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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
2
Publication detail notes printing by J Darwen for W H Darwen and Bona at The Bowen Independent Bowen Queensland. Public notice records the newspaper's imprint and address.
Fragmentary tide and lunar notes from May 1839 with values and dates unreadable in places. Entries mention heights and related observations for several coastal points and vessels.
A 14 year old girl, daughter of J O Keefe, was taken to hospital after cutting herself on broken glass resulting in lacerations and stitches. Arthur Toselter, 24, sustained a severed toe while fishing at Dek Creek, with the toe being amputated at the centre of the wound. he was also admitted to hospital for treatment.
Report recalls vandalism Sunday with a large stone moved to block the center of the road and a sign torn down. A tree cut and a fence damaged near the Soldiers Band event. suspicions point to a tall local group seen near Moy on Sunday.
The report describes irregular shipping activity including Ole Matakauo and others handling meat and water cargoes, dock crew shortages, and a series of sailings to Townxville Wyndham Townvite and Townerile. It notes discharges totaling hundreds of tons and continues with plans for export shipments and vessel movements.
The message discusses military reserve planning and paperwork, noting a crisis moment and the need for forms and tests. It mentions ex-ALF members, the Bowen Digger, and pending security actions, with emphasis on timely processing and reader updates.
A chaotic report outlines clashes over preferential voting and Labor abolition of the system. References to AJP figures and opposition from Mr Hanlon and Mr Hoebbner frame a broader party split during the campaign.
James Henry Doolan longtime Queensland rail employee and community figure dies at age 70 after a long career spanning Kak, Esk, Bowen, Townsville and Richmond. He served as station master and clerk, devoted to his family and hospital work, leaving a large survivor group and many friends. His funeral drew a wide attendance and dignitaries from the railway and local community.
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