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Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

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Train Crash and Farm Hijack Stir Kelvin Grove

A man, Gilve O Connor, 27, died after a collision near Kelvin Grove when a rider was thrown from a cart and struck by a train. Ambulance crews conveyed him to the General Hospital where he died ten minutes after arrival. bystanders on the car panicked and several attempted to jump. No other passengers were hurt and the horse pulling the cart sustained injuries. Additionally a political note reports NSW Labour Council planning disruptive actions to oppose further deportations, including strikes and warship stop work meetings.

Belabave Kelvin Grove Betarday Gilve O'Connor General Hospital Yin Grove Hiad Lars

Prince's Farewell Message From Govern and People

The Governor receives a farewell note from the Prince expressing gratitude and reverence for His Excellency and the Australian nation. The message conveys respect and deep emotion as parting thanks from Anttrall authorities and people.

Lanimuck Felagram Anttrall

Report of Immigration Question

A report by Mr I E Sims and Miss Pughe Toney discusses the overseas Committee of England and the opportunities Australia offers for women immigrants. It notes few untrained domestic workers could succeed without training facilities and suggests England be examined to provide capable workers for Australia.

Sydney Barre I. E. Sims Pughe Toney Vito England Australia Hugland

Parer and McIntosh Fail to Reach Sydney on Fuel Shortage

Sydney Monday report states Jeviators Parer and McIntosh left Brisbane Saturday morning intending to reach Sydney by 3 pm. They arrived only at 4:30 pm after delays caused by petrol shortage, forced to ride at Nemensi where they remained for the night.

Parer McIntosh Sydney Pater Brisbane Bydney Nemensi

Sequel to Fatal Stabbing Affray in Sydney Court

In Sydney a sequel to a fatal stabbing case sees Ernest Henry Stocks aged 40, a labourer, charged with murder for the Thursday night incident. Charles Baker, Jack Diamond the jockey, and Maisie Williams aged 24 faced charges of assaulting Stocks with intent to rob. Stocks remanded until August 20.

Sydney Ernest Henry Stocks Charles Baker Jack Diamond Maisie Williams Stocks

Shortage of Labourers in Western Australia Report

The State Labour Office reports demand for all classes of labour far exceeds supply. Farm land clearing, saw mill work, and mining require more workers, with development stalled due to lack of suitable hands. Thousands of acres await clearing, but workers are scarce in Perth and regional areas, causing losses in pastoral districts as wages struggle to attract labor.

Perth Monnay Onr Surest

Trouble in Ireland and Bolshevik Moves Reported Abroad

Cablegrams report continued unrest in Ireland with Cork Lord Mayor McSweeney jailed for seditious speech and secret police code India. London dispatches reveal conflicting Bolshevik movement news with some predicting capture of 7,000 forces while others note right wing advances and tepid retreats amid European tension.

Ireland London Cork McSweeney India Wate Saw London Daily Express Warsaw

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