Bowen pioneer's centenarian memory of Mrs Sarah Wheelhouse
Elder Bowen resident Mrs Sarah Wheelhouse, born 1660 in Manchester, recalls Bowen's earliest years. She migrated with parents aboard the Golden South in 1666, endured poverty at arrival, and witnessed major early events including cyclones of 1884. Her tale links long-lived locals like Mary McDonald and A. J. Pott, highlighting Bowen's rough beginnings and climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wheelhouse
J. Earl
Wittens Street
Bowen
Golden South
Mary McDonald
Leichhardt Street
Mer. McDonald
Maryborough
A. J. Pott
Thug
Tivk
Wheelhouse
Manchester
England
Australis
Tmgeers
Wheellouse
Denis Park
Saras
William Hicks Wheelhowe
Gregory
Mer. F. Sellars
Lee Lorin
Cape Edgecumbe
Howen
Flonto
Poole Island
Court House
Presbyterian Church
Leonta
Dalrymple Street
Wheelhoune
Biwo
Demand for MUICKS from Blackwell's Poultry Farm
Registered hatchery advertises high demand for MUICKS from Blackwell's Poultry Farm. Early bookings advised. Offers Australorpa Leghorns and Puilete chicks with prices listed in Australian currency. Locations include BLACK WHILLS Bun daberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell's
Australorpa
Nurse Wheelhouse's Enduring Service in Bowen Memory
A tribute to Sarah Wheelhouse chronicling her role as Matron of the Immigration Depot, midwifery and nursing work from 1865 onward. The piece recalls her community presence in Bowen, her caregiving across generations, and her proud family heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Island
Wheelhouse
Denison Park Iuton Reat Park
Shann
Blackfellow
Akall
Shaun
Queena Beach
Alte
Queens Beach
Murroona
Wallscott
Tonely
Wheelhouse du Ler
Bowen
Miller
Tore
Our
Howse
Iit
Bowen Stite
Aimadlrick
Wheelhomse Chat
Wheeler
Auteilug
Ashe
Auatron
Wheellouse
Magualne Creek
Phut Liatson
Wii
Pui
Edeetton
Welllow
Bowen Wisiles
Willina
Arthur
Mendines
Walls
Bowen Independent Local Agencies Listing
A display of various local outlets including Smiths Niwangency Sinten's Newsagency Alert's Delicatessen Bode's Store Herbert Street Andrew's Cash Store New Station Store West Find Store Alfie's Store Powell Street and Queen's Reach Andersen & Prohaska Ateel's Blore with price 6d per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths Niwangency Sinten’s Newsagency Alert
Delicatessen
Bode's
Herbert Street
Andrew's
West Find
Alfie
Powell Street
Queen's Reach
Andersen & Prohaska Ateel
Bowen Council Debates Extra Rate for Street Upkeep
Bowen Town Council discusses employing an extra worker to clean streets and footpaths and fund repairs through a higher rate. Aldermen argue for better footpath maintenance, weed control, and park work, while noting financial limits and government funding uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Ald. HW
Darwen
Ata
Mackay
Ald. Hlt
Kelly
Denison Park
Town Meeting Debates Budget and Beautification Plans
The council discusses a budget provision for street cleaning and beautification work. Disputed points include delaying decisions for three months and debates over labor, tree removal, and town appearance. Aldermen Hag and Darwen push changes while residents favor tidier streets if rates rise. Al led by Hammond defers actions awaiting new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwen
Ald
Kelly
Wiille
Gregory Spree
Rees
Denkson
Hammond
Mr. & HL
Mortensen
Welldon
Ali Darwen
Coumnell
Taradag
Polley
Darren
Belly
Bowen Seeds Noted Poor Seed Run With Small Envelopes
A brief item reports small seed envelopes of 3 inches with 248 units, noting poor quantities of Bowen independent seed.
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Roy Jones
Tor
Pty
Cronut Srhnston
Heonomien
Rootes Group
H.M.B
Keith W. Hunt
P. J. Box
CNR
Gordon & Gregory Sts
Delta
Neptune
Bowen Fruit Export and
Delta Co-op
Thone
Easterbrook
Beethoven
Mendelsshon
Wagner
K. L. Vennard
Poole Street
Olla Por Insurance Protection
W. Ark. Harris
The
South British Insurance CO. Ltd
Inc
Costa
Inez Hoanelal
Connell
Fudd
Flamimond
Tainmond
Vicegory
Conwell
Lot
Austin Cars & Utilities
Delta Timber Yards
W. Ayles
P.O
Dave Chapmans
Illiams Street
Hudson & Ringer Careeae Diamond (T
David Brown
ARIEL
Triumph
Matchless
James Motor Cycles
Thundercloud
James DE Luxe
Dave Chapman
York
Mark Job Wis
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