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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

3

Reward offered for information on cattle and horse theft

A list of reward amounts up to 500 pounds for information leading to arrest, conviction, or committal in cattle and horse theft. Names of multiple districts and firms from Australia and Victoria are cited, indicating broad notices for help with property crimes and illicit signing or hiding of stock.

Lascelles Goorganga Lilypool T. Wharton & Co Glenarra J. H. Isbell Hivilab Heidelberg Kelly Ashford A. Z. McDonald Cattle Vale Mountein Glenville Massy Emo Plaine Robertson Bros Winter Trying Bros Yacamundo St. Anne's Massy Bros Sonoma Scartwater J. Gordon & Sons Mt. Pleasant Downe W.G. Ripley & C Whalan Akalonde EB. Pott Burnfoot Majore Creek TY. BR Moord & Coy W. H.edueh Glenore Atrathdon Victoria Down Victoria Downs

Collinsville Notes From Our Own Correspondent May 17 1940

Collinsville notes report ten weeks of coal strike with local Miners Union deciding not to resume work. State award protection may trigger a resumption next Monday. police and tax near Collina vile. weather brings a brief shower and cooler days. Ambulance Cup games reviewed with Hornets defeating Juniors and Seniors after strong kicking and tries.

Jocal Miners Teeaday Queensland Vocaltes Nnw Aince Tim

Notable Boxing Legend BiH Lang Remembered in Brewed Tales

The piece recalls BiH Lang from Pooleeray and foes like Jack Johnson Burne and Fitzsimmons, praising his honesty, gallantry, and impact in the ring, as he reminisces on matches with Johnson and a memorable ride on a wet night.

Cullitte-street Melbourne Herahd Bill Gang Pooleeray Way Tan Boshter Squires Laing Wales Noah Briaun Tahiiy Ayrns Opownk Kala BU Lang Jack Johnson Burne Fitzaimmons Johneon Euan

Bowen Independent Winter Dancing Display at Jam Capa Hats

The Bowen Independent headlines a peculiar winter event featuring Jam Capa and Jaze Hats among a parade of new and noisy novelties at the newspaper office setting.

Bowen Independent

Obituary of John O Kane longtime Northern Miner proprietor

Fifty years ago John O Kane proprietor of the Northern Miner at Charters Towers died at Ipswich, born in Derry Ireland, studied for priesthood, edited multiple papers in Australia, including the Australian in Brisbane and the Northern Argus. He helped establish the Northern Miner, expanding it to a full daily with over 2000 subscribers, and upheld a policy of exposing fraud while protecting individuals.

Thaden John O'Kane Charters Towers Ipswich A. B. Hall Tingte County Derry Ireland Maynwioth College London Kerry Star Melon Bi Brisbane Apy Hockhampton Morning Bulletin Northern Argus Heales Rock Imiopten Chartere Towers James Smith Reid O' Runes Genero Tey Deter Robertson Ipeqieh Hey Jissed Gibson Presley Ferlan Robertsen Pwilee Maxlernier Trenernl Assembly Qhle J. HL Taboll Cook's Hotel Brisbane Courier Tivertines Townsville A. Bon Palaer Mendy Townesville Merelands Bay Palmer Bowen Norther

Visiting Optometrist at School of Arte

An advert announces a visiting representative from Stacey & Stiees Ontonetriaty gal Spectacle Bikers will consult at the School of Arte on Thursday 6th for a monthly visit. Readers are invited to view the latest American English and Continental eyewear reviews and seek expert eye advice.

Stacey & Stiees School of Arte

Siegfried Line Fund Drive Calls Australian Aid

A wartime appeal urges Queensland residents to buy segments of the Siegfried Line to support the Patriotic Fund of Queensland. Auctions and sales in Brisbane aim to fund defense, with local leaders promoting citizen participation and loyalty to democracy as European events unfold.

Queensline Queensland Patriotic Fund Germany Queensland Bistory Hie Patriotic Fund API Tex Cemens Siegfried Line Anle Throanghant Adolf Hitter Goebbels South Queensland John Bull Monsieur Pierre France Tirlehane Brisbane Womens Orpautsuifons Clnbr Arid Maehi Anibentlans Fee Qaitren Bir Lasie Wilson Brisfine Hitler

Assurance on Fifth Column Activities in Australia

Federal Ministers assured in Canberra that adequate action is being taken against fifth column activities in Australia. They declined to reveal specific measures, citing national interest. Postmaster General Thorby urged reporting suspicious actions. about 60 percent of tips are useless but the rest aids defense efforts. A Labour Party stance against insurrection was stated, with ongoing watch on enemy aliens and records of their whereabouts maintained by authorities.

Australia Canberra Ming Thorbr Thorby Caloma Commonwealth Parliamentary Labor Party J. Uweting Labour Party Defence Romisration Department of the Interior

Benham's Nursery Catalogue Promises Fresh Planting Stock

Benham's Beavenda Nurseries of Byrnestown releases an attractive catalogue for the planting season. It highlights varieties of deciduous fruit trees grapevines citrus stock and new bred roses while noting strong demand from buyers in Ceylon New Guinea and Papua. The firm continues to expand nursery stock production and offers a post free catalogue on request to F. Br. Benham.

Benham Ceylon New Guinea Papi Renhiiti Amd F. BR. Benham Beavenda Nurseries Byrucstown

Bottletop the horse pedigree and hype in race chat

A lively description extols Bottletop as a superior, well bred racehorse. It notes sire Dang and dam Thirst with Foaming Tinburg lineage, plus maternal bloodlines The Brewer and Fourex. The piece blurts praise of Bottletop as a top-class runner, mentions reputable racing connections and a fond nod to beer lore.

Tewen Saul Stay Tinburg Fourex Jack

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