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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
2
Shipping news lists arrivals from multiple ports with names that appear garbled and partially unreadable. The export section mentions goods and quantities such as 100 cases, with references to lines of ships and destinations in December, including entries like Kombala and Towns ville and various personal names.
Local and general weather brief reports widespread rain with a general wet spell across regions. The notice includes weather warnings, while commercial ads urge Christmas presents and gear, naming Martin & Cogle and various items for sale amid report irregularities.
A lengthy cross examination in the Longford murder case reveals the defendant and witnesses describing a night of drinking, a loaded rifle, and a 44 cartridge tied to the crime. Police officers search the scene and identify the weapon as evidence as the court proceeds with testimony and exhibits.
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