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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
7
The Commonwealth delegation has sent a strong letter to the British Government over the deadlock on meat import restrictions. It states no useful purpose is served by delaying the discussion and fears Britain’s stance could lead to an agreement without proper consideration.
Davis Cup action in London sees Australia name Medirath and Wolnt for singles and doubles after Crawford and Turnbull were dropped. New Zealand relies on Andrew ini Sted and Stedman Mubkey as doubles partners while Norman Brookes laments selection delays but praises Gulst's doubles and team form.
Latent labor unrest along the Pacific coast risks paralyzing shipping as a general strike planned for the weekend threatens to halt operations. President Roosevelt appointed a labor mediation board to seek a settlement with twenty six unions representing about FG M workers. Five unions engaged in talks while tankers face crew and stoppage pressures, with tensions rising as nonunion crews continue operations.
A 1930s film program features Sloth the Magnificent a grand epic set in the Arctic with Freder ick Mirreli Mirlnn Dopkne George Tratt and Wel en Miele two social sophisticates explore love with two slum youths plus Metrotone Sewsreel Trav loge a two part comedy at the Tivol Theatre on Saturday May 18th also screening The Man They Could Not Hang a sensational feature headlining the night with supporting films chosen for wide appeal.
The text records telegrams of political wishes for the Stile Election and lists social and theatre events at Tivoli and Thrall Theatre. It mentions plans, dances, cinema shorts, and forthcoming performances including The Woman and My Song For You, with references to local attendees and organizers.
A long list of Bowen residents and visitors fills reports from Townsville and surrounding areas. Miss Ethel Lowcock, Mrs. C. Calling, Miss May Lewis and many others are noted traveling, visiting, or returning home from weekends or holidays. Several Bowen locals, including Mr. and Mrs. J. Howey and Mr. Alan Crocker, are mentioned in town or hotel sightings with upcoming or recent departures to Charter Towers, Brisbane, or Milkwinnl. Mrs. Reynoldsky recovers after an operation at Lister Hospital.
Mr Sidgeway observes geology at the North Australis and inspects the Bief day Gift moe while Mr Tabell opens Heidelberg in town. Harbour Board meeting planned for Townsvire with Mr L A R Watson among attendees. Numerous locals and visitors listed at Clo Motel and hotel Dentran. Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hucking Cough mentioned.
Readers review a letter from Bowen Independent urging support for the Country National Party in the Queensland elections. It argues Labour’s record is lacking and favors motherhood endowment and wage relief proposals while opposing socialism. The note cites a public meeting with Mr Hynes and corrects a theatre report misquoting Labor stance.
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