05 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1936
Page
1
A lengthy dispatch debates Britain Japan and Australia with naval experts like Lt. Coen and G.Y. Rayment. It warns of Japan’s potential Pacific advance, possible U.S. and British responses, and the fate of Australasia if restraint fails.
A fourteen year old boy in Sydney joined hundreds of witnesses after a stabbing attack at a location described as Houth Breymt. The assailant failed to locate the body and onlookers watched from the rail as authorities investigated.
Wet conditions and strong batting led to several notable partnerships and score bursts. Victoria built a 446 total with Gilbert contributing five wickets for 100 and Ovate eight for 68. In the second innings Queensland faced early losses but Trade Too defeated Victoria with a decisive win aided by Keith Towle and Dolphin. The match, part of the Oyster Cup on the 21st, featured restricted sites along Moreton Bay and showcased competitive fielding and bowling from all sides.
The Loan Council gathers in Canberra to discuss borrowing for employment works and a proposed Twentyion Committee of Angest with a salary of 2500. The plan includes tax court revisions and attempts toward uniform taxation policy across West Australia and related authorities.
Report from Canberra indicates Billy Hughes will rejoin the Federal Cabinet today under Prime Minister Lyons. If confirmed, he may assume the position of Vice President of the Executive Council with responsibility for regulation and related duties.
Queensland finances for seven months show revenue of 22,111,000 with tax gains dominating at 1,275,700 while other expenditures rise. The report notes railway and theater costs, with railways at 2,760,503 and Treasury outlays around 718,844, highlighting a broad spending tilt amid a fiscal review.
Fragmented wires report turbulent London diplomacy with mentions of military losses and meteorologic confusion. The text hints at Allied diplomacy and Italian Italianate references, noting tensions with Greece and Italy in the lead up to potential war.
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