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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

4

War News From Halifax and Frontline Descriptions

Reported bombardments and troop movements sketch a chaotic war scene with Halifax referenced amid explosions and casualties. It notes German operations, Austrian alignments, and British counteractions, with scattered notes on Paris, Meuse artillery, and Dunkirk raids.

Aield Paris Meuse Upper Alsace Richemefels Gortemack Laon Isateros Satu Liu Uozenogniab Anya Uaig Oly Gupgentraling Tories Shun Friar& Gunman Avsiga Frataau

Disqualification From Voting At The Referendum

The article lists who cannot vote in the Military Service Referendum on December 20 1917. It includes naturalised British subjects born in enemy countries and children of those born in enemy countries. Provisions allow certain exceptions for those with returning service members or those enrolled in the Commonwealth Elector system who provide declarations or certificates. It details conditions for presiding officers and district command verification.

Australia Commonwealth France Denmark Germany Austra Koroes

Correspondence on a Canegrowers wager and a debate

A letter discusses a £6 wager among Proserpine Canegrowers members over whether politics should enter the association. The writer urges a farmer attendance debate to settle the issue, noting hospital funds at stake and past political entanglements.

Otter Moregun T Coumider Bowen Proserpine Farmer's Association Guardian Morgan Brisbane W. B. Morgan Ede A/W.U Vebster

Proserpine Farmers' Association Letter Controversy Verdict

A letter from V. B. Biggs discusses a heated dispute over political influence within the Proserpine Farmers' Association. The editor notes a verdict by a witness named Smith supporting the writer of a letter, while urging the matter be thrown out before the farmers present.

Sinew Flags Bismel Smith Proserpine

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted in Sydney Ad

An old advertisement cites Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney discomfort. It claims lasting relief after up to twelve months use and notes the product is sold by Foster McClellan & Co at 76 Pitt Street, Sydney with price details.

Halifax Bourlon Pelor Lavatqyuefle Logon Thuring Pyare Austria Rel Thariden Tobie Petrograd Austro-Gerwan Theodore Lewis Macdonald George Strest Oni Etionen Neadleas Evemud Avil Anda Aeven Doan Foster McClellan & Co Pitt Streat Sydney

Notice to appear for lease and disturbance protections

Notice dated October 27 1917 from A J Wallsco tt warns that any person who disturbs pr operty holdings during the dry months will be prosecuted. The notice sets showtime requirements for Kalli Valley Premhold and references Brey hold without white flag.

Kalli Valley

Unclear OCR attributions in legal notice fragment

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and phrases, resembling a damaged legal or public notice. The readable parts mention community, conviction, possession, and various proper nouns, but the overall meaning is obscured by corrupted characters and jumbled words. No coherent event or outcome can be established.

Queen's Bagh camp service and local notices

Lloret notifies readers of a camp service at Queen's Bagh on Sundays and sunrays. The notice mentions a refreshment area with meals available and open hours. It references residents and a visitor area near Central Habe and a garden with child-related activities.

Lloret Ueti Queen'y Beach

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