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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
6
Fragmented report notes a Communion Act and regulations framed to govern fidelity fees and form, with draft terms not yet finalized. It mentions a Receusive Approval Act applying statewide at year start, while noting limits on commission aspects and initial applicability in Brisbane.
Fragmentary notice describes Quierley steamer bringing 32 immigrants to Brisbane and a Queenstown landing involving 150 Italian emigrants. It mentions burglary, a house in Paris, and a large fire outbreak in Sydney damaging 7000 caves with £30900 value, £10000 in matches, and traffic disruption. Recommissioning of vessels and European end of German activity noted.
Fragmented text outlines a federal election broadcast plan, listing party names and alliances. Mentions Slew and arrangements by Wireless to reach electors, with a focus on first preference allocations and signaling to electors. References to Brisbane and street names appear in cryptic form.
A chaotic parliamentary session focused on arbitration policy. Debates centered on misrepresentation by White officers and broadcasting of statements about the Veterans’ site. National Party leaders pressed arbitration as the sole channel for resolution amid party unity calls.
At a Creation Company Ltd meeting in New South Wales Dr Creed entrusted authority to burn his body after death. Earle, General Secretary of the Cremation Society of Australia, is named as the responsible official. Horne comments on sanitary concerns about current disposal practices for the dead.
Melbourne Friday officials announce a new railway wages award to take effect next year. The Victorian Railways Union says the board fixed a house wage of 13 shillings per pay, a slight cut from current daily rates.
Wellington Thursday reports that vote counting for the general election is nearly finished with party standings showing Reform Party 38, Liberal 20, Independent Liberal 4, Labour 17, Independent 4. Licences question result noted as Covetimonio?ne won the day.
Londos reports a late scene in which Ismet passes a warning that the Turks will quit the conference if Christian minorities are not given protection. The note mentions pressure over minori ties and calls for settlement before further action. Casualties and damages are noted in a sugar boiler incident with four million dollars in losses.
The Herrin Mine massacre trial began with the indictment read against five miners. The defense claims the district was overrun by professional killers hired to terrorize the community defending their homes.
Washington reports from White House indicate the administration favors gradual information and a measured stance toward Europe. President Harding, addressing the Red Cross, rejects claims of limited attention and asserts U S policy supports a steady, constructive role in world affairs.
Washington naval appropriations hold up as Colaiher recommends specific increases while House debate centers on wartime controls and war funding. Officials push for larger budgets to sustain ships and logistics, with mixed signals on timelines and repayments.
At the Bowen Court indictments and bylaw prosecutions were heard. Cases include Guilty plea for wasting water then a fine and costs for several residents and a note on non prosecution of heavier penalties. A man named Turner pleaded guilty to attending in hours and a separate man denied wrongdoing while noting watering plants after hours. In the criminal sittings, Joli Fuallner alias Horace faced theft and cheque charges, with a 12 month hard labour suspended under a good behavior bond and the stolen cheque value ordered repaid. Joe Gosta faced trial with a not guilty verdict for theft at the Denison Hotel. The McManus divorce matter progressed with a decree nisi or settlement discussed and a case adjourned or settled out of court.
An advertisement notes availability of self heating trolls at Martin and Cogle with stock parts and repair services offered for the premium line.
A letters page-style notice touts a remedy for back pain and kidney trouble. It claims Don’s Backbone Kidney Pills restore kidney function, ease fatigue, and cure chronic pain, with testimonials and dramatic long-winded claims about health recovery.
Unregistered racing dominates as Charters Towers and Townsville clubs miss Christmas fixtures for 45 years. Bowen Turf Club gains support while registered racing struggles under cautious governing rules. Calls grow for equal aid to small clubs and a rethink of NRA policies to keep racing alive in the region.
Members of the Qori mmittad met at Grand View Hotel to review the November defence shot and approve a council debt of £24. They decided to appoint the Club delegate to attend the National Quarterly Board Annual Meeting on January 16 and to vote on amendments to Rule 366. The rule currently directs all funds above £4 to the Club and its association.
The notice lists players for a forthcoming cricket match including A and B squads with several names such as J Sand Wea Ay Andiraan O Melntyea J Gallwey and others, inviting attendees to the event at 10430 09.1 AL Tau E.
A garbled OCR passage references a warlord named Trahiony and a sequence of unclear events. The text appears as a broken, nonsensical review with scattered names, actions, and places, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
The minutes record committee actions including probationer appraisal for Miss Alexander, salary reference for a role, and a donation letter to Aiis Horung. Medical summaries show November totals with admissions, discharges, deaths, and outpatients. mosquito net needs noted. Gifts and supplies to patients are itemized, with financialsEast and collections planned for a fundraiser dinner and year-end accounts.
An advertorial snippet shows OVERBEARD praising a Shard Tow cooler to keep butter firm in warm weather. The ad touts Shardlow Bros as the source with a phase about their coolers being “the thing” for chilling needs.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Dr Morse Pill advertisements and various farm and sanitary topics. Mentions of Mr Woodd, Works Committee, and Maree gutta appear alongside a plan for the year and financial prospects. Also notes selling Fuji Silk Shirts as Xmas gifts.
Sailings EMAS Regatta entries include Xia Corane Venus Ig ritaauia Crescent Varn XLC R Bowen Mischief Florence Townsville Syh Love Hand Gackay Coe Veron Bly XYZ Mn Marjorie Annie Credente Townsville. Homlatiqus listed with Coe Veron and others.
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