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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe goods and prices with garbled spellings. Mentions words like bleated frills and floral patterns, suggesting a catalog or marketplace display. No clear names or locations are identifiable.
The Proseepine Show opened at the Bhow Grounds with the Camp Drafting competition won by Mr Tuyen scoring 188 points. Attendance was fair with many visitors and exhibits across dairy, poultry, cattle and art, while weather and muddy grounds affected preparation and crowd movement.
Business Men and Business Women are urged to value sensible glasses designed for comfort and appearance. The Optical House of Al Green & Co announces expert optometry in Brisbane with a five day private consultation at the North Australian Hotel from August 22 to 25.
Telegraphic news recounts a fatal accident near Brermaty on Saturday. George Smith, a single farmer, sustained head injuries and died almost immediately after the vehicle struck a tree. Waite party-wad and others were injured.
Brisbane reports Premier Theodor condemns LW WW agitators as direct action violencing Labour values. He urges Labour supporters to back industrial arbitration and political action and to oppose advocates of LW WW methods in any industry.
Henry Smith aged 51, a married man, was fatally bitten by a snake while out shooting near Brisbane on Monday. Despite medical remedies, he died within a few hours. He leaves a widow and three children.
An Australian stockman at Honeycomb Station in Central Queensland was killed while out mustering cattle when a horse bolted him into a tree. He was taken by train to Rockhampton where an operation failed to restore consciousness and he died.
In Rockhampton on Saturday revolver shots fired near William Street led to a chase. Police later arrested eight men, including Albert aged 40, on weapons charges and for conspiring to harm others. In Sydney, West Sydney Labor ballot gave Lord Mayor Lambert an absolute majority with Lambert 66a to Wallace 252.
Melbourne reports nominations for state elections closed. Eighty-eight members were unopposed, including 41 ministerialists. Contests likely for 46 electorates. There were 123 nominations for 65 seats with 55 ministerialists, 8 independents, 42 Labor, and 18 Free Trade or related Union supporters.
Melbourne reports the Premier warns of a difficult period ahead with rising unemployment. He pledges swift action and a public works program to create jobs and support the state economy, aiming to temper the impact if conditions worsen.
Three members of the Communist Party in Wellton were convicted of involvement in selling seditious literature. George Wilkinson, a waterworks worker, received two years in gaol. Williams Blair was fined £25. Hedwig Weitzel, a Bachelor of Arts at Victoria College, was fined £0. The publications included the Australian Communist, argued to encourage violence and unrest.
London reports clash over Irish affairs with Downing Street officials cautious and seen as unfavourable. The Sin Guy Times’ correspondent cites De Valera’s position and unease over peace terms, while references to leaders and possible agreements appear muddled and unsettled.
The Dail Erran and leaders including Lontan De Valera and Collenpues draft the response to avoid betraying Tein ideals. The reply goes to a Dublin Mansion House meeting on Monday as Lloyd George notes government terms could not be altered but negotiations stay open. Retail terms are mentioned with hope Irish leaders accept broad freedom measures.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Bengal's Lunecharsky, Soviet Commissary for Baue, stating crowds of children deserted by parents starve on the Volga banks. Some parents drown their children to avoid witnessing gradual starvation. Communists in famine regions fear violence from wandering masses.
The Russian trade delegation in London says harvests outside famine districts may prove satisfactory after agricultural reforms. They note possible exports to the Jamto area of 48 000 tons of potatoes and 8 000 tons of corn. Cholera cases since January total 11 871.
The preliminary inquiry into the grounding of the Arawatta reports second officer James Edward Morrison took over from Mr Newt. He describes course errors from Hammer Toland to Allenby Island and Ingot Toland, a strong tide, and delayed master contact. The ship foundered with no casualties and the inquiry adjourned.
A noisy, garbled plea from T Jones owner of The Greengrocer asks the public for financial assistance. The notice promises an ample supply of vegetables and acknowledges donations in their independent publication.
Reported results from a Saturday program include Bundrook and Kale pina victories in the Fourth Division, female entries in plate events, plus King Arthur leading a handily won race. Australia scores appear in a London summary with bowls and cricket snippets, listing notable names and match figures.
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