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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

3

Queensland Land Acts Amendment Bill Debated in Parliament

Telegraphic Brisbane report notes the second reading of the Land Acts Amendment Bill in Queensland Parliament with a two hour speech by the Minister for Lands Dunstan. The debate adjourned as supporters claim close settlement will not easily succeed in the west while opponents question its effectiveness amid drought and land policy shifts.

Brisbane Queensland Dunstan Taylor

Good Rains Reported Across Queensland and NSW

Good rains are reported from Brisbane to western districts including Ouo namealis St George Tambo Winton Aramac and Barcaldine during the recent showers with many places recording over an inch and the northwest NSW areas seeing 4 to 4 inches. Considerable property damage is noted.

Banqueensland New South Wales Brisbane Ouonamealis St. George Tambo Winton Aramac Barcaldine Pnet

Waterside Strike Sparks Labour Council Action

Sydney Friday meeting of Ye Labour Council complains leaders of water white lad declared the regent strike without concurrence of unmoviated unions. Majority of union members were out of work due to stoppage. Council resolves to ask Australian Council of Erads Unions to convene counter unions and to urge affiliated members to refrain from overtime until an unemployed worker is absorbed.

Bydney Ye Labour Council Water White Lad Regent Stsike Australian Council of Erads Transport Uiulons

State Cabinet discusses pre election graft in liquor act amendment

The Cabinet met to hear allegations of graft connected to liquor act amendment prior to elections. A royal commission would probe who benefited and money used to influence legislation. Startling statements from October 5 at a meeting of the Wine and Spirit Growers Defense Association referenced funds raised to affect the reform.

Mde Wine and Spirit Growers Defense Association

Melbourne Shooting Case Noted for Judge’s Displeased Verdict

In Criminal Court at South Melbourne on July 26 Leslie Molloy faced charges for firing at Joseph Rive with intent to grievous bodily harm and unlawfully wounding Rice. Molloy, unrepresented, admitted the shot and blamed drink and anger over seeing Rice with his wife. the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Verdict Overturned as Jury Conviction Quashed

Jurors faced with a sum of remarks from Tudge Wanley who laments the verdict as entirely against evidence and vows to do duty. The defendant stands guilty on both charges in the presented deliberations, with Wanley expressing sorrow at the outcome.

Ian Tudge Wanley

The Waterside Strike Settlement Reported In Australia

Melbourne reports a peaceful resumption of shipping across all ports as Judge Heeley’s decision takes effect. Most idle ships are back in service while Sydney union leaders caution the settlement may mask deeper issues, predicting possible future trouble. Tender actions cited strong owner stances and general maritime union opposition as key factors in ending the strike.

Melbourne Judge Heeley Australia Sydney Judge Heehy

Smith and Pond Abort Endurance Flight Break Attempt

Cablegrams report Captain Kingsford Smith and Lieut Pond taking off at Mille field for a record endurance attempt. After over three hours in the air a broken pipe ling forced a return, with plans to try again December 6 if repairs are ready.

San Francigeo Kingsford Smith Pond Millefield San Francisco Smith Millsfield Machanice

One Drunk in Court This Week Is Jimmy Noble

Police Court records show a single drunken case this week, the defendant Jimmy Noble. He appeared Monday under presiding official Mr. Burebill and waived bail set at 65 shillings. The entry notes the case as a nonstarter with unclear further details.

Jimmy Noble Jimmy Lash Burebill

Dawn's Backache Kidney Pills Tale of Relief

A caller recounts severe kidney pain and backache before discovering Dawn's Kidney Pills. After three bottles, symptoms eased and health improved, praising the product as the best kidney remedy. Sold by all druggists and medical outlets.

Vouter-MoUlellas O Brepristirs Bydoy

Three British Productions In London Stage Notes

Announcement outlines British productions including The Ghost Train and When Fleet Meets Pleat. Names cited include Enid Stamp Taylor Ivy Clos Davin Uayford Noble and others. References mention British Legion and support from wartime guidance with National productions.

National Production Depietit Benre Grand Pleot Ln Natury Britian Legion Uke Britah Independeet Produrtione Lita Stane Vioint Hapenn Tes Davin Uayford Noble AM Goddard Enid Stamp Taylor Ivy Clos Agin Walon France

Stars and Theatres at Cox Mare Visit Curtain

Reconstruction of a chaotic cinema report outlines Cox Mare on tour with The Geet two seals in the Capital Theatre Sydney and a push for 1028 Orient dates. Mentions Moore and Doyle staff, Edwards Lang, and attempts to cast for The Adorable. a busy Australian Hollywood connection era with production plans and returning figures.

Cox Mare Dia Rabiegeama Union Theatren Fox Capital Sydney Cource Aematritton Goatim Ener Raparta Mat Moora Auetealle White Orient Ion Moore Doyle Reuda Juha Eberson Cane Wwe Epersosy Weslgae Bydung Hila U.B Saxotia Hermut Mehrmand Jack Garin Owens Alma Aking Ben Massame Cls Alec Wesy Appaarad di Jae

Market Notes and Race Records Highlight Late Report

Market reports from Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Townsville show varied fruit prices with ripe mangoes and smooth varieties listed. The Exlures final match of the second round begins Sunday at 3 pm between Commercials and Wanderers. Also cited are lengthy lists of players and a dramatic 25 000 mile endurance run set by Studebaker commander models at Amelia and Atlantic City Speedway, with speeds averaging over 60 mph.

Exlures Wanderers Thatoame B. Ryan M. Staines J.P. Ryan Dik Ayan Smoke Ryan C. Ashley J. Oa Lens Studebaker Brether Amelia Adyies Rondater Sedan Atlantic City Speedway Roadstern Contest Board American Automobile Association Atudebaker

Sluggish liver and cures by Morse Indian Co Pills

A fragmented health ad describes a sluggish liver causing indigestion constipation and lack of appetite. It promotes Morse Indian Co Pills claiming to restore liver and kidney function and speed recovery by stimulating natural detox and vitality.

Stuagiah Salamea

Weather Report Hints at Rain After Hot Week

The forecast notes a hot week with signs of rain, and a heavy shower traveled along the coast early yesterday morning though only a few drops reached town.

Magistrate Court Verdict For Goods Supplied At Shore Court

A verdict was returned yesterday in the shore court before G A Cameron Esq P M J B Kelly for goods supplied, totaling 518 16 11 and ooate.

G.A. Cameron, Esq P.M. J. B. Kelly

Motorists Mite and Vehicle Registrations Rise in Year

The report notes a near half million pound payment in registration and licence fees by 1998, with £252,999 collected in 1926-27. Registrations total 68,818 at June 30, including 68,380 cars, 3,642 trucks, and 8,941 motorcycles. Total classes reached 18,535 registrations for the year.

Teway Motor Vonioloa Jone

Hospital committee sets annual maintenance at 4000 pounds

The Hospital Committee on Thursday evening approved informing the Panturalista Association that the current annual cost of maintenance is £4000 and that pastoralists should contribute £300 per year to sustain the hospital under a voluntary system. With financial support from pastoralists and others the committee will strive to fund the hospital through voluntary means.

Panturalista Asanciation

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