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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
5
The Rockhampton Mayor Kingal sued the Bulletin for 1000 pounds claiming injury to reputation. A verdict for the defendants was returned and judgment entered.
Brisbane reports W Row Lands died of heart failure yesterday at Stanthorpe while serving two years after appointment by the Government. He had done fine work in his role and was noted for his service.
In Brisbane on Friday William B. Bryam, manager of the Union Trostesa, was fined £100 twice and hit with heavy penalties for submitting false income tax returns. The prosecutor labeled the offences as the most serious breaches of the Act, noting frauds extended over many years.
Brisbane reports Queensland conversion loan oversubscribed with £11,788,000 in London. The loan issued at £99 with five and a half percent interest. Premier Theodore said the success reflects Queensland's high credit standing.
Negotiations between the Navigation Department and the men led to a settlement. Seamen will be admitted to the Merchant Office during specified hours only and must depart when picking ends. The dispute concerned access to the office as a pickup point.
A body of an eight woman found at the Gap, Watsons Bay, identified as Mrs Alla Bunce, and the corpse of H Smith, were recovered. Police believe Smith did not intend suicide but rushed to stop the other woman from leaping.
London dispatch says the King, ill with bronchitis for several days, showed considerable improvement yesterday. A campaign against tobacco appears in Washington in March to decide on the best way to eradicate the habit. Epthusiaats
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a private entry at Relly's with a tiny clan guard. The readable text provides few concrete details about people or events and lacks verifiable entities.
The private yacht Ohio carrying American millionaire E. W. Scripps, his party and crew arrived at Fremantle on February Sth during a world cruise. The 508 ton vessel, 123 ft long, names visited ports include Sian, Aden, Bombay, and a return via Melbourne Sydney and Tahiti. Scripps spoke on world peace and U S Britain alliances, noting migration policies and Australia’s migration selection.
J B Kelly expresses desire for your custom and requests a formal trial. The note indicates a preference to proceed in a legal or contractual dispute, seeking resolution through adjudication.
The Tivoli Theatre presents a varied program headlined by Pola Negri in Shadows of Parle and a five act bill including Pied Piper Malone and Refuge. Actresses Lois Whison and Katherine Macy Donald appear with Thomas Meighsy. Fox special and Tivoli Orchestra provide supporting acts.
A historical note from 1925 describes attempts to move fruit across the Burdekin River by boat or a proposed Flying Fox system. Correspondence from A C Elphinstone and Railway Commissioners discusses river crossings, delays, and possible two weekly fruit shipments when mail is not being conveyed.
A 1996 communication forwards a prior note on damage to the Inkerman Bridge. It outlines proposed repairs and temporary measures including extending low level protection, a shallow cut, dyke works, and a two month schedule. The plan references reconstruction of a washed out portion and potential pontoon bridge for passenger transfer with departmental action ongoing.
A brief notice proclaims Selly’s Small Goods as a stand alone shop focusing on quality and excellence in its offerings. It emphasizes high standards and customer satisfaction.
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