of Arte Apell Banee Toowen Rilers Howe Kineber Budlay Charles Dawson Tan Tidgood Ray Aid Townsville

Bowen Camp begins fourteen day military training drill

The Bowen Camp begins a fourteen day encampment as 26 officers and troops arrive for training. Brigadier J C Crave, Major R F Morman and other officers join the camp with plans for military exercises and town reception. The advance party prepares barracks, water supply, and cooking areas while troops settle in near Bowen awaiting the full arrival of the battalion.

Tweaday Miowers Bowen Ce Anstrathn Qurene- Inn Oorsenaide Miowvern Serdennis Vega Walter Nike J.C. Crave R. F. Morman Murray North Thorris Nml Gilat Battathans N.C

The Baths and the Noted Performer at the Baths

A report on a prominent performer giving displays in the evenings at The Baths. Observers describe the sessions as well attended with lines and admiration for the talents shown by the artist.

Chen Dain Tawi San- Wey Mere

Anzac Day Observances Stir Public Memory

An unclear text fragment references Anzac Day and events in a city setting. Names and exact locations are not readable, but the piece hints at commemorations, marches or services and calls for reflection on past conflicts.

Bowen Estate Probate Notice From Towneville

The register reports the probate of Amy Wileorke Pielke of Bowen as widow decedent who died July 20. James Mink of Bowen is named as heir. Sworn at level and personal estate valued. Details of caretakers and next steps follow with public notices for the assembly and future actions.

Ue Spree Cort Mtr W. Bletinen Towneville Amy Wileorke Pielke Kite Bowen Apioeater James Mink Telly Perkonaley

Air Travel Notices From Fringent Regions

A garbled agency note details several arrivals and returns. Mrs Ctteye came from Taye ve, Billie Decel reached Bui Hels bane, J Me Stone arrived from Bock Hatin bey Chie Lae, and Mike Cooper returned after a trip to Toe Lit Tewarites Met. The text also mentions Moray, Vint lily quieenia, and Iran Yowasville Wdiey with unclear timing.

Tteye Moray Mise Billie Decel J. Me. Stone Bock Hatin Bey Mike Gti Cooper Stlison Toe Lit Tewarites Iran Yowasville Wdiey

Postage Rates to United Kingdom and Other Lands Updated

Postal rates list changes for destinations including Australia, New Zealand via France, United Kingdom via all sea route, and other British possessions. Rates for O.8.A. and foreign countries are specified with new fees.

Australis New Zealand United Kingdom France O.8 Foren United King

Retail Price List Full of Fixed Stationery Items

A scanned catalog of assorted goods with fixed retail prices. Items include hats, swimsuits, boots, shoes, and garments from brands like Jantzen. It lists quantities and various color or style descriptors, focusing on cataloging rather than sale details.

Silk Gil

Miss Dorlas Green shines at Easter S Q Eisteddfod in Townsville

Bowen artist Miss Dorlas Green, formerly a Yapui ne singer, earned top marks in the Easter S Q Eisteddfod at Townsville for Galloping Nome first grade and the Mexic Roprain Bale event, with praise for expressive voice and precise phrasing.

Dorlas Green Bowen Entertainments Townsville Miss Green Evan Wiljndhonter Abe Roprain Bale Rebolita Kisteodelfial A. J. Teuvel Mesera A. Am Bullemor- Reynolds FH. Reynolds Williams Street Ahi Major Myre Kratse Aretuel Willl Cauptain Mes Hits Som Coxhee Towna- Vite Bowen Nse T. Palwer Charters Towers Iria Routter Taghan D. Butler Tiswnaville Rower Mike Phyilia Crewe Ardmney J. Allande Pla Nolin Mhickay Dee Dollinging Lu Thewen Mra. G. Rh Bensted Hazel Maher Bower Billie Betzel

Local Weddings Spread Across Parishes Amid Easter Observances

Reports detail multiple weddings in the region with ceremonies led by Father Stevirt and at St Marys Church. Couples include Alfred Willan and Floren Theresa, and Jota Anderson wed to Edith Lawson. details note attendants, church locations, and times, reflecting a busy holiday weekend for area families.

St. Duaines Preshivterian Alfred Willan Jota Amderson Mirried Floren ‘Theresa Hirddhinghtar EL Diseber Hemes Toomerebaey

Cyclone Impacts Northern Coast Weather and Seas

The report notes a cyclone near the northern coast causing strong winds and high seas up to 11 feet, impacting the Townsville Megara visitors and the boating fraternity. Weather data show temperatures fluctuating with a gradual cool trend as the cyclone moved north-east near Willis Island and affected towns along its path.

Baater Wan Townsville Megara Halling Willis Taland Emet Cooktown Teninsula Gulf Wyndham

Proserpine Records Feet of Rain in Early Year Shortfall

A fragmented weather note records Proserpine receiving heavy rainfall exceeding ten inches, with a tally of fourteen points of rainfallery. The entry notes the year's start amid high precipitation and ongoing weather activity.

Proserpine Rudy

Prime Minister of New Zealand Bavage Reported Dead

Stop Press reports in Auckland indicate the Prime Minister Mr Bavage has died after a brief illness. The Taunton authorities confirm the death with no immediate details given. The dispatch notes wartime defence discussions and a lack of public reaction from authorities, while promoting a local comic mask exhibit at The Bowen Independent.

Auckland New Zealand Mr. Bavage

Weather Totals and Schedule Notes

A fragment lists counts for days of the week with figures 438 on Patits hist week and 265 on Sunday plus smaller numbers for Monday Wednesday and Thursday, followed by brief political mention.

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IR. Miller R. Miller & Co. General Merchants Georges St. Bowen Ada Swiss Davies E. J. Caine Powell Street Visita Proserpine J. M. Barry Bowen School of Arte G. W. Beresford Shibb Hall Darwen W. H. Darwen & Sons George Street North Queensland Heater World Service Australia Times N.C.O/8 Saowera Grand View Hotel T. N. McLean Whitsunday Passage Bowen Harbour Grand View Pacific Queensland Happy Bay Long Island Miriana Cannon Valley Te 'Tas Proseroduc Nelosling Eucom WITT Fuard Mirada Beaver Long Ilan Caenem Valley Deblands L. Darwen J. D. Withnall Et. P.O, Oo Bowen Estate AC Lhd Thursiay Taa Phi Ketan Satford Sol Fm Norsek Dal Queen's Beach Hotel William MacKay Mackay and Herberpon Mac’s By Sea W. Coomb-Ellis Doris Green N.Q. Eisteddfod Hustertine St. Aboes Ge Victor Frederick AL. Boulter Ivy May Oof Mor A. Thossiter Stevirt Alderron—Discher Bulleator Rey NO St Mary's Th Pam Bidney Wuillenie Eost Landi Eda Lawson Ley Rengest Amd Heynoalds Bowen, Tey Stewie Atfieltet Lly Lola St. Mary's Ta Macha Monulend Mire Dl UL Isacle Jolit Malay Miley Tully Sharulow Kew Bam Ratordiay St. James Presterian Church Groliutin Mr. An F. G. Shardlow Phyllis Wily Devuguber Mir Mire Wr Magee Akurada Bach Andes B. J. Magee Pty. Ltd THE House OF Values Rayward Queens Beach Saturdaay Suday Sagant Savage Taunton Tiesdays Thelin Poland Garay Bowen Independent
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