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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1914

Page

4

Bowen Chamber of Commerce Sees Debate on Harbour Board Nominees

Bowen Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday meeting to discuss appointing two government nominees to the new Harbour Board. The group debated representation from Proserpine and Bowen, balancing local interests, and ensuring broad town involvement in deputations while planning sanitation and jetty upgrades.

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Nation builds railways as Parliament passes appropriation

In Parliament the minister disclosed road and rail plans with 440 miles slated for construction. An appropriation bill passed, prorogation date announced, and party standings showed Government and Opposition currently equal. Licensing votes showed Continuance 245,368 Prohibition 249,546 with liquor license transfer notices filed in Bowen.

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Anthony Hordern and Sons speaks on fair dealing during war

A 1914 notice from Anthony Hordern & Sons Ltd of Sydney defends prices and stock policy amid war. It stresses fair dealing, no price hikes beyond costs, and passing any benefits to customers. The company highlights its vast Australasia stock of about a quarter million lines and pledges to maintain civilised commerce.

Felene Emporium Brickfield Hill Sydney Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd Fieca Great Britain Australasia Australia

For Sale Sporting Items and Racing Notes Mixed

The item lists racing outcomes from the Flying Handicap at the O.T.C. Arlabans meeting and notes other events including Jumpers Hat Race and references to Melbourne Cup and Ballarat Cup. It mentions nominations open and various bookmakers and preparatory training, along with local agricultural and transport notices.

O.T.C Arlabans Rocedor Ddvartinanens W. H. Oowen

Fragmentary Local Note About A Missing Message

A garbled line appears to report someone asking about work and pay with disjointed words. The readable pieces reference a little girl and a clock or quart time, but the overall intent is unclear.

Unclear OCR note on public notice date and officials

Fragmentary text references a meeting or notice with names such as CROWTHER and Waltons ARot108 J, plus a date near Friday the 25th. Details are unreadable, but memo appears to cite an order from a commissioner and an official secretary.

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