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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1922

Page

6

Compulsory Conference on Innisfail Waterside Strike

In Brisbane a compulsory conference in the Arbitration Court over the Innisfail waterside dispute ended quickly after two minutes of arbitration. The parties will reconvene tomorrow as work remains tied up at the port with £90,000 of sugar awaiting shipment and potential losses noted at South Johnstone Mill. Feather of the Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association expressed hope for a final settlement. The Premier warned of the risk to £20,000 worth of sugar if not moved before cyclone season amid a stubborn standoff by waterside workers.

Brisbane Arbitration Court Watersiders Innisfail Feather Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association South Johnstone

Mackay Hampden Section Opened to North Coast Line

Brisbane reports the minister for railways opened the Mackay Hampden section of the North Coast line at Mackay Larcombs. The deselro tated works involved about a thousand men. Rail communication to Townsville expected by December 1929, linking Cardwell and Brisbane for nearly 1000 miles.

Brisbane Raiways Mackay Mackay-Hampden Larcombs Townaville Oardwell

Registration of Tax Agents Board approves applicants

Brisbane reports the Registration of Tax Agents Board approving a number of applications for registration. The Income Tax Act requires registered tax agents to charge fees for income tax returns. the board notes the registration count is still comparatively small and not widely known.

Brisbane Registration of Tax Agents Board

The Liquor Question in Brisbane State Polls

Memorials were filed for holding local option polls under the Liquor act. Applications for polls in districts will be decided by ballot by next May. A statewide poll on prohibition or related questions is set for October next year. Numerous memorials have been received by the Home Secretary's Department, mainly for new licenses.

Brisbane Home Secretary's Department

Baker overcome by fumes in bakehouse tragedy

Sydney reports Frederick Rimington aged 50 a baker died from carbon monoxide fumes in a bakehouse. He worked above the oven and was overcome after it vented fumes from a coke heated fire. He collapsed outdoors and died minutes later. Inspectorate ordered the oven closed until an inquiry.

Sydney Frederick Rimington Rimington Rimingtom

Committed for Trial in Bank Robbery Case

Sydney report: Kwong Loi, 31, and George Anderson, 62, were committed for trial on charges of breaking into the Government Savings Bank at Kogarab on November 27 and attempting to steal.

Sydney

Labour Leader in a Private Hospital Illness

Sydney reports Charlton head of the Federal Labour Party is in a private hospital with a non serious condition. The illness is attributed to a nervous breakdown from the stresses of the election campaign.

Sydney Charlton Federal Labour Party

Union Steamer Mukura Set To Sail From Sydney

Volunteer crew reports Mukura prepared for Vancouver voyage with full passenger, mail, and fish cargo. Sydney dispatch notes Union line steamer holds up plans as voyage approaches, signaling impending departure tomorrow.

Sydney Mukura Vancouver Union

Rexona Campers Find Relief on the Trail

An outtake advertisement touts Rexona as a camper’s friend, claiming rapid healing of bites and minor injuries. It promotes carrying Rexona in the kit to ease pain and prevent irritation during camping trips.

Plaza Tooth Paste and Prime Minister Besieged

An early 20th century item notes Plaza Tooth Paste advertised as a refined dental cream for whitening and gum health. In Melbourne a crowd besieged the Prime Minister after a Town Hall address, police rescuing him as he was moved to his car amid a hostile demonstration.

Plaza Lara Wihes Priva Melbourne Swanston Treat Heine

Greek executions cause king's imprisonment and funerals

Athens notes report the new king’s attempted departure thwarted by the government, ministers shot at a civil hospital near the palace, and relatives allowed to bid farewell before bodies are carried to the cemetery. London dispatches say Lindley is to leave Athens, with refugees in Western Thrace facing starvation and disease amid roving ethnic bands.

Athens Royal Palace London House of Commons Lindley Constantinople Daily Express Thrace

Dail Eireann In Danger Reported In Dublin

London dispatch notes a plot to kidnap Dail Eireann deputies and suppress the assembly. Deputies accept the danger, saying a dozen members could form a quorum. ONeill states all present face death sentences from the rebel forces.

London Dublin Daily Chronicle Dail Eirann O'Neil

Reparation Question Sparks Paris and Rhine Occupation

Washington reports insistently cite France preparing to invade the Ruhr. France denies planning action. A high government source says American forces in the Rhine will not return home for now due to an important foreign affairs reason, with France likely to influence U S policy.

Washinton France Villey United Press Association Rhine United States

Piles Remedy Promoted With Personal Endorsements

Serious claims are made for a pile remedy Dean's Ointment. Advertisements quote patient testimonials from Parramatta Sydney praising swift relief and lasting cures. The item notes price ninepence per pot and postal order availability through Foster McClellan & Co in Sydney.

Dean’ Olitmont George Kirby Sapbellz Street Parramatta Sydney Anus Don Dean Foster McClellan & Qa Wernilton Street

November race meeting at Townsville club amid small fields

The Townsville club held a thin November race meeting with several local horses absent. Publican's Booth ran by Mawhirt saw steady if not large attendance. prizes and betting circulated, with £56 10s passing through tote. Results include Moormaid first in Maiden Plate, Galloway winning Trial Handicap, Denman Lad in Flying Divisions, and Spear Boy triumphing Bowen Handicap.

Townsville Mawhirt Gaffney Ezzy J. H. Kelly J. T. Payne C. F. Strange Moormaid Miller R. P. Stewart Barton A.J. Kelsey H. Harding J. L. Jensen Galloway St. Ledger C. L. Schilling Mt.Elliott P. H. Edgerton Spear Boy Evens Galloway Mt Elliott Optote Mt. Elliott Divvy R. Smith J. Quinn F. Bt. Ledger Lady Cobboddee Evens Fiance Ou Tote Fiance Lally Cobboddee Bowen Kirby W. Miller Denman Lad Denman G.a4 P. H Hdgerton J.E. Kelly Ayr T. O. Payne A. J. Kelsey Sanfarian R. F. Stewart Huron Lad Regal King R. Maltby D. Miller T. ©. Jensen King Nerrin Bit O’ Swish Townsville Bulletin Golden Shred Lanigan Wedding Seal Haniva Windoo Love's Gift Sir Hiffel Evens Sir Eiffel Miss Vesper Hagie Lad Ratz

Bowen Rifle Club Shoot Sees A Eyles Win Stage One

In a two stage event at Bowen Rifle Club A Eyles posted a strong 91 on day one, with Hidsell scoring 85 on Sunday to win at 800 and 900 yards. The handicap suggests Hidsell may drop a peg soon as stage two approaches for Hospital Cup on December 8.

A. Eyles Hidsell Micky Kennedy Jb Fe Tagget

Wolidays MAGEKES Sell Handy Kit Case Attire and Lunch Cases

Wolidays MAGEKES advertise suit cases Handy Kit Case Attire and lunch cases priced to fit all purses in all sizes. The listing highlights a range of portable storage options aimed at varied budgets, emphasizing affordability and variety.

Magekes

Rowen Independent announces ad_change deadlines

Advertisers are informed that advertisement changes for Saturday's issue must be received by Thursday at noon and for Tuesday's issue by Monday at noon. Darwin, Proprietor.

Hatardey

Cricket roundup shows Commercials beat Public Servants by 73 runs

Harcourt Hoonts reports a Commercials victory by 73 runs in the first innings, opening a lead of 11 points over the Public Servants who trail the Cities by two. The piece discusses scheduling, two day matches, and notes standout scores from N. Huan 77, J. Bandera 68, O'Regan 81, and others, along with bowling figures and upcoming Townville visit.

Harcourt Hoonts Bunday Teat Npg Bunday Huan Goda Nana Per Fencs J. Bandera Tim Kent Cana O'Rogan Will Dog Billy Nicol Hiseman Ryan Baker Osiris Bowen Publia Garrants Bisaman Gandere Bakar O'Regan Eyy Doran Hull

See Magees Baby Ceffuloid Dolls

A brief item notes Magee offers baby ceffuloid dolls during mid June sale periods from the 14th to the 25th with prices listed at 95 shillings and related promotions drawing local shoppers.

Magees

Home Hill to Get Newspaper and Printing Works

Home Hill residents will welcome a new newspaper and job printing plant opening early next year by Mr Thos in Delta Advocate. The venture aims to serve the district as a valuable community asset and provide local news and printing services.

Home Hill N. O. Register Dinetrict Thos Delta Advocate

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