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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
7
Aldermen discuss allowing the town to raise local loans to fund council work for greater citizen investment. Mayor notes merit of inquiry while objections loom. Town Clerk cites no local precedent for smaller authorities raising their own loans.
Telegraphic report from Xydiney notes a threatened nationwide coal strike in Austen has been abandoned after the Miners Federation obtained assurances from the Federal Government. A conference with mine owners leaders is set for Tuesday to discuss compensation for men who would have lost work.
In Sydney and Brisbane union officials warn the Queensland meat strike may widen into a general stoppage unless the Federal Government intervenes. The Meat Employees Union Federal Extensive will meet in Brisbane on Monday to decide whether to declare a general strike, after disputed proposals from the Trades and Lakony Committee faced rejection by railway workers and other unions.
Brisbane council outlines a 1946 47 budget with expenditure exceeding seven pounds in each ward cut. Every department will receive a record allocation for a large improvement programme across the city.
In Brisbane a former V.O.C. member from Gayndah carried a loaded rifle into a church service shouting threats after a warning to Kenot Fuller. Fuller and his family faced danger during the sermon before police involvement and medical treatment for the injured man.
The tides column lists full and new moons with dates and daily high and low tides. It provides times and heights in feet for June 1 to June 8, noting am and pm high tides and local variations. Names appear as courtesy notes from the harbour master and contain several measurement figures.
Wagering at Doomben peaks with Bermiborough bets leading the field as Victory Lad Flight Delia and Reperly draw strong support. Top backers from Sydney push sizable sums for final events ahead of the Doomben Cup and related races at Albion Park.
Brisbane's oldest registered jockey Bennett was disqualified at an adjourned inquiry for permitting Gasfield to ride on her mount in the Fourth Division Handicap at Exeter last week. Bennett announced his intention to appeal to the Q.T.C. Committee.
The YCW juniors will be represented by B. Malone C. Pearce 7 Stavens G. King William W. Gillitarson MW. Mawhirt J. Thoreley M. Pryor F. Burton W. Proberts Db. Dobbinw J. Houston Em er Backs J. ODonnell K. Luck Forwards 1 Bronnelly BR. Proberts in Sunday's game.
The new Sinclair and Powell Street basketball court hosted Ayr branch VCS girls versus Stella Maria in a keen contest ending 20 17 for Howden. Coach and referee Mrs Butler praised for drive and leadership as others planned Sunday's fixtures leading to Shamrocks versus Penguin and Shamrocks vy Rovers matches.
Hockey selectors list nine starters for the Cup opener at Denison. Players include Webster McMunun MacDonall Winophue Finch Mahon Regan Hl lens Slewood Choger Sidhe Het cherd I Butler BE Bolles Humpers with Athae n as capt. and team staff detailing backs Delaney Christif erson Perkins and forwards Cuvuet Simnith Wutth Hlike Lockie Darwen.
The State Government plans an expert visit to the Far North to assess establishing a central cannery and related operations. The inquiry aims to gauge feasibility, locations, and regulatory requirements for a potential canning facility and associated support activities.
A notice proposes opening a Bowen Fresh Food Depot on Gregory Street offering groceries cold meat fruit and vegetables with daily delivery and service starting Monday the 20th. The ad emphasizes continued customer satisfaction and urges purchases from the new depot.
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