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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
2
A garbled overview notes concerns over taxation, wartime mobilization, and international alignments involving the United States. It references the League of Peace, President’s policy signals, and midwestern and western territories amid global conflict, with mentions of notable figures and parties shaping the era’s political landscape.
Douglas Drouyn and Dojugle Diooyri with Oeste Mewel visit the Geni Theatre on Friday May 12 for a program of popular and swing music. They perform with a supporting cast including Mrs Belle New and Ms Jess Meron among others, with proceeds for the Salting Club. Also note ME... Clearing Big New Stock of Drapery and Shoes sale from April 24 to May 25 at MERETANS.
At the Mackay Harbour Board annual meeting reports show the Northern breakwater 1021 feet out of 1185 feet, and the Southern breakwater 1000 feet out of 1185 feet. The entire infostructure charge includes the Hornibrooke Ltd funded main trench with 200000 pounds cost nearly finished. Dredge Morweng active after a ship overhaul in Brisbane. Rail line to harbour gates completed and storage sheds rising by day labor. Total Outer Harbour spending reaches 600485 pounds. Fleetwing Cycle promotion noted by local retailer.
The public is reminded of another big meeting for the Blue Bird Gap on Saturday May 1th. The Cup may go off for keeps. Previous winners include W Parker's Full Crz Reg Le an's Rose Arden G Russell's Phoenix Furs and A G L Hoosen's Amly Burn. Amly Burn is greatly improved and a strong contestant. Many other brilliant dogs will race. more details to follow.
Delegates from Collinsville and nearby unions met with Mr Foley and agreed to return to work under terms already in place while further details are clarified. Conway will attend Brisbane meetings with union leaders to finalize a practical arrangement. Miners will resume work on Tuesday amid cautious optimism and pending formal acceptance.
Ernest Borratto, a North Chreens cinecutter returning from the International Brigade, predicts the Spanish fascist regime will fall within two years with a European war likely accelerating revolution if Franco aids Germany and Italy. He plans to unify anti fascist Italians in Australia to defend democracy.
The document lists admission prices for Gent and members of the public with special rates for ladies and children over seven, effective after May 1, 1880. It includes a formal notice from W. Atkmnagn and a sincere thanks to those who supported H.W. Rodgers in municipal elections, promising to serve all townspeople.
Two Thousand Guineas at the netth season featured Palway and Fatestone in a tight finish. Ble Deter, from Admirial's Wilk line, sent by Palrway-Finey Free, led early with 22 tal Lee as a challenge before Fatestone faded.
Ron Richarde faces Ossie Stewart at Sydney Stadium on May 11. Fred Henneberry travels from Nark Noida to Mingland for a series of matches and hopes to meet Richards. If Henneberry wins his England bout, he could duel British champion Jock Weavay. Tommy Farr meets Garry Clink in Cardiff May 17. Tim Perrier withdraws from the Australian Open Golf Championship this year. He will focus on Australian vote clamplouschins.
Inquiries by the RAL Hemold show hot cross buns remain popular in Sydney but sales decline over generations. A veteran baker with over 50 years’ trade argues fifty years ago all households observed Good Friday food restrictions, shaping current demand and stricter practices.
Seidiey tm Hiroe and ell Lentorr tivods are cited as improving performance in the market. The report highlights stronger gains and a better outlook for BOUL THEH'S shares, noting steady buying and analyst optimism amid ongoing trading activity.
An unclear report describes Gounell and Taper Micnaielil, once infusion agents at Newfeu Mojesty Ltd, receiving about £124,000 after a collision near Laverel and Tingle Mulberry in February. Mentions Jaret Owen, a runoff, and an air truck owned in Conmel amid a damaged scene.
Postal notice lists rates for overseas mail to Australia and New Zealand via France and all-sea routes. Includes British Possessions and United States rates with 2d and 8d figures. Indicates different charges to the United Kingdom and other foreign countries.
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