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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
5
Bi monthly December list shows names of persons likely qualified to vote in Bowen for the 1914 Legislative Assembly election. Objections must be sent to the State Electoral Registrar at Bowen and to those objected to by January 19, 1915. Dated December 1, 1914. Official notice signed by rv. ER. DWYER, State Electoral Registrar.
At the December Monthly League meeting President Mr C J Marshall reported a Brisbane deputation meeting with Mr Caine MLA about the proposed Bowen River Coal Field Railway. He cited a long interview with Government Geologist Mr Dunstan who said Blake was finalizing survey plans and would visit the field once ready. Dunstan noted several Companies were active and the field appeared first class. Ministers for Railways and Agriculture were awaiting Dunstan's final report and, if favorable, a permanent survey and railway construction would be considered.
Nominations for the Hospital and New Year Meeting close at 4 p.m. on Monday December 14 with Secretary Richard Longworth. A Melbourne Cup winner in the 10 sweep drew Kingeburgh and Moonbria, taking £13,000. Other notes include Boxing Day details, forthcoming Ross River Sailing Club regatta on December 26 27, and various regional sailing entries.
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