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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a 1949 page shows scattered numbers and times likely tied to a schedule or timetable. Names and contexts are unclear, with disjointed months and digits interspersed among garbled words. The readable data suggests a historical clock of events but lacks coherent narrative.
The bulletin lists church services at St James parish and Holy Trinity Bowen with plans for a Triumphal Commemoration after evening prayers. April events include services on the 1st and a Sunday table of activities. Lt Col Richards and Major Hock assist in the planning of parish gatherings and announcements.
In a Friday update the High Court by a majority judgment declares EL ML Hanlon elected as a Queensland Parliament member. Webb’s appeal is refused and leave to appear is denied. Chief Justice presided. costs to be argued later. Rome note reports Hignor Muterolini to speak at Reguia tomorrow and expects to answer Daladier.
Reports from Berlin London and Warsaw indicate Prime Minister Chamberlain will address the House of Commons with a key declaration. The cabinet met twice to review continental dispatches as tensions rise over Poland Germany and annexation fears.
The report notes Heaven Hachour at Rewatta time with Master Wo in a fleet of racing skiffs on Waters. It lists numerous boats including Phantom Rhythm Miss June Ex cise Ate Gee Whines Juniors Rona Swing Trump Firefly Rover Witchcraft and others, with Cairns 160 skiffs Mercury Frog Too Marina UMA and Valoretta among entries.
The Bowen Independent reports a popular entertainment program at Queen's Tea and Singers with Hayward's outfits to attract residents and visitors. Tickets priced for the event benefit Miss Ivy Doth and Miss Flynn while Bevel Guartette and Abr Cella are listed in the lineup for a Sunday presentation.
The article reports a burglary at the premises of T. Ler where groceries tableware and other items were taken. Richard Princely Bree, a laborer, faced charges for stealing sugar jars bottles jelly crystals and other goods. He pleaded not guilty and was convicted with restitution and imprisonment as penalties.
The obituary notes the death of Glenville Massy at 76 in Brisbane after a life rooted in Rokeby 200 miles north of Cooktown. Born Guidaway NSW he joined brothers Charles and Henry and later formed the Rokeby pastoral station. He managed business ventures at Torres Strait and Emu Plung and Rokeby before retirement. Survived by his daughter Glenville and son-in-law Perkins, and sister in Sey Bonth Whles. mourned by friends with heartfelt sympathy.
The Salvation Army announces Colonel Rdehards as the new Territorial Your Peoples Secretary. A concert by visitor Rigel Concertine is planned with public attendance encouraged and mentions of April dates and ongoing meetings. The write up emphasizes the event as a real treat for all attendees and highlights the colonel's prominence in the field.
Bowen Easter Regatta report notes reknowledge at Eis z 4 Bowen Weink and Co. Amount £78.17 ih referenced in the record.
Mev A Z Newman, a representative, left Ty this morning for Brisbane. Arrangements have been made to depart Brisbane via intermediate ports at 8 o clock a.m. on Friday Good Friday. The service adds to the Belson accommodation already fully booked. A small number of senate deft on the Key machine was noted. If you wish to meet this service there is a fee for services.
A diary style notice reports a labour roll call held at 2.50 pm facing Domreied tetimien fucifier Ter eiployment to the Town Capel. Registration from 1 die peer to 28th February highlights healthy foods for summer and economical cooling with a tagline for KRELLY'S ICH.
The report notes mainly cool weather with two showers and a likely gradual warming into the weekend. Expect some unsettled conditions midweek with temperatures rising into the mid seventies by Thursday and Friday.
In a discussion led by Mr. Wo Muurtems, MILI, officials investigate livertiner landings and potential teleevents. The only landing observed is at Towneville while recommendations include setting limits on multigovernment parachutes and noting Mackay and Innisfail as key sites. Authorities push for weather-based evaluations and a formal inquiry to explain aviation safety and labor impacts.
Slater J. Moreen reports for the month, detailing daily attendance figures and averages. Registrar notes and follow up steps are mentioned though the text is garbled, leaving several lines unread and unclear.
Funeral services were held for Stud 0 Wehaidi who died twenty top tories after her sister’s wedding to Mr. J Fraga of Killylegs. The bereaved family noted a secret about the ceremony and the doctor ordered the rites to be performed on April 5.
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