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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1936
Page
2
In Bowen Behool of Arte Next Visit May 2th Friday. Reuter's world service notes added to overzeals intelligence amid Australian New Zealand rights. Times not the source. permission received.
Miss May Lieu Boston of The Miner family passed peacefully after WW, on a Friday evening at home. Survivors include relatives and colleagues who mourn her loss and recall her service. Funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
Three defendants appeared before Mir Hoa and Tvene. Patriek htoblosen, Jal Sutetn, and Lele Drdlev were convicted and fined, with penalties totaling £1, for offenses related to the incident on Herbert Street.
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The sa Tort Campbell is due Friday from Heckiampton to load coal and general cargo. Poonbah arrived Veig7 from Bonr and discharged 100 tons of coal and general cargo. The 8 Time is due Friday to load and discharge general cargo. Bingern arrived Friday from Brisbane and discharged 0 yun. Two passengers Misem lurked here, Mr Gilli and Marae Moffatt are noted.
After weeks of unsettled spell, a cold snap approached heralding winter. A brief moderation followed, then extended cold should return with heavy blankets of frost. Weekend weather mixed with snow possible. Sunday around 77.2? and Monday near 55 remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
The article notes Bowen securing first prize in a Golden Casket draw and questions arise about the missing returns for local investors. It mentions payouts to Bivens and Tenners and hints at confusion among holders in No 447 about four fives. The piece muses on investor confidence and possible travel to Brisbane for tickets.
The Bowen Town Band hosts a fundraising dance at the Gena Theatres on Frijey to aid band funds. The event aims to launch annual dances and build public support for future contests and continued activity.
A local golf club, Bowen Golf Club, reports thriving progress since inception years ago. A temporary club house was erected and features conveniences for members. The club plans to add a new hall at its winds on the someshores, creating a comfortable building for Utah funet, with durability and modern amenities. Tenders are invited for construction of the new building.
Former Bowen residents Mrs W F Boundy and companion returned to Melbourne after visiting town for a weekend. They were hosted by local families and officials, with stops to discuss business ties and reminisce on years past. The visit followed extended absences and included meetings with several local firms and community members.
Mr. 4A J Nettlefold of A J Nettlefold & Sons visited over the weekend and stayed with the Bowling Club, praising the green and meeting the local GUM Mr T W Etsy. He discussed Australian blade production, expressing pride in employing Australian staff and promising price stability while touring Queensland and New South Wales.
Reported training scenes in Bowen and Sydney point to rising boxing interest. Veteran contenders Hog Acdene and Jimmy Hocking are linked to recent advances, with talks of a December bout amid local gym activity and news of WA champion Snowylorke defeating Mickey Miller in recent rounds.
WW era list of names and affiliations appears in a garbled OCR segment. It mentions Colpalionmn, Tiare Arter, Woekes, Radmbire, Panirke, Komtes, Merrell, Hocking, Theory, Mires, Parker, Hicks, Tancuck, Anders, Surdhan, Caine, Gardin, Hailwayes, Johmsen, TMearn and others with scattered initials and places, suggesting a sports or committee roster.
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