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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

3

Promotions in the Slat Battalion and 26th Battalion

A chaotic war era notice lists promotions within the Slat Battalion led by LSet and A I Blackmore, with ranks from Cpl to Sgt and various names. It then catalogs the 26th Battalion promotions including Farrier Pte Yates to Veterinary Sgt and others, followed by a tongue in cheek, half-military, half-satirical digression about camp life and a rowdy Versing letter from “the Mob from the Hangout” challenging rival units to a boisterous drinking contest with fanciful rules and mock bravado.

Lset A. I. Blackmore Ite Bpurlonger Og FL Batlif Farrier Yates Gorton Williams Cal McGregor Bowen Hillett B. Coy Hichards A. Coy Featherstonehaugh Set A. H. Hoberts Steff Nefle Agta So-and-Ho den Oils Lionbark Beriong Bheer Swillern Thormeghly Neil Guzei Dave Yahoo Tupper Bros

Tennis Matches Between Min Worth and Joeak Gourds

Two six player teams from Min Worth clashed with Joeak Gourds over a weekend. Tronews Chib won one match by 13 games while West End Chibey Brigade dominated late. Matches were enjoyable though used as practice. Local notes mention Jazz Caps and dancing novelties at Bowen Independent office.

Min- Worth Og Joeak Gourds Tronews Chib Nuteh West End Chibey Brigade Bud Clu Cuup Femme Bea Bowen Independent

Kiance A Party Novelties Tops North Variety

Kiance party novelties offer the biggest selection in the North with flat prices and reasonable rates. This office advertises affordable party supplies.

Coal Strike Talks In Sydney Weaken Fears Of Prolonged War

Sydney leaders of the mine workers met late at night to discuss moves to end the coal strike. The mood among unions and employers brightened this week as possible settlement steps emerged. Proposals urged the Commonwealth Government to acquire coal produced in New South Wales mines that had reopened, or were about to reopen, to restore supply and stabilize prices.

Sydney Tole Bright Commonwealth New South Wales

Hotel Guests Named in Quick Summer Week at Queens Beach

The list of visitors includes Mowers, Costell, Mitt, Kelas, Carter, Bruce Moir, Lun, Anderson, Hall, Connors, MacBonnill, Neary, Fi tight, Baldbvin, Dorward, Frith, Gill Tran, Carster, Guy, Ganthorpe, Collin, Roberta Wade, Rose, Dorcan, Terry, Tucan, Mellick, Davie, Woll, Mra, Pollun, 3fiss Alam, Mish Brown, Méssra, Goodehill, Foy, Alam, Meelun, Dr. Chapman, Lent, Slattery, Mexere, Kelly, Steel, Rogan, McAnilife, Arnell, Peel, Tearer, Rud- Me, Morton, Flt smith, Cole, Lawn, JM McLaughlin, Biles, Tash, Mrs. Moffatt, Alicia Jeffries, Miss Pat Anderson, Missope, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm ad two children, Mire. Anderson, and other guests at Hotel Lentsen-Brigadier J and Queens Beach Hotel.

Chil Hotel Mowers Costell Mitt Kelas Carter Bruce Moir Lun Anderson Hall Connors MacBonnill Neary Fi Tight Baldbvin Dorward Frith Gill Tran Carster Guy Ganthorpe Collin Roberta Wade Rose Dorcan Terry Tucan Mellick Davie Woll Mra Pollun 3Fiss Alam Mish Brown Pat Anderson Ope Uml Malcolm Ad Mire Queens Beach Hotel Warehouse Manil Mes McThonahl Wotchild Messi Mrice Craven H. Jones J. Drew

Cycling results highlight Bow en Amateur Club race

Jack Borges won the sprint last Sunday in a fast field at the Crocker Alaver event. Teddy Bidgood claimed second with fastest time, while Clyve Jemen finished third and Charlie Morgan fourth. Teport notes rough race conditions and upcoming visit to Teddy Bidgood’s home for a Saturday night gathering and Sunday race.

Finlel Jack Borges Bowen Amateur Crocker Jack Lilly L. Bilscot Jersen Leliever Teddy Bidgood Teds Cilyve Jemen Clye Fide Coldshin Charlie Morgan Gil Pep Ron Warneke McDnell B.ivs J. H. Guffney CL Jensen Burgess Bidgood Warneker Morgan Dawenn Kenble T. McThennell Teddy Tidlgood Gumin Eretine

Homely Hands and Beauty Lotion Promises

Fragments advertise a hand care product claiming to smooth rough skin and brighten hands. The unnamed brand markets a lotion to improve appearance and confidence, referencing familiar beauty powders to boost trust in the remedy.

Charmosan hand lotion advertised nationwide

An advertisement describes Charmosan hand lotion, listing brand names Newaticky and Melegrensy with Wig feinle and pricing. It states the product is sold by all chemists, drapers, and abroad retailers, indicating wide availability.

Newaticky

Charmosan Cold Cream Sold in Local Stores

Boudoir jars advertised at 2 for 6 cents with Tobes priced at 1 cent. Sale conducted by Fall chemists, drapers and stores.

Tobes

Nominations for Howen River Turf Club Annual Meeting

Posted list of horses entered for Collinsville Keecutree On Kalending and Mou ti races. Includes numerous fil1es and stallions across divisions with entries like Eaglette Gay Roughton Standing Up Garnef and many more, plus post entries for Woden horses in Phd Sed 4th divis. and Strathiowee Hock Stakes.

Howen River Turf Club Collinsville Keecutree Magee Malden Eaglette Gay Roughton Standing Up Garnef Gay Mudge Mafia Direct Light Green Silver Roualie Little Sim Tocala Farak Bagman Collinsville Handtean Irand Poplar Baglette Yellow Son Double Bir Wise Knight Burdekin Knight Iik Scarf Polly Son Tilreet Light Brown Heir Green Quest Rolandie Rosalie Burdekin Sone Bagenan Lariat Cezanme Wien Taddie Trevora Gallant Prince Gay Signa Green River Cool Val Tipify Bond Sir Twist Bluffman Gol- Vow Lad Thlot Rowe Ellen's Lad Magnition Double Sir Sitk Sceorf Brown Hier Bedbury Rorm Revenge Almac Popecorn Gaysien Aiphone Range! Time Larlit Rolandic Catlineter Stradimere Handicap Bardekin E Knight Brown Hair Klug Herald First Fes Polit Guard Bardekin Song Bogie Lad Come Laddie Almae Pencorn Mantar Royal Revenge Arctic Fight Triple Wale Real Amber Wise Liddie Tilot Rose Fillen's Lad Cezanne Stockmen's Hack Vettron Hack Post Entry Belyanide Aglette Bir Hardekin Knight Aik Sourf Polly Row Direct Licht Tipity Bluaffmiaa Alpluos Burdekin Song Cell Crit Gay Madge King Henild Fotl Guild Hoegle Mialat Taddiv Treveras Gallamt Prince Gig Sign Greve River Atanas Stanotsmnd Carni- Tueter Tatriit Thiviah Grind Parar Tolekin Knight Kelly Sy Trew Uber Wirst Pox Foil Guard Tiago Laddie Manrn Arctic Flight Triple Vale Amber Infty Alphene Tove Rolindie Magnitha Litt Green Guest Ellen Cornimeter Fatren Pouble Silk Scott Polly Bon

Randwick and Melbourne Racing Notes Dominate Weekend

The stable makes the rip. Randwick details include Deny winning the Piytig at Randwick on Saturday and Denistock at the Blyth ho from Biaeandt and Forward. Locking captured the Barnes Plate from Hilarigia. In Melbourne, ex-Quernslinder Famelus deadheated for first with Magle Circle in the Dinper Jal Handicap at Ascot. Dark Elegance, a two year old filly, is set to mate with The Buzzer this season. Distinction, half brother to Talk ing, eyes two Derbies. Hull Mark and Nuffield cited as Derby doubles contenders.

Deny Randwick Denistock Blytho Biaeandt Locking Jaenes Barnes Hilarigia Pametus Famelus Melbourne Magle Circle Ascot Talking Jack Holt Hull Mark Nuffield

Ugly Man Competition in Rowen Turf Campaign

The article notes a crowd in the campaign venue awaiting Tim on stage amid cheers. A local candidate Tidy Cuomins weighs a bet on a white hoist issue, with expectations the crowd will react loudly once the winner is announced.

Cuomins Inch Tim

Communists Warned After Local Railway Workshop Protest

A garbled report notes communist warnings following meetings at Launceston railway workshops. It mentions inviting workers to oppose a motion, advising to avoid certain groups, and hints at issuing tools or weapons in Russia. Public opinion may back strong federal action against the unrest.

Launceston Thosala Cies Fliane AULF Russia

Harbour Board reports mixed April collections and first four months

The Bowen Independent notes harbour board figures show April collections decreased due to ear whlke corballine shipping, while the first four months of Tah show a brighter trend with higher yields in certain measures. Printed by W. H. Darwen & Co. at The Bowen Independent Office in Bowen, North Queensland.

Apri Sbow Corballine Toeaths LOGO Aerie Liereise Bales Ryak Apriad TL 7 Darwen W. H. Darwen & Bio Bowen Independent George Gireei Bowen North Queensland

Brisbane Racing Reports Close Finish at Ascot Meeting

The Moreton Toned eugh at Ascot produced a thrilling finish as Boer Vile Tele edged by a head in a 140 chance race. Dainty Avenue captured the Bowen Ta Handicap and the Epsom Handicap, starting as a strong 1 to 2 favorite, with Cavett and Wuka behind. W. Oil Reynolds, owner-trainer of Dainty Revenue, announced Pentheus Night sale terms.

Tyerdey Moreton Ascot Raturday Spear Vale Boer Vile Tele Dainty Avenue Cavett Wuka W. Oil Reynolds Dainty Revenue Pen

Typewriter Ribbons and Portable Bowden Tidetendent

Fragmentary OCR notes describe typewriter ribbons and portable supplies with unclear branding and stray letters. No clear event, date, or organization is evident, leaving a brief item about office equipment.

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