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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1950

Page

6

Farm Notes and Price Signals Amid Market Stir

A fragmented farm column reports loads, prices, and notes on crops, fruits, and vegetables. Mentions Newcastle Sydney Calera pumpkins peppers and pumpkins with price shifts, plus regional market activity and buying trends across districts.

COL Holiness Toi Tummiives Tdeneumilierd Sewcastle GT Toumietoes Dhebslyene Nates Werd Sydney Newcastle Itl Etreumbeers Levi Lawyned Wangs Rte Berklee Lney CO. Murret Peter

Deep Freezing Pine Industry Proposal Stumbles in Detail

Fragmented notes describe a proposed deep freezing pine storage and processing project at several towns including Townsville and Aitkenvale. It outlines costs per plot, equipment additions, and planned production levels, with references to investors and regional partners and a Bowen council context.

Nut Grass Eradication Proves Elusive for Brisbane Nursery

A Brisbane nurseryman faces damages after nut grass infestation. The defense argues soil in the city cannot be guaranteed peat-free, while experts warn the weed resists chemicals and hormones. Complete eradication remains uncertain, with only drastic measures offering any chance of control.

Wis Brisbane Sayiong

Bulk Sugar Handling Debate Delays North Queensland Scheme

A discussion in Parliament addresses bulk sugar handling and storage at ports to speed ship turnaround. Speakers urge government coordination, overseas advice, and improved infrastructure amid concerns over riverbank erosion and sugar industry vitality in Burdekin and surrounding regions.

North Queensland Mir A. Evans C.P. Mirant Byer Suger A. Coluro Ind Burdekin Chae Suir Boson Bawa Stourk

Car Owners Hit Again

A garbled 1940s style political column describes rising costs and government actions affecting car owners and fuel prices. It mentions fees, public spending, and calls for repeal, with references to voters and wartime economic measures. The text is fragmented but centers on financial pressures on motorists and policy debates.

Uisraben Devin Pete Tollberacs Wes Elias Hecho Enis

Notice to Rural Growers on Calves Cattle and Rubber Stamps

Notice from Thonas Horthwick and Sonv inviting farmers to join a market for calves pigs cattle and rubber stamps for licensing. Bowen department issues stamps pads and ink available. outfit costs small and aims to provide serviceable return.

Thonas Horthwick & Sonv Ace Rusber Licen Mare Bratlovery Dept

Music Schedule Listing for September Events

A fragmented timetable lists September concerts and programs including orchestral overtures, masses, and variably priced performances. It references bands, masters quartets, and sportern imagery, with times and venues scattered across the calendar. Various dates feature opera and radio program notes alongside parade mentions and a spread of musical acts.

Ifanes Music ESDAY Richard Mahony Sporteant ASDAY Sportenet Lawrence I Masters Leagtry Mahony Ledendbo Melbourn Turday Teder Pohenomen Earl

Bowen Independent Availability and Outlets

The Bowen Independent can be obtained from listed agent stores in Bowen including Smiths Newsagency Linton's Newsagency Gilett's Dedeatessen Bode's Store Herbert Street Andrew's Cash Store New Station Store West Nod Store Atfield's Store Powell Street and at Queen's Beach Andersen Prohaska Steel's Store. Price sixpence per copy.

Agénetea Smiths Linton Gilett Dedeatessen Bode Herbert Street Andrew's New Station West Nod Atfield Powell Street Queen's Beach Andersen & Prohaska Steel

Licenses for Tourist Islands

Mr Roberts urged government to issue licenses for tourist islands near the coast and to extend visitor rights to areas like the Moyul Haya Hotel. He argued that developing islands will boost the states economy and that licenses should be limited to those legitimately in the tourist trade to avoid mainland expansion.

Sytkly Lloyd Wolert Miia Wittellis Pride Pride Whitsainkie Roberts Biide Aulin Bowrit Wiidtsauday Bustoe Island Moyul Haya

Junior Fleet Scrambles to Open Log Amid Busy Weekend

Two weeks before the open log, four trainees Milavati Keefe Comrie Jona Menimaeliy Stelle and Darwendienpehl have been active in the junior fleet. Skippers Caryouh pod Gary Kirk lead the group as sales and provisioning affect entries. Weather permitting Miiycle Sty whe Stel will train. Thursday’s North co Wx clash features Rayleen Marion Waterwitch Sylvanto Audacity Thelma as the only competing boats.

Rewly Mluymiaty Kh Keefe Signae Comrie Migs Jona Menimaeliy Stelle Darwendienpehl Jack Asheworthy Guiten Goll Neely Caryouh Gary Kirk Wit Miiycle Stel Grand View Fk Te Ae Onlire Rayleen Marlon Waterwitch Sylvanto Audacity Thelma

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