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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1932

Page

3

Proserpine News Notes Imports Exports and Local Demise

The frust consignments to Sydney and Newcastle totalled 11 tons including 580 c/s of tomatoes and 64 cases bagnons. Queensland deliveries added 3 tons 2 owt. An immunisation drive against diphtheria in Proserpine reports great success with over 20 children receiving first injections. Last week cane crushing reached 5049 tons yielding a 14.2 ccs return though early-week supply shortfalls occurred. The late Mr John Compton, Proserpine pioneer, passed at district hospital. he helped establish Fern THY farm at Mt Julian and held local leadership roles, leaving a respected legacy.

Sydney Newcastle Queensland Dittmer C.c.s John Compton Proserpine Herefordshire England Australia Brisbane Bowen Howen Mt. Julian Lethebrook Wangaratta Droverpline Compton William MacGregor McGrregor

Heenzo Introduces A Wonderful Tonic For Nerves

Sufferers from nerves and related ailments find relief with Heans Tonic Nerve Nuts described as a famous nerve food and tone. The tablet form is convenient for daily use and dosage accuracy. Priced at 8 shillings per bar with various envelope sizes listed for purchase.

Sugar industry worries fade in Cabinet doubt

Senator Foll says federal parliament likely to avoid injuring the sugar industry with a majority vote. He notes many members across parties support the industry and that southern MPs fear ending protections could embolden attacks on other states.

Khrismane Frithy Foll Queensland Australia Ueengland Melbourne Adelaide

Further road works to be carried out in Queensland

An Order in Council approved a new batch of road works funded by a 200000 pound government allocation to reduce unemployment. Major projects focus on Darling Downs, Warwick, Maryborough, Bundaberg, and Rockhampton. Mt Isa dispute over three dismissals resolved. mass meeting backs company proposals for conditional telestatement and an appeal board to review disciplinary cases. Work to resume immediately.

Brisbane Celler Darling Downs Warwick Maryborough Bondeberg Hockhampton Mt. Isa

Queensland Mining Laws Consolidated Into One Volume

Brisbane reports that Parliamentary Draughtsman Broadbent convalidated mining laws of Queensland from 1808 to 1900 and merged all enactments regulations and Order-in-Council into a single volume. The consolidation follows prior instructions by Mr Atherton and aims to support an early revival in mining.

Brisbane Broadbent Queensland Atherton Nillog

The Execution of Moxley

Moxley was executed after Wednesday at the Medney University where he had recently been employed as a telephone attendant.

Moxley Syipney Friclay Tou Ine Medney University Ila

Wool Industry Commission Planned for Rehabilitation

The Wool Industry Commission in New Zealand is proposed by Prime Minister Lyons to form a seven member committee representing the wool industry and government. The cabinet will review the inquiry and options, likely delaying final decisions until month’s end.

Canhehila Lyons Woal Mod

Australian stocks rally as markets digest rate cuts

Australian stock markets in Melbourne and Sydney rose after signs of lower rates and improved economic conditions. Analysts cited eased monetary policy and a broad market recovery, with gains led by government securities and financials across the major exchanges.

Melbourne Completial Austria Inn

Remarkable Disclosure On Victoria Relief Burden

The Premier reported that about a third of Victoria’s people received government relief. Total payments reached four million annually with the state contributing 24 million and the Commonwealth covering the rest, a drain deemed intolerable at the present scale.

Victoria Melbourne Commonwealth

British Delegation Sees Progress at Ottawa Conference

The British press interview cites expectations of progress toward preferential terms between Britain and the Dominions, with Canada to participate. A note warns readers to beware exaggerated remedies as war threats loom, while a local ad promotes fried fish and chips at Gregory Street.

Ottawa Britain Dominions Caneda

Bordal Health Salts Arrives in Australia For Health

Sufferers from stomach gases kidney and bowel troubles gain aid from Bordal Health Salts a new preparation now via Bordal Health Salts Company which has opened a Sydney factory The salts claim natural waters likeness and promise relief for constipation rheums biliousness and indigestion at 2/6 per bottle sold everywhere.

Australia Bordal Health Salts Company Sydney Vichy Marienbad Soho

Household Drapery Specials and Quality Goods

British ad lists nine drapery items with prices in shillings and pence. Items include single bed bolster quilts, reversible bedside mats, mohair fringed door mats, 50 inch fabric plain leather, floral curtains, linen towelling, union dowlas, tasseled kapok frilled duchess, and damask serviettes with sizes and price hints.

Kennedy Hospital annual meeting at Shire Hall held

The Kennedy Hospital contributors held their annual meeting at Shire Hall drawing about seventy attendees. The secretary read the last minutes, the president’s report was adopted, and financial statements showed low funds despite economies. Elections were held by ballot with J H Gaffney chosen as president, A R Heron as treasurer, and Cursitors and scrutineers named.

Shire Hall Messrs Massy and Gribble Smessre Masay A. R. Heron J. H. Gaffney A. Heron Diggins EF. W. Heron Donoghue 4. Heron Higglns Mesers Snay Mesere Macey and Carroll L. Gogle A. I. Hryant Leld Messrs. Pudosky T. Edward Leing E.R. Gilsey J_ H. Guffey J. EB Minay Lit Aa. K. Herom A. Weldon Tresarer OW. Heron Wi J. H. Carrell Vonmitter W. Onleh IL Fisher Tubalaik TL Strange F. Birunge J. Keinewan T. W. Eeey R. Rilott H. J. Curtis Kelly F. Cheffing A. D. Gordon J. Green Milter Hele B. Williame Duowse Jalrowley Presiait J.D. Galtner A. Ik Heron J. W. Heron Utumitre W. Gall UL Fisher Taboo Strange WU. Belgeins H. J. Curls A. H. Veron Mr. McCheane

Lottery Results and Prizes Drawn in Old Manuscript Locale

A garbled report notes yesterday’s draw activity with mentions of numbers 86 108 118 2170 16823 and 680 winning big prizes. It states most top prizes went to numbers under fifty thousand and describes many lower tier wins, including 1250 smaller prizes and 642 wins below 100,000.

Kalile Fetlah

Dr Morse Indian Regt Pills for Biliousness Relief

A historic medical ad touts Dr Morse's Indian Regt Pills as a swift remedy for biliousness. It claims the pills purify the blood, open clogged systems, and restore energy, with a purely vegetable formula and mild gentle action.

Morse

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Hutton J. C. Hutton Pty., Ltd Cheigne Crafti Fourham St, Valley Bane Ae Pad Sincene Love & Co, Ltd T. J. Heron the Guardian Heenzo Boas Independeny” Oey Telegraphic News Bodustelal Wie Vikiayavs Railways Promotion Central Division Railways W. A. Hooper Southern Divislon J. Chambers Hooper Austtalia London MY. Isa Wool Industry Commission Losure Bowen Fish Depot Gregory Street THE House OF Coombellis Union Dowlas Herbert Street Holbrook Townsville Winton Innisfail Holbrooks Bradbourne Rodney Tom Ban Brecytoe Towner Brann Gicect Loup
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