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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1939
Page
2
Wil ski Hears Kiamuell departed this life on May 11. 1047. He was associated with bovine dairy operations and had ties to the community. The document notes genealogical and historical references from MLAY 1838 records and mentions em. height p.m. hoighe a4 TL 40 54 tong ot WW High Tang RATAN PLELA.
Mrs Perkins and partners lead opening day rounds as the season begins amid breezy conditions. G A Guy and Mrs Torkina win the mixed foursomes, while Miss Tart and partners post top scores. Local interest centers on Perkins steady form and celebratory notes from I J Brown of Meath Woolly Ltd in Brisbane.
The Hospitals board held a unusually quiet Thursday session with one dissent on minutes. It approved overtime pay for Nurse Madge Gralton and planned electricity supply upgrades at Collineas ville Hospital. Outpatient hours at Kennedy Hospital shift from June, and private patient charges are set to cover treatments. Tenders were left to a subcommittee and Crockery supplier Horns Chilp & Co. won the bid for crockery. The board anticipates no major year-end reversal but expects next year’s budget to tighten.
Messrs Reg Curvelih Efex Burt and Fred Goldup travel along the coast to Tesene vo with Mr dack Frisch while Mr and Mrs T Byers visit from Proserpine. A Bowe attends the Tarlane Board and Hospital Board meeting representing Proserpine. Worthington represents Proserpine at the Hospital Board meeting. Various local residents and visitors attend hospital, shire council meetings and Club Alotel events. Jim Davidson praised Douglas Lirouyn and Oxie Migeel for a Grand performance on May 12th.
Weather notes describe a mild period with a south east breeze and temperatures around mid teens. The fragment mentions seven weekers and rough numeric values but lacks complete specifics for exact dates or locations.
Fragmented notes recount a Breeotive meeting at the Bewen Tighe Lege with payouts for premierships and cups. President T Donohoe moved to withhold funding while the executive aims to confirm standings and support amid a tense atmosphere. Next Sunday’s game drew strong spectator interest.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention air raid precautions and a times record linked to a unit or event. It lists several names and scattered phrases about tensions and assignments, but the text is largely garbled and incomplete.
On Monday afternoon in Herbert Street a football player named Fret Walker Wild was struck by a vehicle and suffered a severe haemorrhage from the right ear. Emergency services arrived and he was taken to hospital in critical condition with a concussion and suspected internal injuries.
Community music lovers are promised a Friday night concert at Grind Theatre featuring a varied program of classical and popular numbers. Saxophone soloist Doug Las Trey, with Mrs Sew, will perform Supplcation, while Miss Dorks Greeny, Mr Doe Ganman, and Mira Coral Coltsel provide notable renditions and piano technique.
A stream of travelers queued through the airport terminals with names and destinies noted. Notable arrivals include Mr It Tall an architect, Mr 8 7 Griffvine from Cairns, Alves Lilley and FP Collinsville from Siidmey, and Miss Mex from Townsville en route to the Waterside Conference tonight.
A quiet wedding was sent to Sacret Hert Church on April 26 at 7 pm. Miss Lynda Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Vivien John and the late Mire, wed Mr. Ploet. The service featured a line of white georgette and floral adornments, with bridesmaid Neil wearing a pale gown. A reception followed at the couple's home with Kelly’s IC R & stands cited.
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