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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
2
An OCR fragment touts a patent remedy named Mowe's Indian Root Pills claiming to cure many ills. It mentions heart and nervous issues, digestion and bile, asserting the product purges toxins and cleanses the system to restore health. The text is disjointed and relies on archaic language.
Bowen Chamber of Commerce discusses public land reserve near Queen's Beach, valuation court under local act, and municipal finances. Notes include requests for dredging, support for the Jubilee ad, and calls to fund memorials and local bands while balancing government contacts and harbour improvements.
A fragmented report details debates in a local assembly on improving welfare for the deaf and dumb citizens, naming key figures and committees, including the Queenmuald and other officials, as they discuss funding, housing, and education programs. The piece notes ongoing oversight and community concerns about worker welfare and public assistance.
Fragmentary advertisement describes cotton material pricing per yard and extra charges for preparation. Mentions collection point at a New agency on Herbert Street and prompt attention, with several garbled terms and names.
In a public notice a Mrs M M Seinner line announces a business under the name Shiner & Hons operating from premises near R. Miller & Co. They offer stringed instruments lessons and repairs, fancy work, dressmaking, confectionery, needlework, crochet, tatting, home repairs, second hand furniture, mattress remaking, furniture repair, and delivery by phone at 100.
In Invercona JT. Moore and E. Farmer present a fare review. The text also lists names and items available from B. J. Mages Tid and others, including Hrebort Braet, with packets and supplies mentioned.
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