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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary wartime local notes mention tomato prices and quart fruit costs, plus a reference to exported personal photographs and magazines to Germany. The piece also describes a social dance at Wangaratta Lodge with about 90 couples, catered by local groups, and a disrupted ceremony involving Father Jaeger amid company parlance.
Bowen public notes a planned Bowen Picture Palace by C. Johnson on Powell Street with 2000 seats, asphalt flooring, bralite walls, electric dynamo, and town improvement symbolism. The project, designed by W. Thomas, reflects growth and uses day labour. no palace name yet chosen. There is also a lengthy unrelated section on town commerce and rates.
Fragmentary report records a discussion at a Central Committee meeting in Townside yesterday. It references the Queensland Income Tax Act and requests for internal revenue details, with mention of the Typasville Chamber of Commerce and the year 1920.
A garbled OCR page shows a heated exchange amid claims of a township coup and calls for change. Names and places are unreadable, but the text suggests accusations, protests, and requests for a response from officials amid a contested leadership issue.
Report by Hyoour Mc Justice Hiwing for the TW G over a 1916 case suggests five or six of twelve prisoners may be found not guilty or have sentences reduced. The royal commissions and government actions are tied to the judge's recommendations on seditious convictions and terms in prison. The piece also notes ongoing show results and other public notices amid broader local events.
A message from Mr and Mrs T and family at Kennedy Hospital expresses gratitude for sympathy and support after the passing of their daughter Phyllin. They acknowledge kind messages from many friends and thank those who offered condolences and services during this difficult time.
The annual tenur s fee schedule will be received at the office on Saturday at 251 Ave ist 1920. Lists of services to which bids may be offered are available at Boat Offices and private Receiving Offices, where text details may be obtained and applications made.
Removal notice states office will move further down George Street next to Mc J. Hunter's private residence. Telephone disconnected and business cannot operate in that way for some time. Despite moving, the firm claims to conduct business as usual.
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