A Present for Mother at the Alch Bird Cafe
For Mothers Day this Sunday visit the Alch Bird Cafe and choose from a fine array of Mothers Day chocolates. Prices to suit all pockets.
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Alch Bird Cafe
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
5
Golden Cask et Blue Bird Cafe Docket Chaos
Golden Casket Blue Bird Cafe entries list numerous prize numbers and recipients. Names such as B Fortmer and J Nellgon appear among a long stream of individuals allocated or connected to various prizes and ships, with scattered locations and entities like Fishermen's Syndicate.
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L. Nixhon
Mise Thompson
Misa Duntar
Care J. Nellgon
Hockhampton
C. Bray
5. Overy
Mra N. Cooper
B. Pengilly
Mra. Hughes
G. Chiral- Yello
Care O. Whittick
Cairna
Wirth
Fishermen's Sydnicate
Sylyvester Medone
Deaper
Woodburn
Queensland miners vote to end coal strike future plan
Telegraphic dispatch from Sydney says Queensland miners return to work as Combined Mining Unions decide future actions. NSW mass meetings aim to confine the strike while delegates confer with the executive. Canberra reports a peace move and government control of non federation coal mines to boost output and fund essential services.
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Sydney
Queensland
Combined
Mining Uniona
New South Wales
Minera
Canberra
Atkinson's Rodeo Promises Thrilling Night of Stunts
A large audience is expected for Atkinson's Rodeo featuring Tir ed Tim and The Black Angel among riders. Corporal Rolfosen and other well known riders will attempt to conquer the arena with kickjumping and rough riding. Joe Atkinson will display his celebrated saddle work and issue a £100 challenge to ride any horseman. Other acts include two outlaws claimed unbeatable. Entertainment begins at dusk with adult admission 2 shillings and children 1 shilling.
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Tim
Corporal Robinson
Campdon
Black Angel
Chinauthin
Ders
Corporal Rolfosen
Chimpion
Towneyville
Alay Tyce
Ted
Jick Cunninghim
Stobhem
Weaver
Tlohr
Coolan
Britain Chamberlain crisis and Norway campaign fallout
London reports show Labour presses confidence vote on Norway policy failing by one vote. Churchill admits parity with Germany lacking, Chamberlain faces calls to resign or reshape Cabinet amid widespread speculation of political realignment and Balkan tensions. Anti Allied demonstrations rise in Rome as German ties deepen.
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London
Yarra
Labour
Win-ston Churchill
Germany
Rome
Thurssday
Mussolini
Deo
Britain
France
Hitler
Prosdetor
Norway
Narvik
Autererman
Thwinde
Lonton
Thiralay
Meajon
Narwk
Sweden
Dnck
Enet
Norweehin
Loxton
Thoratly
Admirtie Armouness
MIOWERA CALLING Lew and the Moonlit Silence
Lew departs at dusk while a recoiling crowd contemplates inspiration fading. Lewis Gant is noted cracking a joke as Freeland gazes at the moon in silent vigil.
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Bert
Lewis Gant
Freeland
Bowen Mothers and Soldiers in Wartime Anecdotes
A fragmented wartime column recounts Australian soldiers and officers, including Brigadier Craven and Lt Wick Garlick, and mentions community figures and local events. Observations on the average soldier’s character contrast with shirkers, plus notes on medals, displays, and a liaison officer between the army and locals.
Venal prices and uniform sale by MURRELL
Hon secretary Murrell announces sale of venal prices at two shillings and one shilling and half price uniforms. Details unclear due to fragmentary text but indicates a shop sale or auction with uniform items offered at reduced rates.
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Murrell
Bowen Swimming Club Nominations For Saturday Carnival
Bowen Swimming Club lists nominations for a Saturday carnival featuring many events. The program includes 400 Metres Freestyle, 50 Metres Backstroke, 150 Metres Medley, diving and relay sections with multiple swimmers named, plus teams like Railway BC and Battalion fielded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. Schulte
FL Fellows
A. Nicholson
J. Hugin
A. Krete
Dubhead
Lyle
C. Neary
Teimble
D. Bell
Furtin
Bowen
G. Bhardlow
R. Cowen
R. Mildren
NeLeod
Railway BC
Krebs
TE. Secholts
Ne Button
W. Hughes
Bisenan
Glet
8. McKinnon
7. McKinnoen
A. Willes
M. Cunack
J. Christensen
J. Hancock
L. Glover
V. Barr
J. Strange
PF. Fellows
Fellows
E. McMinhon
King
Y. Trimble
SN. Ginman
N. McKinnon
Herb. Schultx
Hugeiusser
NL Anderton
Bo McMmahon
Kennedy
C. King
BR. Bloma. Lyle
Milforal
P. Moore
U. Malwyieds
G. Mawes
Kitwards
G. Fellows
Topp
Mill
Talbot At
AO Stevens
Th Groves
I. Wall
G. Welldon
This Chest Nose and Throat Remedy Promises Savings
An old advertisement touts a multi use remedy with HEXAG internal uses for coughs and bronchitis, antiseptic REENZO drops for nasal relief, and HEENZO as a throat helper. It pitches quick relief and a single bottle as a cost saver.
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Cooney-Sver
Charmosan Powder Promises Youthful Look
An advertisement touts Charmosan powder as a solution to aging skin. It claims quick, noticeable improvements in complexion and invites women to try the product for a refreshed, youthful appearance. The copy features promotional hype and mentions free samples.
Rowen Independent Feels Town Loses Trade to Outsiders
A fragmented note from The Rowen Independent laments local trade flows shifting to outside tradesmen. The writer criticizes economic losses and warns the town grows poorer as money leaves the community.
Charmosan Face Powder Widely Sold In Stores
Charmosan Face Powder offered in all shades with uptan. Available in Hig double size at 2/6. Sold everywhere to chemists, drapers and stores.
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Pam
May
Atkinson’s Rodeo
Blue Bird C. Cafe
Golden Casket
Telegraphic News
Chamberlain
Will Chamberlain
Thuratay
House of Commons
Norqnay
Mr. Chamberlain
Italy
Mr, Chamberlain
Tston
Balkans
Sofia
Briiing
Franco
Tiny
Russia
Yugoslavia
Miowera
Joss
Jack
Beast
Vf Ron
Holt
Amin Disermer
L. Freeland
Buttoton
Ashowera
Rerny Kane
Craven
North
Lieut
Wick
Garlick
Nahi
Jerry Defioros
A. W. Te Russell
Beelien
Avon Downs
Prevent
Miowerg
Wuinker
Vns
Uampowent
Winiterhole
N.Y
Jaikor
Dayer
Centrak Tiwi
Mlowera
Foxlee
Thorelay
Burra
Cunninghim
Bruce Strange
Python
Pirie
Promethon
Tome
Taek
B.C
Tivoli
Grand Theatres
Denison Park
Dowen
Bowen Swimming Club
Batheleasen
Port Denigon Rugby League
Militia
Nelson and Feeney
Quinn
School of Arts
Bugiand
Minnern
Church OF England
Tivoli Theatre
HT. Marys IL Ot. Church
Encelsion Orchestra
Owen Fire Brigadt Boatod
ACV
Miuteray
Mmuhit
Saules & Bervier
Kings Madion Ayr
Kings Rods
Ryan & Green
Rowen Independent
Aivertons
Eric
Odeinge
Omnis
Timam
Wee
Ait F
Ene
Housewives
McCann Bros. Grocers
Herbert St
Phom
Specials
Pkt. Lux
Asi
Betzel
Gregory Street
Bowen S
P.O' Hox
Airlines of Australia
Cairns
Burns Philp & CO. Ltd
ASTOL
Easin Ambulance Trowneport
Bowen Centre
Bye
Bee Aly Ylesetend
Terrert Curril
Grongeh H. Smith
W. Meecham
Kelurolag
Ceres
T. T. Snek
Sovrlimosp
Australia
Turner Sen
Bandaberg
D. J. Darwen
W. H
Snape
Chemists
Herbert
Salon ‘Trustee Co
Towneville
E. WN
O'land Mann
H. W. Herbert
Union Trustee Company OF Australia Limited
Denham
Townsville
Brisbane
Bydney
Melbourne
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