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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
5
Railway workers face weekly wage details with per week and per shift rates. Western and Northern divisions receive specific allowances and the Trailway Award governs pay. Line crews between fixed points work Friday to Monday with shift differentials and overtime rules.
A long readable list shows Brisbane race entries across divisions with horses, weights, and numbers. Names include High Star, Bathle Aide, Goale ih, Novice Hop, Flying Hou, Civic Stir, and many others, along with trainer notes like Daryll and Leichhardt.
Fragments show Canterbury Park entries and stakes notes with listed horses and handlers. Names and positions are partially legible, indicating Canterbury Stakes activity and associated entrants, likely from a race program.
A damaged OCR item lists race results including Canterbury Guineas winners and Welter class placings. Notable entries show Golden Mames, Noblety, Great Trek, Parke of SyleoS, and multiple horses with varied finishes and weights.
Fragmented OCR summary of Melbourne acceptances and race results listing numerous horses and placements with many garbled names. Includes multiple racing entries, times, and winners, but readability is severely limited across the block.
The Bowen Electric Authority approved new electricity tariffs after a lengthy budget discussion. Domestic, commercial lighting, commercial power, industrial power, and lighting rates were adjusted, with a general 20 percent discount applied to certain categories. The unchanged costs of operation and rising fuel and wage expenses were cited as factors behind the increases.
Local officials clash over Bowen Proserpine Road maintenance and river crossing repairs. The shire chairman voices sharp criticism while recounting delays and safety concerns impacting the ferries, bridges, and reassembly of a pool at Loneford Creek amid ongoing reconstruction challenges.
At Bowen meeting the Bowen Progress Association debated a new hospital, nurses and labour needs, and negotiations with J E B Kelly on the Bowen Hospital opening. They also reviewed apprentice training, hotel grading, and the proposed Collinsville road route with the Shire Council and Road Commission.
Ar. Snell proposed a Bowen community effort to beautify the town as part of the Back to Bowen move. The Chairman supported a coordinated project while noting limited progress and the need for sufficient local interest to proceed with a 10 acre land clearing plan.
MIUCKS from Blackwell's Poultry Farm drive strong demand with early bookings for registered hatchery stock. Prices listed include W. Leghorns and Dullets in Australia, with bold notes on quality chicks and regional availability.
Notice to advertisers that all sexual advertising in The Bowel Entependent will be charged at the rate per single column from August. Aworknthon Queensland Country Preas is referenced for the rate.
Classified note offers ticket books priced at four pence each, located at The Howes To dependent.
Bowen Town Council and Wangaratta Shire Council approve modest rate rises to cover higher costs. General town rates rise to 1/4d in the £, sanitary charges up, water rates altered, and special loan rates adjusted. Shire Rural Rate up to 1s 4d in the £, with other charges unchanged or varied as listed.
A long list of rewards is announced for information that leads to the apprehension, arrest, or conviction of various offenders. The notes mention rewards up to 50 pounds for certain offenses and include many names of properties and companies. The announcement also references stamps and supplies related to linen marking, urging purchase at the Bowen Independent Stationery Dept.
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