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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
3
Fragmented notice reports a sawmill takeover at Ons Bavernul Plant and engagement with V. Byles. Mentions Longford and Lom prepared to supply Bre Wout, with references to pricing, materials, and unnamed officials. Contains garbled names and dates, unclear authorities and locations.
Telegraphic News reports a motor car accident in Toownanha where Violet Willian, 25, and four tailors were knocked down but not killed. Judge Mae Oawley orders the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners to be excluded from the Building Trade Award for twelve months due to the society’s actions during St Andrea Day. A separate Brisbane item recalls a tragedy at Kilburnie Downs where Ada Nelder, 36, killed husband after locking herself with children in a bedroom. the mother and one child died, others hospitalized.
English sailors in Sydney faced a serious melee after a strike action near Millers Point. A crowd of about 30 to 49 surged from English ships, injuring several mariners and prompting hospital treatment. Police approved mob dispersal as public disorder subsided.
A disruptive group described as armed men confronted a ward at Mercers Hoopla Dublin, attempting to force entry and release a prisoner. Guards or gentry blocked the intruders, violence erupted briefly, and the raiders retreated without securing entry.
In the Friday briefing new Allied proposals surface outlining a formation to be supplied this afternoon as Lord Orxon vows support. Optimistic tone prevails despite uncertain interim steps and cautious expectations.
London reports say the Downing Street conference called for a moratorium and full agreements on disarmament and conditions with Mussolini giving support. Washington signals a push to bring the United States back to the alliance, while a separate blaze in Yorkville area destroyed hundreds of buildings.
London dispatch reports a stormy debate in the Irish Parliament over the execution of Rory O Connor and Mallows and two other rebels, with talk of murder of a member. Lloyd George’s articles critique Britain France pact and postwar assurances, noting French Charginists and possible Rhine left-bank annexation fears. Paris reporting highlights disputes over pact interpretation and war warnings amid domestic tension.
Fragmented OCR of a boxing related page item with garbled phrases and numerous misspellings. Readable elements identify no clear event date or participants. Unable to extract verifiable names, locations, or outcomes from the provided fragment.
Advertisement from South British Insurance Company Limited includes capitalization details, policyholder greetings, and a 1923 resolution summary. It lists agents and rates for local, traveling, church, and educational function charges with time-based fees and reduction offers. It references North Queensland attorney W. K. McIllwaine and Nicolson Bros. as low agents in Townsville.
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