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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
3
The notice advertises best and most reliable M C bicycle guaranteed with Fre exclusively at Martin & Oogle. It also mentions Magers on 2/11 and Frigkem selling Marshall Aboes for men with affordable sales in town, promising money-saving options at The Bowen Independent.
Bowen Chamber of Commerce submits resolutions for the Twelfth Annual Conference at Townsville. They urge retrenchment in salaries, review of local authority debts, supervision of unemployment relief, creation of a second legislative chamber, railways under Bal Grant, and reform of unemployment placement rules. Additional points call for tobacco land use, land tax abolition, jury act amendments, and better promotion of conference resolutions. Bowen delegates are C. M. Trower and A. J. Hall-Scott. Have your shoes repaired at Boulter's.
The Anglian Church Army arrives by Hobson's Bay liner to Arishune led by Captain 7.8 Cowlrd, with Captain W. Deare. They will be joined by other members to coordinate missionary work and aid mankind, following a visit to Australia that spurred plans for an Australasian Army unit.
Meeting notes from the Bowen Q A T B Branch show minutes confirmed with motions on inward correspondence, letters of introduction, resignations of Woods and Hood, and references for past service. Discussions cover costs for a room, uniform bearing, Home Nursing intake, and a request to contact Captain Pike for a ruling.
Football notes list Bowen squad selections for a forthcoming match against Proserpine on Sunday. The document names players across H team and E team, with captains and emergent substitutes, plus junior and reserve lines.
Gloaming owned by Mr D Green wood died Friday at Christ church New Zealand after a stormy illness following a cold. He won Chelmsford Stakes Rand wick and many major races including AWLC Derby and more. The outstanding Australian horse had a remarkable record of 17 wins from 07 races and was bred in Australia before racing in New Zealand.
A broad reward list is issued for information leading to the committal or conviction of persons involved in killings and thefts. Names of several firms, pastoral companies, and individuals across various towns are named, with rewards and addresses noted along with envelope prices advertised by The Bowen Independent office.
Mrs EUOT'T and Mrs Delmey list silk imitation fabric by yard with cotton material priced per yard. Extra charges apply for preparation. Items may be left at Smiths Newsagency Herbert Street with Broad attachment for delivery.
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