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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

2

May 4 events draw attendees from Tow arville and Cairns

In a fragmented report, May 4 gatherings mark several regional activities. Names such as Towarville, Melbourne, Cairns, and Townaville appear with attendees including Mr and Mrs, and multiple family groups. The note references a BeL BeL and a May 4 schedule with varied participants and locations.

Towarville Bel Geahaas Me J Mine Atrommas Himpore Hranbans Passa Hirandire Buglieh Wud Aten Witana Aramattu Melbourne Silene Mee Lube Hve Hodgkisson Child Atre King Paros W. Keeping J. Litt Stoaewe

City Council weighs road upgrade on Elbert Street

The council debates whether the road surface on Elbert Street, the main business artery, needs resurfacing. The engineer has the detail and the debate probes cost, labor, and the shift from patched methods to professional road construction and supervision.

Bowen Town Council Appoints Engineer to Improve Footpaths

The Bowen Town Council plans to hire an engineer to oversee municipal works and improve footpaths on Herbert Street. After years of disruption due to transport issues, the town hopes 1920 will be free of delays. Farmers report extensive planting aided by recent showers, with potatoes and tomatoes shipped south. Crop outlook is strong though late, and salt prices are expected to rise with quality produce.

Bowen Rellove Temuelvey Aimateur Eset Herbert Street Trasport

LOCAL & GENERAL THE TIVOLL. PAGES OF DREWING AND POLICE COURT REPORTS

Local notes cover theatre pictures advertising, weather impacts on Sunday crowds, and dredging work including Bowen arbour and dredge Clyveland with tug Aleck. Police Court records report McDonnell charged with opilawiky killing on 24 April, remanded to Friday with bail set. jewellery firm F E Shiels advertises latest wares and sporting pools.

Ibe Aloye Hatore RH Alva Bog Charlie Edward McDonnell Oplawiky Hone Bay Euare Nella John Haven Swine Davivy Tuntil Briday W. Hughey Luce Baba

Boxing Bristans at Bosdium Break Race and Skiff Trade

Fragmentary notes recount boxing bouts including Jane Calsutton challenge over three rounds and a pair of men named Broadhead and G Hi Smith. Shipping updates describe skiff Beryl purchased in Brisbane and bound for Bowen, with A W Schultz and N Wright building a skill craft. Local events mention a Tuesday meeting in town and a children’s event with a wombare group.

Sydney Bathday Atadium Pigear Jane Calsutton Marcatlon Challer Broadhead G. Hi Smith Brisbane Abe Bowen A. W. Schultz N. ‘Wright

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