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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
2
A public notice states that after next week The Bowen Chronicle will join The Bowen Independent to provide a superior Bowen service. The combined publication aims to keep current price levels with minor increases in the Saturday issue from January 1st.
Readers and advertisers are notified that there will be no issue on Tuesday 24 December and Tuesday 7 January due to Xmas and New Year holidays. Advertisers should submit ads early next week to allow staff to enjoy Xmas Eve.
Fragmentary OCR describes Bowen Coalfeld views and a descriptive text by Mn Waller Percova. It mentions photographer Touched progressive, a Bowen advertisement set, and probate notices for Stowop inson. Includes references to officials, courts, and a public caretaker.
THD Coalbineds Railway and Harbour Board letters detail interviews with the Treasurer and Minister for Railways over Bowen coal handling facilities at Bower, plans to hasten line completion, and no shortening of bags railway. Social notes describe Balmoral gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Anderson, plus a visit by a Bowen coalfield brick plant official to Chillagoe for firebrick orders.
Local notices detail arrivals and departures of visitors to Bowen including Mrs Marshall Miss Adelaide Marshall and Mr and Mrs Blane. Port Denison Sailing Club committee appoints delegates to the North Queensland Yachting Association and plans two New Years Day races with entry fees. Also mentions a missing person, a found purse and upcoming balloon dance.
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