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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
2
The Bowen Independent lists Sunday services across multiple faiths including Holy Trinity Reverend Rewen and St James Presbyterian Church with Rev A Askow. It notes The Salvation Army offerings on May 7 and various meeting times, plus community notices and a brief Overseas Intelligence disclaimer from The Times.
At the Labor party conference in Canberra, Queensland's All Rain Precautions minister KM Hanlon said residents urged him to prepare for total destruction of property in Northern Australia in case of attack. He noted the Queensland Government sought Commonwealth aid but replies showed the expense was not justified and there were no anti aircraft units in Greeneland.
Observers missed the near total eclipse as the sky stayed clear and normal. Early Thursday brought a cool, tranquil night with pale moonlight and calm temperatures, unlike previous months. Prices noted: Thursday two dollars and two cents.
The Bowen lis torah Agricultural and Mining Assn plans the annual show with major innovations. A 70th landscape display and a new ale feature are among the highlighted events. Contractors were sought to light up the program, while attempts to secure TV coverage proved costly. The committee aims to elevate the show with American cultural undertakings and energetic progress.
On April 15 at St Josephs Presbytery Atherton Malinda Aime Cashin second daughter of Henry Cashin and the late Mrs Cashin Bowen wed Robert Jaeck second son of Mr and Mrs W J Young Malinda wore a travelling frock and veiled hat. Rev Father Doyle officiated. Bridesmaids Sylvia Gordon Joao Cosh and others attended. Best men CG Young and Mr Duck Cashin. The groom’s parents hosted a wedding breakfast at the home of the bridegroom’s parents with guests including Mrs Jaimond Mrs W Powell Mrs Geo Motenl and others from Bowen Cairns Gordonvale and Cairns.
Seventy packages of iron lung respirators arrived in Reishee from London this weekend for use in the Brisbine General Hospital and Mater Misericordordine Phat Hospital and other regional institutions. The equipment will aid care at the Bowen and surrounding county facilities.
Hoy, AL Ashoe travels to Brisbane for the annual State Assembly Conference. Rev. Joly Fivan attends the conference with the Talami firm in the Commonwealth Mawleritoreleet. Loyal Bowen Lodge hosts a Wednesday party with notable visitors from Tinvnsville, including Bre, Cornish, Grand Master for Qmetuploud, and other officers. A reception followed, with praise for the town and a glimpse of the upcoming Clive of England Tet event and debut dates. Tickets for the event available from Sulit lin, pemretirion, Milks Trotaki, and Mr Pek Tagnn.
Recruits and cadets rallied for a militia muster with twenty leaders and a core of men showing strength. Officials hailed their spirit as promising, while observers noted the gathering would bolster defense without public solicitations or external incentives.
Fragmented local items mention a record event on an unspecified date with names including Noel W Flenn and M. Bikes. Other details are garbled but indicate community notices and people such as Mr Lita wore and Th Burgess.
A damaged OCR style note cites a magistrate’s court scene with fragmented names and actions, mentioning a person named Dewser and a list of unclear items including typewriter ribbons and references to a Rowen Independent. The text is garbled and presents no coherent event details.
Verberry leaves for the Northern Annual Hare Meeting with trainer Kenny Wilpeapaced aiming for the Bowen Cup. The horse shows improved health and potential as Beere envisions a strong bid, with Fred offering best wishes for success.
The notice lists fruit consignments by rail to Sydney and back, detailing pineapples, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, and pears with quantities and totals. It records delivery days Tuesday and Friday, committees, and prices in old currency, noting consignments to Sydney and local shipments with several specific items and carriers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dance and party novelty section with items listed as biggest and various varieties. The readable bits mention North region items, Bev aur Vist, and a price mention, all conveying a trade display tone without clear names or dates.
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