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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
2
By the last modern steamers fitted for the Australian Coastal Crude, with conveniences for comfortable travel. Dock games and varied descriptions accompany aboard, while some passengers enjoy moving pictures during voyages.
Local and general fruit price listings show various fruits with quoted ranges. Mentions of Bowen boxes and tomatoes indicate demand for shipments, with references to Brisbane absorbing tomato supplies and consignments for Bowen shipping. Trade notices include plumbers and social announcements, plus community events and retail names.
Bowen Chamber of Commerce records a September meeting with President Hodge and secretary A. Murray noting correspondence on public telephone at Bowen railway station and railway matters including weighbridges and Shelter shed at Mookarru. Reports from officials discuss border weights and freight delays, cane pickup at Dun and Proserpine mill, and exhibit sales proceeds with prizes. Contain discussions of trade credits, collaboration with Associated Chambers, and local railway concerns.
Collinsville Notes report a forthcoming opening of the Howling Green bowling area with planned works, a bulb of social pride, and a two-up ground idea amid volunteer labor. The Rifle Club forms a new, active committee aiming to begin rifle practice before year's end.
A scrambled and garbled advertisement touts EMILY'S beef as a private enterprise option. The text references screens, furniture polish, and odd phrases like Doctor Tell and Sivolf Thoutrs, failing to present coherent details beyond a promotional puff.
In a compact contest, Leanneorvuny Cosy faces Glynaphy Wies as teams Ha Mg and others clash. The brief event notes unclear names and locales, with scattered references to players and volunteers. Further details unavailable from the snippet.
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