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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1950

Page

1

Historic award ceremony honors Miss Smith at Shire event

Constance Anne Smith received the Cunningham Memorial Medal for the highest pass by a girl student at the Wanerntio Shire Public Examination. She is praised as a great-granddaughter of Port Denison explorer Captain Binelair and heir to a lineage marked by civic service. The occasion included local officials, fellow scholars from Stella Maris College, and celebration at the Council garden with dignitaries praising education and Northern University prospects.

Shire Constance Anne Smith Cunningham Wanerntio Shire John Cooper Belshane Geeiston Miss Smith McGonigan Hector Smith Ceptain Hy Sineliie Port Denison Mra FL Oa Cy Stajit Xinglaing Albert Stolth Smith Ede Unfit von Dole Paisa St Marys Chatemian Mir A. H.W. Githeinghita Shielale Pott Connell Sarth Peadin Northern Police Northern University Nori Geopte Conoel Graughtemen North Queets- Mitwell North Wn Our Tnetoiehowlon Bealth Amit Nipple Wanger

Parities for Pensions In Parliament Critiques on Miners Pensions

In a parliamentary speech MLA Lloyd Roeberts attacked government pension policy for Collinsville miners and NSW pensioners, urging parity with Queensland rates. He criticized barracks conditions at Collinsville and urged retrospective pension relief and free transport for elderly pensioners visiting Brighwell and other regions.

Lloyd Roeberts Whitstiches Jty Collinsville Mbuing Ohlie Mer. Roberts Scottelile Colineville Sinle Mine Magee Collinaville New South Wales Queensland Iygluer Burrowa Mir Roberta Mackay Hunt Mackey Panatea Brighwe Vel Bane Roment

N Christensen Seeks Aid for Firewood and Fence

An alert notice lists N Christensen of Goldy en and Tron Burk requesting aid for firewood and fence work. It mentions a taxi stand location and a phone contact 355, with prompt attention promised for January 23 to 30 at 5 PM.

Tron Burk

Linen Mare Ing Stamps Promised by Bowen Stationery Dept

Stamps and ink set for linen mare ing are available from Bowen Independent Stationery Dept. The complete outfit including stamp pad and ink costs eight small coins and is expected to yield a good serviceable return for you this month.

UNE Bowen Independent Stationery Dept

The Charity Ball Brings Bollin Bowen Charities £50 Each

The Grand Theatre Charity Ball in Bowen raised near £200, setting a new record. Three local charities Anbulotee, GALA, and Vincent de Paul Society will share £50 each with thanks to organizers Mrs D Richards and Hessiter and a large volunteer team.

Bowen Grand Theatre Saucy Meas D. Hichards Ald Hessiter Wud Vincent de Paul Society Quinn Peasons Snow" Martin Bi Plone G. Heresford Jess Heron Helen Thehards Diggers Hallet K. Untroy Too Uwens Jub Barnes Elveen Payne Lila McNiehle Hollet Helen Carvolth Ann O'Regan Daphne Wit Norm Huwsturd Live Dencon Jess Lawlor Darryl Lloyd Norma McGrath Vollock Stuart Phyllis Myle Marlene Morgans Eve Royalie Smith Gertrude Pearson Lorraumne Ellemy Elaine Chindler Tresses Simartly Mies Matt Ryan Thema Barn Door Road Star Rita Callaghan Det Rowe Mary Howe Ray Peace Colin McGrath Mac Viv. Rowalte

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