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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1939
Page
2
Mentrel Hill Chase, Murphy and Reeves of Mt Conlon visited Bowen for the weekend, sharing time and news with local residents.
Fragmentary text discusses scheduling impact on ambulance funds and match results, mentioning byes and pre-season rounds. Key entities and specifics are obscured, but the item alludes to how earlier rounds affect funds and enthusiasm fatigue.
Fragmented OCR note describes an RAACP event with shuffled names and unclear times. It mentions refuelling plans delayed to Thursday, arrivals from Brisbane, and a staff change involving Mr Middleton and Miss Troi Urbwhnie Be. The garbled text lacks coherent details or dates.
Munle arrived from interstate ports on Saturday morning discharging 200 tone of general cargo and trading 20 tons general and 70 tons bunkers before fueling for Towneville Thees. Bornlabe arrived on Sunday port Brisbane to discharge 40 tone general cargo and loaded 10 tons general and 60 tons bunkers before waiting for TowneviDa.
The steamer Babinda aground at the southern end of Stewart Island en route from Maryborough to Brisbane. A salvage effort was attempted as a submarine gallant crew aided the vessel. Captain J. Herd, Marine Surveyor, and others followed reports from Drie to supervise the situation and assess damage.
Church Notes describe the Seventh Day Adventist camp at Denian Perk. Many tents are empty as families return home, while remaining members dismantle and tidy the site. The report notes the community’s quiet effort and hopes they will continue to visit Bowen for future conferences.
Dave Johnson reminds would be property owners of an auction at his mart tomorrow at 11 am. Two town properties on Gordon Street and Gregory Street will be offered on behalf of the Rasby Estate. One property is an eight room cottage in section 20 Gordon Street. The second is on Gregory Street with eight rooms and an old tune likely. An opportunity to acquire first city town properties.
After several windy weeks the weather turned better over the weekend with calm, clear conditions. Farmers enjoyed cloudless skies as temperatures ranged from the low to mid 80s by day and into the mid teens at night, with a steady weekend pattern and no cold snap yet as June approaches.
A meeting of League members discussed numerous enlistment items for the Reserve. The tone was enthusiastic and the proposal by Lowien was presented as nearly certain to advance, with no doubt the motion will reach conclusion.
In Tksa special sessions officers will assist the School of Art of Verthesdine to finalize two presentation functions and address urgent matters. Severus and members gathered at the Clit Sheto on Saturday to discuss boat arrivals and related issues before Wednesday’s meeting.
A veteran mariner debuted two 25 foot launches Sunday aboard a Velie type craft. The boats feature ample beam and a fast planing hull. Officials report the engine and navigation systems are still being tested.
A shrouded reminiscence of wedding happiness mixes with odd notes about skin care and youth. The speaker extols finding lasting joy with a spouse while referencing creams, age, and beauty in a stream of affectionate, if uneven, phrases.
The Saturday coursing meeting delivered several close races led by Larry Adler in the Qualifying Trial and a standout Second Class Final won by Kan Bra Lad after a rerun. Night Club Lady and Blue Belly were among top bettors while Honeybunch and Corner Lad shared strong showings in hurdles and consolation events.
Market informants report Brisbane’s tomato trade showing little forecasted improvement in the next 14 days. Supplies flow from Toowoomba,Yarramal, Stanthorpe and Bowen with occasional consignments from New South Wales. Local dealers tout reasonable prices for Sunday sales while availability ranges from top end to lower quality.
A reader disputes claims about Horseshoe Hoy Leaves and the Baan Comneil nesting. They argue the matter is a mix of confusion and call for clarity on land use and lease purposes, urging acknowledgment of public needs and proper questions for Alderman Michiel.
The Marvellana showcase titled Jat' Voye draws crowds as Tinta and Numeroug Ne' at Nolay Novettiog prepare for the season. Thancng season events unfold at the Bowen nile ntent office.
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