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Roy Darwen Roy Darwen i(A118636 works by)
Born: Established: 1918 Bowen, Bowen area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland, ; Died: Ceased: 1993
Gender: Male
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Roy Darwen served as a printer at The Bowen Independent which had been founded by his father William Henry Darwen (q.v.) in 1903. However he soon moved west to Blackall where he served for 31 years as proprietor of The Barcoo Independent. Darwen was heavily involved in Blackall civic life, serving as president of numerous organisations ranging from the Turf Club and the RSL to the Shire Chairmanship. On retirement, he returned to work at The Bowen Independent on a part-time basis.

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