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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
7
Brisbane reports government approval for Bowen Towns loans under the Sun Procedure. A 21900 loan for road making plant and a BH loan for Bowen Hospitals Board funds to prepare for new hospital buildings were sanctioned.
The State Government moves quickly to curb a diphtheria outbreak in Mt Isa. One doctor is overwhelmed as a medical officer is to be flown in tomorrow with further nursing staff arriving Tuesday. Twelve cases reported since Sunday, four adults and eight children.
Melbourne officials announce that coupons from all pages of food ration books will be drawn into use before year end. The move reflects the uncertain food outlook for early 1945 when the books were designed, and no new food book will be issued in June this year.
Sydney reports a general coal strike threatened within days as the Federation's General President Wells urges a general council vote. If the government grants pay for certain contract claims, a strike may be avoided. Power authorities prepare for rationing amid uncertain supply. rationing in Victoria deemed unlikely.
The Commonwealth Government will not intervene in the Queensland meat dispute, an official statement from Canberra said last night. There was no union action to offer for work yesterday, leading to deregistration of the Meat Union at midnight.
In a mainly even match Bowen forged ahead late to win 14-10 over Home Hill with Anne and Bowens leading scorers. The weekend hosted visitors from Ayr and Beate Dust Poplld hints at lively play while officials Holler refereed.
Edith Annie, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Bishop of Don Bowen, wed P Carlsen Ayr at Bowen RA Church. Rev Puther officiated as entourage entered with her brother W Bishop giving her away. Bridal gown described in detail and bridesmaids and attendants listed. Reception at Oddfellows Hall with 60 guests, then wedding break fast and departure for honeymoon at Eton Private Hotel Brisbane. Bride’s parents honored with anniversary toast and special tributes.
The last of the northern Sayers, Mrs Mary Chesney, died April 27 at McCallum Road Enoggera Brisbane. Born 1886, she arrived Townsville in 1888 from Ireland, married David Chesney in Charters Towers, lived in Proserpine, Bowen, then retired in Brisbane. Survived by five children Dove, Fo, May, Tom, Alex.
Biliousness is a distressing complaint from overeating or unsuitable foods. It causes low spirits, upset systems, dizzy headaches, yellow skin, coated tongue, and possibly vomiting. Morse’s Indian Root Pills act on the liver and stomach to regulate the bowels. Take a dose before bed when an attack nears, or regularly to keep the system in order.
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