06 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
1
A damaged OCR transcription outlines a Port Denison Sailing Club meeting with discussions on rental, finances, and member disputes. The document mentions treasurer concerns, rent payments, a protest over housing, and upcoming committee actions for the Easter event and trophy decisions.
A garbled report describes a Labour Party event with mentions of Parlisientary and Too- Woomba Centre leaders. It notes resignations, apposition remarks, and hopes for renewed strength, quoting various members and the Premier in a tense, historically charged scene.
Miwand Lee, 53, and Charles Ateheson were killed when 20 tons of sand collapsed in a pit near Mitchell. Lee suffered fatal injuries and Ateheson died later after extraction. Both men worked at the site and perished in the accident.
In the House of Representatives, an intense session centered on disputed statements by Amalgamated Wire over B. Clas Stations. Stewart accused Purkill of misinterpretation as Yuckilll protested loudly. Stewart and Siewnel clashed with Post Office officials over alleged interference with A.W.A participation.
Melbourne reports grave fears for Tasmanian trade as wool exports may be affected by government action. Transport Minister Dalton plans a special Melbourne visit to discuss the issue with union leaders. A government pause on action under the Transport Workers Act extends to the weekend while union talks proceed. Representative union officials recommended resumption of work by women and possible suspension of striking actions until a court review.
A chaotic crash scene description notes one fatality and multiple injuries among passengers including a woman and her daughter. The account mentions a law enforcement response, a weather-affected approach, and subsequent investigations tied to the McKernans and surrounding buildings as the scene unfolded near a pilot's decision.
Yesterday a murder and multiple deaths are linked to a tense police investigation in Awitealla. Detectives questioned several individuals as they traced a fatal blaze and the related deaths while authorities report arrests and a cautious public mood amid unfolding details.
An accident at a level crossing left a man and his wife dead and a bystander severely injured. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate a car collision near a levee crossing, with victims identified by local names and ages.
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