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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads cryptic phrases mentioning a date near Mya 9 10 and names like Doge Aber and Mb Forgan with references to family and life. Unclear events but suggests a personal obituary or notice with scattered proper nouns and a closing line about unity and daughter.
A garbled report from Westersdey East outlines court actions and a price list, alongside municipal notices and weather briefings. The item references a drink driving case, a protest meeting, railway postings, and a magistrate’s session, with scattered names and local concerns amid a stormy Proserpine rainfall update.
A damaged clipping shows an advertisement for fishing lures described in garbled terms, promising top spinner gear with various models and features. It also includes a memorial note for Mrs Turkinton of Bowen, aged 74, who died Thursday evening at Kennedy Street residence after years of ill health. Funeral took place Friday at 4 pm with Rev Rywer officiating.
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