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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
2
Bowen Independent lists interstate steamer sailings and agency notices for Townsville and Mackay routes. Published May 29 1939 from Bowen Queensland with rates and subscription details included.
LL Wallis faced a Judicial Committee following a Sunday on-field disruption amid Tug League actions. Rainbow Football Cin plans a night meeting to decide if Hin sPAAOn will continue to play next Sunday as Proserpine League schedules a Bowen visit and a Bowen tennis display is teased for a future issue.
Postmaster A Lysaght reports Bowen was excluded from the weekly airmail timetable by error. Daily mail will now reach various destinations including Burney, aiding local farming communities with improved service.
Monday timetable shows Brisbane departure at 10 am and Townsville arrival at 6 20 with multiple stops including Cairns Mackay and Hobhampton. Sunday and Saturday entries are garbled with missing times and destinations while notes mention Stinson aircraft and no Bowen passenger services on Saturday.
The forecast notes a split pattern after a mild weekend with a strong southeast wind. Saturday reached around 77 degrees, with low near 4 Hz, Sunday about 74 degrees and 18.8, and Monday near 77 with a low about 68.
The Bugera arrived Saturday from the south and discharged 2000 feet of wandlope and 200 tons of general cargo before sailing for Townsville. The Mocomba arrived Saturday from the south and discharged 14 turns of general fod and 20 tonnes of storing cargo. The Barolabads voyage was Friday from the south and to Iron Townville on Monday. Bowden Pearle and Lotus were due for the weekend for sturce.
The note reports a hospital election held Saturday with candidates including W. Cunningham of Battramere and HL W Conningham. The results show totals for candidates Muloghm and others with figures 87 and 138, details incomplete.
A report describes an amphibian wreck near a rock point during naval defence preparations. One crewman was ejected or injured as a wheel or gear fault occurred during a reconnaissance exercise. The incident followed a prior hydra survey and a voyage to Bowen on a Saturday.
Reported silt at Mackay Harbor shows depth readings below the required 38 feet. Harbor Engineer K D Fixon will fly to Mackay to consult with the Harbor Board. If the shallow depth persists, the Premier’s opening decision on July 8 may be delayed to about two months.
A city for all candidates for Cor inleaion Examination will commence at the new Drill Hall at 7 40 tonight. Text Books required. A ceremonial practice for the Guard of Honour to AireLealle Orme Wilwon will be at the new Drill Hall on Wednesday night next Muay Mat. Members of the Bowen TV department expected. Recruits to hand in hats and boots for clothing and equipment. The Cus Hal Camp in progress under Warrant-Officer Wilson AJC. Announcement on Social Hall Waring forthcoming. Intending patrols advised to water for the date. Hall lighting and parade ground project at an early date.
Warlike atmosphere fills the Drill Hall as 35 recruits from Mreserpne and Bowen undergo rapid training. Parades run from 1 am to 1 16 and 2 pm to 4 45, covering firing, bayonet work, Lewis gun drill, and infantry defense. Militia instructors push toward high efficiency, with camp closing Wednesday after a full tour of instruction.
Director of Queensland Tourism notes high holiday bookings as many seek warm southern escapes. Expenditure from tourist traffic rose to £118,000 last year and is projected near £1.2 million this season, reflecting strong demand for health and hospitality facilities in the warmer months.
Alp Juyntoy Smith, chairman, warns Anithy Weekly policy could push the company to bankruptcy. A four member committee is to confer with directors and report to a shareholder meeting in three to four weeks with a recovery scheme. Joynton Silth criticizes rising costs from daily publication expansion and calls for action to salvage a weekly amid poor returns.
A fragmentary note mentions Kellys Ice stands and a local resident named Test, with vague references to residents in the area and a brief activity around the ice stalls.
Mr G MacDonald reports that the boat is part of his harbour and will depart at Adelaide without delay, marking a swift exit for local maritime affairs.
A quirk of a Bowen street notice lists unusual items such as Pork or Tomato Sianengas and Black or White Puddigs, urging saving and affection. The fragmentary text reads like a playful or cryptic storefront shout with stray phrases about love and delivery.
Saddle and Barsess and all Leather loode offer a call to see Bout Ter’s stocks praised as the best option. The message urges readers to call and view the selection.
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