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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1920

Page

3

Royalty engineer visit to assess naval force at Garden Island

Telegraphic update notes Royal Navy engineer Fowler and Abstralieth party inspecting seagoing waste facilities near Garden Island Sydney to judge suitability of coal and oil supplies for Australian operations. Mackay mayor receives notice of Governor General and party visit. Queensland debates liquor amendment and budget measures as opposition criticizes finance.

Macleay Ateunithoegs Gril Esavise Bhp Fatisy Esiral Bucky Weilvenday Mackay Tas Mackay M. A Sydney

Man Killed by Motor Car on Gregory Terrace Brisbane

A pedestrian was killed instantly when struck by a motor car on Gregory Terrace at about 4 45 Friday evening. The vehicle swerved to avoid water and struck a post, breaking the rear wheels and causing extensive damage. No address could be found for the deceased.

Brisbane Gregory Terrace

FURTHER STORING THE UPPER HOUSE AND WATERSIDE TROUBLES

Reports from Helshawe and Brisbane describe efforts to fill vacancies in the Upper House amid Election influence and a Waterside dispute after a conference between workers and shipowners. A weeklong stoppage may be called and cargo shipments continue under strain.

Helshawe Briday Oxal Brisbane Rockhampton Bundberg Willa Cambridge Osteen Cambridge

Atumarkable Murdar Case Heard In Sydney Police Court

In Sydney on Fridays last day of the learning centre case Eugene Balteul is charged with the murder of Annie Air Bett. Witness Josephine Crawford Falleni, daughter of a cruel mother, testified and the Crown asked to treat her hostile. The witness said her mother urged her to call Wet lathes and that Mrs Birk or others knew she was a woman. The mother appeared agitated. the accused defended and was committed for trial with bail refused.

Sysney Centea Eugene Balteul Annie Air Bett Josephine Crawford Falleni Birkatt Birkett Ball

Aeroplane collision injures pilot near Birri

An air crash occurred when D. Degaris piloting a Sopwith aeroplane left Birri for Kilssite and collided with a tree. Degaris sustained serious injuries while the other aviator escaped unharmed.

Adelaide D. Degaris Kilssite

Departure of Prince for Home Amid Royal Departure Scene

Reports describe the Prince of Wales Sydney departing on a homeward voyage. Crowds gathered at the harbor to watch the vessel sail, while observers counted the ship fading from sight. A separate note mentions talks of income tax on journalists and government promises to refund any payments.

Prince Paces Briday Wales Sydney Boos Freuster Hughes

Peace Loan Airplane Wrecked in Sydney

Sydney reports a Peace Loan aeroplane wreck after a tail struck a fence and fouled telegraph wires causing a nose dive and total loss. Melbourne notes the Second Peace Loan progress, with pledges and a slow start compared with prior campaigns.

Sydney Glen Tones

Cablegrams London Report on Shipowners' Rates Drop

Cablegrams from London note British shipowners report a decline in rate levels from thirty to twenty shillings per ton for overseas freight, reflecting shifting maritime charges during trade conditions.

London Oversea

Treachery of Arabs in Mesopotamia in Allahabad

Reports from Allahabad describe treachery by Araby in Mesopotamia with the Royal Suasee Regiment officer Lieut. Col. Leacheau fatally wounded at Kuta on August 12. His driver suffered fatal injuries next day while en route to Fuljuju. the officer’s body was recovered and later identified by his brother. Leacheau is noted to have traveled widely in Arabia and built a political record in Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamia Allahabad Col Leacheau Royal Suasee Regiment Kuta Hiss Ful Juju Leaeamat Arabia

Unclear OCR fragment hints at bribery and individuals

Fragmentary text mentions bribe use and various names, including Eveline Magid, Lam rate, Shamir, Wang, and others, with scattered terms like FOBEOLITE and Hor. Details are unreadable, but the piece seems to report on a bribery or corruption-related matter with multiple named persons.

Hrwe Teaima Wang

Fragmented trial notes reveal Yankee gambling case proceedings

The document outlines a court hearing involving Yankee gambling, with mentions of defendant and prosecutor roles, the sergeant’s testimony, and references to evidence and arguments about whether an avideam occurred. It includes details on witnesses, judge comments, and potential penalties, plus financial figures and chemical test notes.

Appreciation note leads to city funding debate

A long letter from a visitor to Bowen highlights community support and requests for aid. The discourse evolves into calls for hospital improvements, school needs, and municipal drainage works, with debate over who should fund a patrolled public project and how much to allocate.

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