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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

2

In memoriam Stanfield death notice and service details

In memory of our father Von Henry Stanfield who died May 11 1997 God’s gift of remembrance. Wife Jane Stanfield and family publish notices for Holy Trinity Church of England services May 12 Whitsunday Holy Communion 1 nan children’s Anchorist at St John’s Don Delra and Pan’s Burt Creek service times include May 10 140.

Ton Holy Communion Tay You Eyvenvong St. John's Don Delra Pan Burt Creek Pam

Local and General Correction on Valad Contingent Entertainment

The notice reports that members of the VLAD entertained convalescent soldiers at Queen Beach on Sunday. It states the engagement occurred on Monday and denies any large scale effort or demonstration connected to the event.

Tiwoe VLAD Ueene Beach

Afternoon At Haverstock ACF Fundraiser

The Australian Comforts Fund event at Haverstock Croquet Club raised £10 11s 0d from a Friday afternoon gathering in Ard May. About 160 attendees enjoyed bridge croquet lawn and writing contests with prizes and a fellowship stall aiding the fundraising effort.

Australian Comforts Fund Haverstock Comforta Fund

Land notes from Queensland producer May issue

The Rowen Branch office at the wide Rowen hip plug centre boosted trade with a strong three month period ending March. Sales rose 0 percent from the same period last year. The manager cited heavy rain and drought in February and April harming tobacco plantings and pineapple crops were also affected to a lesser extent.

Queensland Wid Rowen Balea

Labour Roll Call At City Offices

A roll call was held today to select laborers for the highway department and a separate session will name men to be employed as ballast workers by the tramways department. The events focus on staffing and employment in municipal services.

Hilhyny Department Trallhway Department

Mothers Day Gift Idea at River Bind Cafe

A readable snippet suggests Mother’s Day gifts featuring beautifully designed chocolate boxes from River Bind Cafe. The piece notes affordable prices and a broad dessert array to attract shoppers seeking a thoughtful treat.

Rive Bind Cafe Convines

Social News from Bowen and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs G Parsons return after nine weeks holiday in Sydney. J Z Crowley Shire Clerk visits Brisbane. Weir Anderson returns from Redbank. Wave discharged from the ADF. Miowera invited to lunch on a farm where he boasted of two fowls. A farmer quips about a proud bird and two bones in the army. Mackay footballer Bimba White, an international Rugby Union player, joins the Air Force. previously part of the Wallabies tour of Africa in 1980 and New Zealand with TS Mares Australian side. Les Dorwant leaves Sunday for Brisbane to join the AAP, farewelled by fellow teachers. Done Edwierle visited Townsville and enlisted in the RA. Mrs G Hall and Allan Tochieim holidaying in Bowen. Miss Toyce Jeffries of Townsville holidaying in Bowen. E W Ashworth returns from Sydney to holiday in Been. active Air Force WAAAF worker, guest of Mr and Mrs H W Rodgers. Mr and Mrs J C Hole accompany her.

G. Parsons Rydney J. Z. Crowley Brisbane Weir Anderson Redbank Wave Zod Adf Wile Mackay Bimba" White Air Force Willabies Africa Aler Rove Larter New Zealand TS Mares Les Dorwant Bride AAP Done Edwierle Towneville G. Hall Alin Tochieim Bowen Toyce Jeffries Townsville

Tragic Death of Emily Greeihulch at Kennedy Hospital

Emily Greeihulch died at Kennedy Hospital at age one. She was not linked to the Bowen family but was greatly loved by those who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Church of England at 4 pm on Thursday with Reverend Stephens officiating at the graveside.

Kennedy Hospital Emily Greeihulch Bowen Church of England Stephens Perfort Jes Burton Mmeli Amereto Teich Te Tod Burke Bern Lewaught Snternig Jneumonia Tewis Foxyphtal Nora Audeysnn Merlin Tae Amalie

Weather notes show mild days with minor rain clouds

The report describes several pleasant days with cool temperatures and mostly dry weather. A few rain clouds are noted but no significant precipitation. Temperatures reach a high near 80 and a low near 60, with Friday's forecast around 78 and similar ranges.

Air Traffic Report With Mixed Destination Notes

Fragmentary notes describe arrivals and departures on Thursday and Friday. Names and places are garbled but reference Townsville Townsville Atlasen Bris and Sielaaian. The fragmentary text hints at multiple travelers and unspecified schedules.

Liewolch Townsville Wharlow Lefe Mafone Atlasen

Large Shark Sighting Near Shallow Beach

A reporter describes a large shark cruising in water only three feet deep off a beach on Thursday. Local resident Mr THM Walding aided by setting a line and net, anchoring it just clear of the water to trap the shark as witnesses watched the creature approach the trap.

Keen Wugler Thm Walding

Opening of Football Season in North Queensland

Opening of the UHH season signals public access next Sunday. Feeney and Nelson are praised as top North Queensland centres, with Tlerbertson, Tait, and Riley noted for speed. Forwards include Binwen, Mocking, Skinner, and Rober in a strong lineup. Admission is for men and for women and soldiers.

Lesa Phon North Queensland Feeney Nelson Tlerbertson Tait Riley Binwen Skinner Rober

Ground Theatre Delays Opening for New Film Arrival

The Grand Theatre will not open tonight due to a late arrival of films. Trouble Brewing and Fire Come Back are announced for tomorrow and Saturday, with Trouble Brewing shown at the matinee tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Theatre.

Stop Press Collinelsville Men Return for Site Work

Sparse OCR note reports Collinellisville men returning to a site for work today. Details are unclear due to damaged text but mentions mine and electrical work and a report from a “MD” or medical doctor.

Coudaeville

Air services disrupted as defence dept reallocates airframes

War effects hit interstate air travel with Defence Department taking over big Douglas aircraft. Airlines lose 60 percent passenger load between Sydney and Tanis Town as two new machines are scarce. Defence plans to expand air training and may enlarge facilities, prompting local council debates over site.

Defence Devaurtmient Oper- Air Anhettine Hinalber Defence Adriines Ate Ionia Stinson Tristan Sydney Annie Severdi Sydney Sorgloen Ametras Wwe Defence Department Department Redhon Queenshied Dongha Oblin Bowey Rewen

Rubber stamps offered by Smith and Son Brisbane firm

The Bowen Independent notes that agents for Smith and Son of Brisbane supply rubber stamps of all kinds to customers at Belbowie price level, with Glwewen tooling aiding production.

Smith & Son Brisbane Belkbowe Glwewen Bowen

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