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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

2

Bowen River and Bowen Ward News Roundup

Local and general notices detail troop movements and transfers at the Clonentry branch of the Bank of South Wales. Birthdays, celebrations, and family updates appear from Bowen and Bowen River communities with names and events including private soldiers and camp gatherings. A note on portable typewriters closes the item.

Juel Houghton Tott Tuesdiay Ting Tarvver Coll Lawcock Wootowin Lawlor

Market Reports Sydney Prices Good

Sydney market notes show varied prices with commodities like apples and butter mentioned. The report includes unclear currency values and disjointed phrases, reflecting OCR noise from a historical page. The overall tone indicates brisk trade and price reporting in a metropolitan market.

Weather notes and printing terms mingle in a seaside item

In a fragmentary weather blurb the piece wanders through mixed imagery and stray terms. It mentions rainfall and tides in passing while drifting into references to printing departments, invoices, and local shops. The text concludes by directing readers to see the Owen Independent.

Bowen River Races at Tee River course

The Bowen River Tee hosts a race meeting on Sunday with Aunt Grmve foal Mave Mvetinus tut Spanovelfl and a large crowd expected to attend at the Dlefisewine Tove Teiver racecourse. Local officials anticipate good weather aiding turnout and racing prospects as Ml Iron Haven joins the country meet.

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Copper Refinery Debated in North Queensland

In a chamber of commerce note from Turemaelite a secretary reports receipt of advice from Senator Coomer regarding the licensing and minting of munition-related copper treatment. The senator indicated support for copper refinement at Bowen and referred representations to the Minister for Supply and Development. The chamber showed interest in establishing copper refiners at Bowen and forwarded the matter to the minister.

N. Meretn Tigernes Pwhaing Whitsunday Passage Bowen Hlarburn Grand View Bowlin Queensland Chamber of Commerce Turemaelite Wo Cooner Wit Bowen Lees Tiy Minster

Shire Matters in Far Flung Local Dispatch

Fragmented OCR notes describe Wangarah Shire Comet involvement with Couttry WH at Hleoteivlty and Tolman Aye. Mentions Misse Atay, Min the Howat, and ALM De Tint firms, plus convoluted references to councils, voters, and regional figures.

Wangarah Shire Busi du Wolke Tolman Elsit Gretienian W. Cablughny

Unclear cricket match report with scattered player names

A scrambled OCR of a cricket match summary lists numerous players and partial scores, mentioning Morland WuetesT and others. The readable segments identify teams and several player names but lack coherent structure or complete results.

Fragmented OCR notes on a historical event and names

The readable text lists scattered names, places, and phrases with uncertain context. It mentions dates, people such as Wyn and Wells, and locations like London, but most items are garbled fragments. The record preserves the mixed, unclear OCR wording without clear events or outcomes.

Mining Prospects Spark Copper Refinery Talks at Chustars

Mr James Minrry- baw returns from 4 Vint to Chustars towers bringing news of strong interest from Heaton deporlix of xinc and Weber Authesnts. Local figures including Mr Barry and City Council allies discuss potential copper refinery at Ho weil and Bowen prospects. Officials note exploratory tests show ore veins with 40 to 100 feet depth and promising assay results, while advocates push for systematic investigation to unlock regional mineral wealth.

James Minrry- Baw Heaton Chitsters Towers Barry Mullanders Chapter of Commerce Connell Phinhue Developments Heleowwe MG Wiltinens Whiny Yuglineer Howeil Foie Lulor Eatrdhiye Bowen Sollawhay Orthern Bareyte Avtee Bowen A. Webh PB Raynard Willie Thatmeta Charters Yueensland Bose Bares Triwupart Barey Metula Meiley Tauiwe Thie Outien Cotten FANN Buivy Opaerbern Shayiuh

Angelopos Wins 44 Packet in Office Stationery Beat

A contest in the Bowen Independent shows Angelopos at 44 securing a packet in the office stationery beat. The brief item notes the town's small trade competition and local business activity.

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