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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
2
Local notices list Sunday religious services with times and clergy names plus oblique local announcements. May 1940 issue includes community events, business notices, and references to local representatives and auctions in the Bowen area.
Personal items list recent arrivals and departures among residents. Ale Godiald, Fred Godiald, and Bowen locals are mentioned alongside travel to Townsville and Tuesday references. A. Hamilton and W. MeaGiaddery are noted returning from South and Townsville. Miss Flor Gartmer opened last weekend in Bowen with patients, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guffney are named among others.
London dispatch reports fighting near Boulogne as German armored vehicles breach French lines and threaten Allied communications. Abbeville and coastal actions indicate a grave, unfolding struggle with General Weigand directing mixed Allied forces to rebuild a front.
An archival look at a notable football rivalry provides context for upcoming games. The piece highlights past outcomes, key players, and the evolving dynamics as teams prepare for a renewed showdown. Fans anticipate renewed competition and standout plays from leading athletes.
Fruit raised by Rowen Fruit Export Co-op Ass D4 on 22nd shows shipments to Syeviney and Melbourne. The entry lists 284 cooes ploer 5 cides Conitees totaling 288 enact with unclear consignments and destinations.
An advertisement notes foolscap and quarto duplicator paper slices for sale by The Bowen Independent. The brief listing highlights available sizes and the seller, indicating a local printhouse offering office supplies.
A large audience is expected for Thorpe McConville and crew in an Australian Wild Anetra show near Samuel Allen & Son, featuring Korky Ned the Second, a renowned Queensland buckjumper. The lineup includes horses, riders, and acts like Shipway Twins, comedy, and juggling with cash prizes and varied entertainment across Townsville and nearby venues.
The notice states a preliminary invitation concert will be held Wednesday, 20th, at the Clovated Tame. Salserdption will be 2/-, and attending members can attend. It is hoped visiting sailing men at Miowerg will attend.
May 4 observances highlight loyalty to the Empire and Britain’s unity as the nation faces invasion. Citizens are urged to support government aims, endure hardship, and stand firm against the enemy, with speeches stressing collective duty despite distant dangers.
AML arrangements announce a wide array of athletic events this Saturday afternoon. Militiamen will form a skilled field as contestants from Miower compete against locals, drawing strong public interest and sizeable admission. Prices are 2 shillings for adults with children admitted free.
A tentative pattern shows winter stalling at the threshold with brief chills followed by a modest rise in temperatures. Thursday record shows a high around 44 and a low near 7.2, while Friday reaches 77.3 and 64. Weather unsettled with light rain possible.
Sporting brief from Brisbank on Friday outlines Saturday racing cards with maiden contests, welter and light events, and notable entrants such as King Flying Sinvon Lord Nelson Tattersulla MWep Cig voile and several others. The field lists divisions across first and second events with names like Nibian Prines La venga and William Tin.
Nice Gardiner formerly identified as a Clever Anstrition plagist returns from a mission in the Atlantic for the Anstrition Neondeustiing Commission.
Ad copy fragment touts vast selection and low prices with a call to see the list. Mentions reduced prices and new items, but details are incomplete. Names, dates, locations, and exact items are unreadable in the fragment.
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