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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
2
A local notice announces a Holy Communion and Easter program at the School of Arts BABY BHOW ANH BAZAAIL venue. Events include stalls and dips with a baby show to follow after 8 pm. The program begins Friday April 19 at 3 pm with a later reception.
The Bowen Bennet of the Australianaforta Fund lead a drive at the Behoo of Arts on Fri March. The event promotes age quality and community support as preparations begin for the showcase.
An old social in a church setting celebrated three forthcoming marriages of Mary Aud members Pischua Dootan and Heynohis Not Viuler Oeldyell. The event featured singing, dancing, and gifts. Rev Father Stewart presented a gift to the brides and a dainty supper followed. The evening closed with further songs and a playful finale.
A garbled report recalls a voyage with crew members to the port in Wu and a later departure from Sydney. The piece mentions a person named George disapproval and a plan to visit Bowen, with wartime disruption affecting travel and leave.
Social column notes Mr lx Lawyer and Senter find Mors Ueuper Ae present vialting Bowen. Culoel Head and Major Sharpe arrived from Bouty during the week on a visit to Miowwors.
Air travelers listed include Mr Hawohy Jones arriving from Mackay on Monday’s Slinson. Inspector J Mtowbray of ACTOS homes arrived from Cals by Thursday morning. Captain FF Hussey, Staff Officer, arrived from Trishiine on Thursday by the Leper. AL FL MeBarinnett headed to Brisbane by the Lepern this meridian.
A garbled weather note reports a cloudy sky and rising warmth. Forecaster hints at possible showers or lingering humidity with a high around 82 and a low near 58. The text is distorted but suggests mild temperatures and unsettled conditions.
A man from Proserpine was badly injured near B40 on Wednesday when struck by a lump while riding a vehicle. He received initial care at Miowern and was later transferred to Kenedy Hospital where he recovered.
The Tewen Golf Club advertises the 1041 season opening on Saturday afternoon at the Club Tonge. AML Interested will be welcome. A feature of the afternoon includes a social and questions from visitors and guests.
The match featured Ives team at Nome Hill Tuesday, with player highlights from Bull Barnes and J Cheswyn. Key feats included Barnes hitting sixes and fours, and O’Reilly’s catching while the bowling of Tatlen and a string of dismissals shaped the innings.
Local property transfer announces Mrs WL McKay sells a hotel to Mr Pathn Hevnelia of Mackay. New owner to take over on Tuesday next.
The Industrial Court refused to raise the current Early Wage of 14/4 to 2/5 for females despite AW.L. and Combined Trios proposals. The judgment notes only slight improvement since 1938, cites July 1939 hearing figures, and concludes no anticipated rise in living costs or demand justifies a higher base wage. Queensland basic wage remains highest in the Commonwealth.
The court heard multiple default judgments and deliveries of tools and goods. Cases include defaulters for installments and costs, with sums noted such as £11 4s 8d and £6 19s 9d, and judgments by default for plaintiffs and costs.
The Bowen Camp opens April with six hundred officers and 10 687 Mieror live training under staff. A recreation room for the Tyerisht Tall will be officially named on April 15 as Major Bini and Assistant Veigade Mujor, with Paris Bate Colldene representatives, attend. Visitors for the Sand Troop Wave depart, and weekend fares set with round trips and public fares. The new Friday night program features acts by Harry Revnwr Bebe Scott and Jin Pondietom, aiming to entertain all troops.
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