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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
1
Silt supply from J. Long at Seafurt offers firewood from an up-to-date mill. Orders are attended by A. 1). Hicosur or Ry Ball.
The article notes Vepapl Bros LPP preparing for Christmas with large stocks of bread and fruit, listing various items and suppliers in a bustling local market. It mentions inspections of goods and intentions to supply customers, though the text is garbled and some names and places are unclear.
Mr Gles Gorton of Proserpine visits Cooktown district after seven years away and reports rapid agricultural improvements. He notes thriving citrus orchards at Nicklebury and Blacey, expanding peanut and maize farming, rich volcanic soils, and new settlement activity around Bustard Park and Adavale. He predicts wide farmer settlement and continued growth in citrus and peanut crops.
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