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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

5

Miowera Regiment and 2/15th Battalion History Milestone

The article traces the Miowera Regiment's origins and transfers across commands from New South Wales to Queensland. It details battles and honors across World War I, including Somme and Amiens actions, and notes regimental badges colors marches and notable officers and recruitment in North and South Queensland, with later links to Western Australia and the 2/15th Battalion.

Trinity Bay Cnaptain Tames Cook New South Wales Command Pield of New South Wales Queensland Command ALE Wester Hindenburg Porieres Bul Jecourt Mersings Lolrgon Wood Paschendiele Ancre Fillers Uretonneux Anfenk York Madelon Sie King’s Finn Yorkshire Light Infantry Old Gist Foot Reaniig John Moore Corum Dadin Atle Grestt Yorkshire Light Infantry TLE Jittehess Yierk Saskatoon Light Infantry Barelsy Queensland Hares Avtatian Plot Brisbane

Flood warnings and rainfall note from Ayr Shire meeting

A Australian district correspondence discusses flood warnings for Bowen and Bogie river basins. It notes rainfall totals from a Sunday storm, river rises to record levels, and proposes telephonic warning networks via Collinsville, Westinsville, Scottville, and station masters. Council forms subcommittee to centralize warnings.

Lettler Cunningham Sleathmere Ayr Westinsville Scottville Bowen River Minbee Bogie Rinkee Bowen Burdeklu Charters Towery Burdekin Tver Lornesleigh Selbeim Counc

Japan’s War Effort Falters as China Resistance Grows

The article argues that Japan’s campaign in China is failing to secure a quick decisive victory. It cites dwindling Chinese resistance, strained Japanese resources, and mounting domestic frustration as Tokyo shifts toward a protracted, costly effort with uncertain gains.

Japan China Weir Tle Jacobs Wwoxl Iesne Japa Ler Amithias Jamin Ter Gelpher Marianne L. Og Vigtori

Dance in Wig of Choreh of England Prices 1 1 and 14

A fragmentary notice advertises dancing at Miowern with members allowed toll night dancing. Mrs Dehineys Orchestra provides music leaning frost from 7 30 to midnight with early pricing options 1 shilling and 14 pence and other 7 40 figures.

Choreh England Miowern

Fragments on Beauty Powders and Skincare Claims

OCR fragments describe beauty powders and creams with promises of clear skin and a suave look. Mentions South New and Orth brands, with vague references to longer lasting effects and relief, amid disjointed product terms and misspellings.

Chartiowain Rhein South Nyew

Charmosan Face Powder Ad Review

An aged advertisement notes Charmosan Face Powder offered in a double slee box priced 2/6. The product is described as sold widely through chemists, drapers, stores, and similar outlets.

Drapera

Tenders for wheeled vehicles at Victoria Hurcughs

Tenders close at 2 pm on May 30 1040 with the District Cynuraet Board Brisbane inviting for the supply of mixing transport vehicles with deliveries from one wheel to five units. Tenders should state price per diem model year of manufacture engine and power requirements whether single or double rear wheel length width and tray specifications and whether fitted with sides whether vehicle covered by ATURE or TOL. Vehicles must be in good mechanical order with servisible tyres and will be returned after tire hire. Further details from Chamber of Commerce Baween or Town Council.

District Cynuraet Board Victoria Hurcughs Brisbane Borgles Tate Iiifvetare Heyer Eyinders Fale Welk Petral Wee Craeks Iy Gael Irom

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Miowera RIST THE FAR North Queensland Regiment Miman Cairns Laely Ife Eros A. Mi Langan Wil. Toms Australian State Corp Hardgrave T. W. Orlaith Austr O.M L. Hammond Huellpeare L. Haworth Morton Comimanidera W. A B.A. Howe Compton C. Coy Dieta C. H Birnie A. A. Lewis A. Bray D. Coy T. Stewart H. VY. Hower T J. Ruddell MD. Coy EB. Kohler Taylor J. TL. Goldineh Wall Comings Wlm. Warner T. W. Elliott Lavell L. Francis J. J. Crag Tre Chaipiin Parks L. Faglor D. Potts Townaville Pavell 13Th Battalon Bergeants Kerby Cfurk Draper Literat Alec Jim Arter Aria Police Criterion Stan Cowley Aletta Wow Amy Pat Theowater Gregory Breet Easterbrook Greaser A. P. Greenfield Maxkess Townsville Howen Pune School OF Arts School of Arte Saya Teingen Primyrt Elise Strewmers Denon Park Grong View Hotel Courier Bright Meyer Nediho Bev Wetlon Anshralia Home Hill Port Dgnikox Rugby League J. Quinn Bee Church OF England Tivo Theatre Ted Sapper Bacellion Orchestra G. Murrell Twowen Fue Srigade Board Rebbish Motiee Beaner A.V. Murray Breeze Housewives McCann Bros. Grocers Herbert St Pkt. Lux Betzel Gregory Street P.O. Boz E.s Airlines of Australia Sydney Burns Philp & CO. Ltd Bowen Fruit Export Co-Opelative Absn. Ltd Hane Pikesport Harris Gho. FB V. Tumner Lowt Mound Lartetrie Semale Ag Joy Salling Sharkie Avi Applylis Offlee Tivoli Theatre Telene Rkoldiers Prasch Depence J. Darwen W. H. Darwen & Sons Bowen Independent Offie, Geirue Street Bowen, North Queens- Tam
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