28 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1941
Page
1
Cryptic note lists items like firewood, fence pots, rubble and blocks with a humorous UIDGEA of TRON BAM BOOUIES at POSTS. It promises Versunial attention and prompt service to all orders.
The Bowen Independent covers the March 28 1941 state elections with discussion of Labour and Liberal votes. Analysts weigh Labour fortifications against Country Party influence as forecasts vary and pundits note potential shifts in leadership and seat totals across the contest.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various days and times with scattered abbreviations, dozen short items, and incomplete place names. The readable bits mention Friday and Saturday times, mornings and evenings, and references to local units or stations without coherent context. No clear event, person, or organization is determined from the fragment.
A fragmented notice reports a fund event headed by Gente Folly and a group called AUC Treen near WML on 07. The garbled text mentions a 2801 marker and neon hints at a rally or gathering. Names and place are unclear due to OCR damage.
Public notice announces Bowen PA and M Redoem annual show admissions and exhibitor requirements. It references a £1/1 donation, district sections 13 14 15, and a three day militia training period with Townsville Show Committee planning a three day event this year, including venue and schedule details.
Personal note reports Miss 7 Togen arriving tonight as a guest of Mel and Mrs. B Toon. The piece recounts military and air force mentions, plus a parade of officers and residents, with scattered references to travel and wartime events.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a proposed wage alteration at Hew Basie Wome with a margin of 4/10 and references to Mundy and Althea. The snippet hints at tax developments and ongoing wage discussions but lacks clear dates, places, or full names to establish definite actions or outcomes.
Woulfe and Son Tailors pursue DVIS over disputed design claims in a case involving Ion and partners. The matter centers on alleged infringement and sought remedies from the court.
Fragmented notes describe a day with a few light showers and variable skies. Thermometer readings show March highs around 90 and lows near 70 with some misty or overcast conditions. The text contains many garbled phrases and names, complicating precise details.
A worker at Anderwon's Fromadug Works was injured Thursday morning when a forklift toppled, receiving a lacerated elbow and minor injuries. An ambulance arrived at 11:10 and transported him to hospital for treatment. Nearby, a second incident at the Centre involved a man named McColl, who suffered a wetlate burn to his foot and was also taken to hospital for care.
The Bowen Independent reports on new naval telegram rules to limit personal messages to close kin or trusted friends, excluding birthday greetings and affectionate notes. Officials say the policy aims to speed wartime communications and ensure delivery reliability.
Transcribed fragment describes agricultural activities and family mentions in a rural locality. Mentions May Day events, unspecified garden plots, plant care, and a reference to a person named Avis Fahy. Contains numerous garbled OCR errors and unclear locations or dates.
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