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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1931
Page
7
A woman pleads guilty at Leete to a legal operation amid poverty and seven children in 14 years. Justice McCardie criticizes the law, urges wider birth control knowledge for the poor, and proposes substantial amendments. The defendant is not imprisoned but bound over for two years. another case involves a mentally defective first child.
The C.O.D. balance sheet for year ended June 30 1841 shows profits of 8500 pounds, a large income tax payment, and major costs including a 384 banana ballot. It notes high expenses for meetings, travel, and marketing studies, with assets of 43508 pounds and fixed assets of 3418 pounds.
W K Kellogg chairman of Kellogg Company of Battle Creek Michigan says newspaper advertising proved highly effective this year and plans two new heavy campaigns this fall on two products. He expects sales to rise vs 1940 and end the year in the strongest position in Kellogg history with about 20 million served daily. The firm employs about 300 more people than last year.
Telegraphic news reports heavy rains in the South West causing severe flooding of the Bulloo and Paroo rivers and inundating Adarale streets. Large losses of sheep are feared and communications disruptions may hinder the election campaign with a plan to use a plane to convey ballots to flooded areas, risking voter disenfranchisement.
A meeting of 120 railwaymen who have not been reemployed since the strike was held yesterday in Townsville. Several alleged victimisation by officials and that the service was being run in a burlesque fashion. They decided to make representations in proper channels to secure reemployment for all.
Canberra reports a fall in the exchange rate to 25 from 30 per cent, seen as a large saving for the government totaling about a quarter of a million sterling for the month. Melbourne notes businessmen welcome the decision, while primary producers lament that the rate is not being maintained.
In Melbourne waterside circles the Beasley group is blamed for sparking a federal election. The move is seen as risking the Seinitn Government and workers’ job prospects. In Albury on Friday Mr Lyona spoke to a crowded meeting and earned a strong reception. The pledge to remove the Communist threat drew loud applause.
The Labor Daily accuses the Federal Government of confusion over grant allocation as Mr Theodore faces grave charges. Theodore refuses further inquiry and calls for election while Prime Minister Scullin appears exhausted and unable to defend actions. The piece portrays a Labor rally backing Theodore over twelve months of controversy.
Sir Charles Higham writes to the Daily Telegraph that clients with toll capital over £750,000 continue press advertising in 1982, with some increasing it. He notes the industry is productive and clients are launching new products with higher advertising budgets.
KOEPANT reports Kingsford Smith arrived in the Southern Star and departed shortly after for Bhima, noting a brief cablegram style stopover with minimal details.
The pound sterling rallied in New York on Thursday, tying at 142 cents to F454. The move offsets earlier lows from Wednesday and part of Monday’s decline in a brief currency shift.
In Madrid on Thursday Bert Winkler explained that a trip to South America left him short of cash, forcing an immediate return across the Atlantic. He said the flight was uneventful and he simply sat in his seat. the note mentions typewriter ribbons as a separate ad item and references Bowen Independent office supplies.
An advertisement touts Donn's Backache Kidney Pills as the best kidney medicine, with a quoted Queensland customer testimony. It describes initial symptoms of kidney trouble and claims the pills cured backache and improved health over time, urging purchase from Abe Ciellan Co.
Notice to advertisers states changes to standing ads for Saturday must be delivered by Wednesday to guarantee alterations. If for next issue, ads will be accepted until 2 pm on publication day, while late ads are due by 6 pm.
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