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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
2
A memorial service for Amnielemence Dowden will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Gregory and Poole Street, Howen, on May 18 at o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
A correction notes that in the donations list for the local Comforts Pond the amount credited to Mrs. FG Schleling should read one pound ten shillings rather than one pound one shilling. The Bowen Independent.
Those who enjoyed the recent Bin thay wight concert by the 1xl Battalion Band will be glad to learn it will be repeated Sunday night next in the Grand Theatre. A program of band music with instrumental and vocal items will be presented, and a full house is predicted.
The pool will be closed for maintenance on Thursday for cleaning. Beach or facility users are advised of temporary shutdown and expected reopening after the work is completed.
Social notes recount Muleghye’s plane arrival and Bun find departure for Celine ile, with mentions of relief efforts. Tr Bell returned from a relief mission at Collinsville and praised the hospital’s street running. Copan GV Beresfird heads to Miawer under a strike dental drive. AL Wella, lightweight champion, expected to weigh in on Thursday in Lowe.
Patrons at a city venue debated loyalty during the national anthem with some seated in protest while others rose to honor the flag. A performer urged respect, while others argued for free expression, reflecting tensions over patriotic display and civic duty.
A farewell assembly for Mr L C Derward at the State and THeh School marked by warm speeches and a Gold Wristwatch presented by teachers and pupils. Bowen’s first pilot in the Ale Foret, Derward departs south to join the RAAF, with good wishes for safety and duty to his King country and town.
London reports a great battle for Belgium along a wide front north of the Albert Canal as German armored forces press toward Meuse and Maastricht. Allied defenses hold while Germans seek to sever communications and break the Maginot-style pivot at Longwy. Rotterdam encircled. Dutch and Belgian armies described as separated by a German wedge. Continuous fighting persists with heavy losses on both sides and Allied counterattacks along the Meuse.
Colonel Wessel arrived from Brisbire by Tuesday. Mr Slater and Mr Polly arrived from North this morning. Mrs Hetges departed for Townsville on Morilany to DL Ba.
Mr. NS, EE. Goodlebild spent a few days in Bowen last week assessing cotton growing prospects. Report notes potential for area expansion and mentions anticipated favorable market and prices, with hopes for further demonstrations and reliable crop prospects for local growers.
An aged garbled editorial from the Loa Government magazine discusses the Bowen Chamber of Commerce and coalition politics. It argues constitutional reform is necessary, warning that abolishing state parliaments would create divisions and harm national unity, urging stronger local authority with devolved powers.
May 25 brings a major sports day as the 11th Infantry Brigade arrives with Bowen T.A & M Association contingent amid unknown delays. Attendees include Hyer and Miny 250, while a train will move troops to the event. Officials expect active participation from HHH TL Tn crip and others, highlighting athletics and cooperation among units.
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