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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

6

Perilous River Crossing Near Callinsville and Rescue

A worn, handwriting style record describes a treacherous crossing of Pelican Creek near Callinsville. A damaged truck, failed rope rigging, and improvised repairs followed by collaborative rescue efforts by A Hutt, J Reale, Pord Han, and others, enabling passage and return to the Bowen Diver. The narrative covers gear failures, engine trouble, and the arduous effort to move vehicles across a flooded waterway with rope and mechanical assistance.

Calan Cert Aig Collinesville Cobllaisville Berry Callinsville Pales Paterie Cope Brenacht Thornycroft Hans Ape Mesers A. Hutt J. Reale Pordhan Terry Corl Creel Erin Bowen Vlas Rome Tom Tree Gully Ales Elie Abel Seonier Abevets Miertin Martha Orbyer Moe Martin Jo Weliig Sormnan Uwir Bern Messra

New Mail Closing Timetable

Railway timetable outlines new mail closing times for several towns and stations including Ayr Townsville Cairns Bowen Proserpine Mackay Rockhampton Brisbane Sydney and Townsville. Details specify daily and weekly close times for regular and registered mails with variations by station and service start.

Ftridgemenite Ho Tlorraday Yo Burdekin Tiver Ayr Sinilay Proserpine Mackay Rockfempton Brisbane Sydney Mafia Lote Fee Box Sandis Longford Creek Siekbattereton Ebromilaberg Hiishome Swiloey Melbourne Keister Towneville Saul Chris Hou Mumia Bandar Imal Thanx Batwrekiy Phan Hespateh Migoore Revelvedl North Mowley Sand

Rubber Stamps Suppliers Promote Brisbane Prices

An advertisement from Smith & Son Brisbane touts rubber stamps across all classes, offering Brisbane prices and prompt supply. The note mixes local business appeal with fragmented travel and road disruption details, mentioning crossings and weathered routes affecting delivery and daily life in the Bowen area.

Smith & Son Brisbane Bowen

New Post Office Planned for Collingsville Area

From our correspondent local residents await a new post office to be erected on a Pelican Street site set aside since the wartime survey. The project promises a more modern building, though less convenient for those in the business district. Community news reports hospital relief work, visits, and local events including a successful crochet session at Angrae Hall and a mining virtues concert with band performances and several prize winners.

Pelican Street Leaal Bilding

On the Land Mir Then ex writes from Sidiev

The Sviney Brooch of the Committees of Dolrection expresses regret and sorrow for the sever hardship experienced in the Rowe-efik during a recent oexelonie diatortance. They convey concern for growers they know personally and hope their duties will be fulfilled.

Mir Sidiev Dolrection

Blood Poisons Removed Auk Frat System of Aucem

A fragmentary notice claims poisons or unhealthy substances were removed from a system, promising relief for men, women, and children. It advertises a free booklet from Ityun & Girven in Rowen and urges readers to request it.

Maria Ityun &Girven Rowen

Tvance A Party Novelty Tale

An odd item notes a novelty party with unusual items and a humorous tone. The fragment mentions variety and enema in a flat setting, with hints of affordable pieces and a casual, cheeky style suggestive of a light social note.

Bowen Buves Run to Beaches Sundays from the Post Office

The Bowen Buves schedule weekly runs to Beaches Sundays departing the Post Office at 10 a.m. The route covers 230 pan and 8 in, with details to follow.

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