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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
4
A garbled account references war mobilization, labor unrest, and economic pressures. Mentions price rises, worker issues, and political statements amid a broader wartime context with unclear speakers and dates.
The readable fragments depict a heated debate on taxation and wartime mobilization. References to government actions, labor, and conscription appear alongside mentions of financial figures and national control. The text hints at protest, party lines, and calls for broader mobilization amid economic strain.
In Parliament the Labour Party pledges to cut war burdens and protect workers while facing criticism over funding. Leaders rally support as they argue for production and social measures, citing figures and plans linked to wartime finance and national development.
A lone Independent candidate condemns both major parties in a national election, accusing them of empty policies and divisive rhetoric. He urges electors to think for themselves and reject the party system, lamenting limited campaigning and urging a constructive alternative.
Clerymen and prohibition debate recurs in Pearson's Weekly with quotes from B G Bourchier and Father Bernard Vaughan. They oppose forced temperance laws, arguing a free England must allow personal choice and resist a national drink bill.
A large list details donations of cattle horses and other livestock from numerous donors including A J Potts J Andrews and James Andrews. The report lists totals for cattle and horses, raised funds, and names of contributing farms across multiple districts. The auction features responsible executors and mentions various locations and donors.
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