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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
2
The page lists diverse items from a matinee at Tirol to Baltic Works activities and film showings. It mentions a 1400 ton storage, 800 tons of wares, and upcoming performances featuring comedians and Australian content, with schedules, prices, and travel notes across local venues.
A telegraph report about an aviator escaping custody during a tumult at Cloncurry. It notes a long journey, hints at Valentine events, and mentions a co pilot Alton. The piece also reports a reduced sugar price and delivery delays in Brisbane, with January 6 tied to a price adjustment and wartime context.
In Brisbane Seneation a report details a violent event on a Saturday morning near a shop area. A shooter fired a revolver injuring multiple people while suspects fled toward nearby streets. One victim was hospitalized with injuries to the shoulder and hand. Local witnesses identified individuals connected to the incident as friends of the injured.
Fragmentary report notes a woman found dead under mysterious circumstances on a Monday. The text mentions a meeting at Queen's Park and references to local officials, the mayor, and possible stabilising actions. Names and details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A fragmented cricket note describes Wansterery defeating the Blues amid crowd noise and internal dissent among The Wanderers. The report hints at uneven play, with key figures and match tempo swirling around a contentious sequence of overs and reactions from players and observers.
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