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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
4
Cooma Adrift As Machinery Fails Off Solitary Island
A Sydney to Queensland steamer named Cooma reported by light-keeper, drifted south of Solitary Island after its machinery broke down. The vessel continued northward after 3 45 this afternoon, abandoning controlled movement and leaving authorities to monitor its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooma
Sydney
Queensland
Sister Partridge Case Aims £6000 Damages
Sydney reports indicate instructions have been given to sue for damages up to £6000 for the arrest and detention of the escaped nun Bridget Partridge. The proceedings target those responsible for her detention, with the alleged act described as unjust and actionable. In a separate note, robbers boarded a dray at Darling Island, workers interrupted the theft and most thieves fled, with most goods recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bridget Partridge
Bydney
Berry
Tesmer Walllue
Darling Island
Murder charge after boy found dead at cliff edge
A 15 year old Arthur Sprague was arrested and charged with the murder of Etseyt Weeks whose body lay at the foot of a 360 foot cliff after months of illness. Weeks had earlier purchased a pension and money matters are noted. The Prince of Wales voyage details are also mentioned from Sydney reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Arthur Sprague
Etseyt Weeks
Weeks
Jeff Picton
Motor car overturns and catches fire on Concord Road
A motor car driven by Frank Clayborough overturned after avoiding a cart on Concord Road Barrwood last night. Clayborough was found unconscious with concussion while other occupants had minor injuries. Passengers helped clear from the wreck and the fire was extinguished. The Governor General and wife will visit Queensland returning to Brisbane August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syaney
Frank Clayborough
Concord
Barrwood
Clayborough
Peasengers
Gunerais
Queensland
Melbourne
Calrns
Bislane
Rockinmpton
Mackey
Townsville
Brisbae
Farmer Discovers Nugget of Gold Near Bendigo
A farmer named Péter Hansen near Bendigo while ploughing a field unearthed a nugget of gold weighing about 34 ounces. The country is not known for gold but the find is believed to be dropped by Aboriginals. The nugget is valued at roughly £145 and the discovery occurred after years of cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péter Hansen
Bendigo
Distressing Motor Accident in Melbourne Suburb
Fragmentary report of a roadside crash near Kor on OW year. A male driver collided with a stationary vehicle, leading to critical injuries and a fatality. Police and hospital staff attended, and investigators began briefing at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebourne
Nowiliy
Kor
Papi
Bom
Radi
Ted
Cas Usta Shou
Cme
Lindsay
Severe Thunderstorm At Hindmarsh Causes Fire Damage
A severe thunderstorm struck Hindmarsh causing a fire in a galvanized iron structure atop Ring and Fon's store. The incident, witnessed Sunday in Adelaide, resulted in material damage and prompted emergency response. Details remain incomplete due to partial OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindmarsh
Acton
Fon Currey
Adelaide
Ring & Fon
Proseriy
Wangaratta Jockey Club changes Merinda Handicap details
Merinda Handicap is altered to 1 mile and prize money revised to 15 pounds for first, 2 pounds for third, with nomination and acceptance dates noted. Open Trot set at 5 pounds for 1 mile with close of nominations in August. The text then shifts to incomplete notes about an incident with a flying route, family dining room, and widespread damage to electric poles causing church services to be canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirby
Hom
Sec
TurE News At The Park Details Incomplete Report
The fragmentary OCR describes races and events at the Atv Park with Murph Uy Taranto, various riders and horses, and scattered results. It references Randwick, Darby, and multiple horse names, with cagey notes on wins, losses, and placings amid a crowded, jumbled listing of names and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture News
Hrubann
Sntuethys
Thie Atv Park
Iiacan
Raesitod Poldler'n Murph Uy
Taranto
Tengaline A
Winmer
Halt m Fenyth
Grain
SB Longis
Vann
Tg Lew
Fiero
Batt
Winnie al
Mugot
Tom. C
Syaney
Randwick
Theo
Vising
Undlaap
Tewuly
Myamtiy
Winder
Nates
Darby Chauisbiry Park
Kant Darby
Aarta
Laonia B
Winsaea
Goon
Trouble in Ireland reports bold piracy on sea and land
London reports fifty armed men in rowing boats halted a cargo flotilla off Carrick near Shannon and seized 1400 gallons of petrol. Raiders in Dublin captured mails for the Viceroy Viscount French and military authorities. The Cork Lord Mayor and Sinn Fein leaders face trial and possible deportation. A Cork hunger striker prisoner will be moved to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London
Carrick
Bhannon
Dublin
Viscount French
Cork
Ottie Sinn Felners
Coual Spartinl
Great Britain
Soldiers fire into crowd on Capel Street in Dublin
London reports a party of soldiers in Dublin fired a volley at Capel Street after petty crowd annoyances. Several people and some soldiers were wounded. Reinforcements arrived to restore order. An important statement by Bonar Law is promised in the House of Commons on Monday regarding Dominion Home Rule for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
Capel Street
Bonar Law
Freeman's Journal
Bonkr Lew Will
House of Coumians
Irelawt
Poles Refuse Bolshevik Terms for Battle Near Warsaw
News from multiple fronts reports Polish resistance to Bolshevik terms and mobilization for a major clash near Warsaw while Bolsheviks plan an anticipated attack on Romania. Reports also claim Serbian forces occupy areas and the fortress at Soldau faces assault as Warsaw reportedly surrounds the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Watton
Warsaw
Attempted assassination of Greece PM Venexelos near Bari
An attack on Prime Minister Venexelos of Greece occurred while en route from Paris to Nite. Two young Greeks, a engineer and a journalist, attempted to seize Venexelos amid counterattacks and household resistance. Reports note damage and protective action by Venexelos’ guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr Veldaye
Greece
Venexelos
Gare Ne Lwon
Paris
Nite
Reward notice with names of supporters and firms
£ 500 REWARD. A corrupted list of names and firms appears in this notice urging action and warning against informants. The document references multiple companies and individuals across locations, indicating a broad public appeal and potential legal implications.
Killarney Refreshment Rooms Ad Offers Food and Drinks
Bowen Gregory Street advertises Sun supply all types of feed drinks tea cocoa and hot chocolate plus boiled eggs peas potatoes and pork sausage meals and board and residence. The listing mentions various breakfast and meal options with prices and items such as tea coffee and other beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Street
Bowen
Notice of Rasoby Dullnese Publication Confusion
Fragmentary notice referencing Rasoby Dullnese and individuals Mesiry Al Mott and Me Patsey. It mentions public reply, commended by someone named Ka REPLY Lule pomers, and a breast curt at rules with a trad in all they aol.
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J. E. Kelly
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Rwtall Family & Ing Ice & Gold Storage Works
Eamillies
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the House of Good Values
Boot House
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Reet
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Jess
Uefa Et Socnrats
Eeranary
Farmer's Engine
Yon
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