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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1935
Page
2
Local ad lists everyday prices at Jones Cash & Carry Store with various items on sale. Delivery offered to portions of town and wide assortment from beverages to household goods.
A garbled notice discusses Bowen Traders and advance orders for goods. It mentions sending away for merchandise and a tiny classified style advert aimed at customers, with unclear references to Howenlea and a package deal.
Bowen's Progressive Newspaper reports on town events including a charity fund drive, court notices, horse race prospects, and the Bowen Show and Rodeo schedules. Highlights include horticultural displays, Jubilee celebrations contributions, police court fines, and upcoming show entries with local clubs and groups involved.
In Brisbane this morning the Party Cabinet was re elected after a brief caucus ballot. Premier Mesvre Yorgan Binith Ni and Deputy Premier Pease were reelected unopposed. Mr Pollock remained Speaker and Mr Hansin became Chairman of Committees. With Bark er retiring the party named a new secretary Gair belong. Mears Copley and Funnell joined the Public Works Committee. Ministers retain their previous roles.
Adelaide reports Broadbent completed the Australia crossing this morning in 0.4 days, shaving two days one hour from Melrove's record and surpassing his own planned schedule by eight hours.
The Daily Mall reports on Hite the Luchess of Kent curtailing social duties while in excellent health. It notes returning travelers from Lister Hospital Townsville and Trwiteville, a local bank transfer to Milton Milas, and weekends in Bowen and Collinsville. A May 12 Tivoli Theatre event features the Band and entertainment, with plans for Jubilee Day attractions and a School of Arts concert. Dr Town’s Prague screens and travel to Australia are mentioned along with other community tidbits.
An item from the Towis Jiy Vomnell meeting discusses reserving wine from the Hermit Park Branch of the ALB and granting permits by the Minister. Debate centers on government delays and protest notes while Ellery and others comment on the process.
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