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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
4
Local notes from Collinsville cover police postings, Liquor Act cases, ambulance and hospital reports, road works, rain impact, and plans for a public reading room. Topics include ambulance funding, hospital completion estimates, and community debates over public culture initiatives.
An old editorial fragment argues that national progress rests on efficient individuals aided by energy and proper digestion. It advocates Dr. Morm's Indian Root Pills to unblock glands, boost blood, and renew strength, warning against false statements by local correspondents and political missteps amid scattered references to elections and public discourse.
The Bowen P A M Association met Thursday to discuss an exhibit at the Townaville Show of 1946. Officers and members, including H. Chawner and J. Gebert, reviewed subcommittees and duties for exhibit preparation. A death notice for Mr H H Wilson, former ring judge since 1934, was read with sympathy extended to his relatives.
Magees begin a lively week with a refined program featuring Ruaaorn and D Q'yleye, plus table lathe and related acts. They perform a mixed bill that includes surprising entries and a finale at Paper Craneteyn with other acts.
A sewing pattern service helps women cut clothing costs by enabling them to make and repair garments for themselves and their families. It promotes practical home economics and self sufficiency.
A garbled 1920s style notice touts pattern availability and sewing services. It mentions expert supervision, Australian conditions, and fashion mapping aimed at local women, with references to patterns, beads, and dressmaking courses.
The notice lists open hours for the Poesasy Reading-Room from Tuesday to Saturday with daily access and a weekly schedule. It details subscription rates including yearly half-yearly and quarterly options and youth discounts, plus separate charging rules for day and night periods and private use. It ends with remarks on charges for charitable and educational purposes and a promotional appeal for Kelly's services.
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