Bowen coalfields promise vast long term supply spur rail plan
A Brisbane parliamentary deputation pressed the Minister for Railways to start the Merinda to Bowen coalfields railway. They cited a 22 million ton one square mile find and projected annual savings of about £15,000. Bowen Townsville ports, Panama supply lines, 500000 acres for settlement, and local industrial demand were highlighted as drivers for immediate earthworks and ready rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Australia
Merinda
Bowen Coalfields
Mr Coyne
Messrs Collins
Foley
O'Sullivan Pollock
D. Ryan
May
Winstanley
Lia
Collins
Mines Department
Bowen
Railway Department
Cloncurry
Townsville
Panama Canal
Australia
Panama
Bowen Coalfield
Coyne
Colling
Milking Shorthorn Heifers Purportedly Sold for Maltby Farm
Mr J Maltby received four pure bred Milking Shorthorn heifers on December 12, with pedigrees published. Three are sired by Hospresse Royal M.S.H.B Royal Standard and Victor 20d, with noted dams Blossom Rose and Minnie of Grasstree. The fourth, Gladys 3rd, is sired by Emblem and Royal Standard with dams by Master Major.
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J. Maltby
Arawatta
Hospresse
Royal M.S.H.B
O. G
Royal Standard
M.r.hlb
Q. G.g
Q.C.H. B
G.g
Banker
M.S.H.B
Blossom
Grasstree
Young
Belmore
Myrtle
Victor
Vesta
Talgai Duke
Mermaid
H. Mae- Garth
Rose
Mber
Ctiong
Rosemary
Triumph
Minnie
Minnie of
Tree
G- Maiden
Major
Gladys
S.H.B
Royal
D.B
H.B
N.S.W
Faydower
Lucky's Lad
Emblem
Brisbane
Department of Agriculture
Maltby
Judg
Ghamberlain
Chamberlain
Burns, Philp &Co
Bown
G. W. Jupp
Froverpine
National Political Association
Bowen Producera
National Political Associaion
Shire Hall Board Room
RED Cross Society
Eked Cross Society
School of Arts
Pam
Horace Marlow Barker
Dideat Goe
Nures Barker
Bngland
Ast
Ethel May
Mra J. Gustavson
Doo River
Ernest Elsby
Presbyterian Church
Joensie
Local Death adds name to Roll of Honour and Military Medal News
Mr and Mrs J Thompson of Peterborough Farm Broadlands mourn the death of their eldest Robert Thompson killed in action in November. Robert enlisted from Gumlu and is the second name inscribed on the fall of honour from that area. Frank Coyte, brother of Mrs Snell Bowen, has been praised for gallant conduct at the front near Monquet Farm France and awarded the Military Medal. Also notes a Tantra medal competition with Proserpine participants, a Bowen Town Band concert, and St Patrick's Day sports planning for 1917 with a concert and dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Peterborough Farm
Broadlands
Robert
Plannders
Robert Thompson
Gumlu
Frank Coyte
F. Snell
Bowen
H. V. Cox
Monquet Farm
France
Proserpine
Exchange Hotel
ST Patricks Day
St. Patrick's Day
Summer Complaints in Children and Remedies
A brief on childhood bowel disorders during summer months notes attention to diarrhea in children. It recommends remedies such as Atambarloio's Colin and Diarrhea Remedy and mentions suppliers Horns Whip & Co Howen and G W Jupp Prosurpins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
Whip & Co
Howen
G. W. Jupp
Chamberlain's Tablets Promoted for Digestive Health
An advertisement from Proserpine promotes Chamberlain's Tablet and Chamberlain's Liver Regulator to ease disordered digestion and constipation. The copy claims to sharpen appetite and strengthen bowels with an occasional dose, listing suppliers Sul ly Barns, Pulp & Co., Bowen and G. W. Jupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Barns, Pulp & Co
Bowen and
G. W. Jupp
Proserpine
Property Lease Notices for Richmond and Gregorys Paddock
Applications invited for leases of portions 64 and 65 in Pring Parish about 46 acres of first class agricultural grazing land, well fenced, with liberal terms. Also open bids for Gregorys Paddock for 1 to 3 years opposite Bowen Cemetery, fenced, and a ten year lease for Haron-Go-Lucky farm adjoining Vivian Field’s property. Noxious weeds controlled and water available on reserve. Bowen Independent Office Bowen, Queensland.
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Parish of
Pring
Richmond
Alex
MacKenzie
Gregory
Bowen Cemetery
Alex. MacKenzie
Haron-Go- Lucky
Vivian Field
Uberal
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ETT & Walsh General Auctioneers
Tock
Shipping, Forwarding, Insurance and General Commission, Agents
C. B. Lager
Colonial
the New Zealand Insurance, Co. Ltd
the Vacuum Oil Co. Pty., Ltd
Bowen Coalfi
Daily Mail
Bowen Producers and National Political, Association
Bowen Producers and National Political Association
Promiay
Massy, Searatary
Soctal
Sam Ted
George St
Alee
Itu Ha
RB. W. Thurlow & Co. Ltd
Bribbane
Bart le Young Ghlidren
Magee
B. J. Magee, Ltd
Broni Bros
Famous
Kelly's Hotel
Madrid
Frank Bloomfield
R.j.moyle
Sinclair Street
Ithe Powell
Gregory Street
A. McGrath
Innisallen
McGrath
Bowen Town
Coote
Hebert Stee, Kowek
T. Hawihirt
Mra Mawhire
Prentice's
Queen's Beach
Alex, MacKenzie
W. Hdurwen
Bowen Independent
George Street
North Quepishans
Crystal
Brigit
Redwater
Quisnaland Stock Department
Stock Department
A. C. Mound
Queen Street
A. Gustkie
A. W. Kirke
A. Gustrie
Black
John Blane & Sons
Green's
W. H. Green, Ltd
G. A. Coote
Btationer
Tobaqco and Newsagent
Herbert Streht
NIST
Johnson
Tovili
Tivoli
Monday DE Linto
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