18 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
1
Dr. Ameghino of the Bunoo Aires Museum reports the discovery of bones and artifacts at the Chapalmalal Miramar ravine base. The finds include polished stone balls firestones calcined bones baked vessels and tools used to hunt prehistoric megafauna.
The article notes hydrophone tests revealing submarine presence by underwater sound, describing a steam jet method producing musical notes heard up to 11 nautical miles. It also reports a nail free shipping case from Mitchell Street Hill Bed South Brisbane, designed to prevent pilferage with two interlocking wire closures and no nails.
Mr F E Shiels now sells Jewellery Silverware and watches at Herbert Street after purchasing Wolfe and Co Northern business. Olympia Pictures' open air theatre enjoys strong patronage with a five piece orchestra during holidays. New Australogens from Australasian Films Limited improve screen clarity and attract larger crowds.
J. J. Long continues supplying firewood from J. Laing's modern Lanford mill. Orders placed with A. D. Nicolson or R. Bull will be attended to.
Bowen Bowen A OToole proprietress runs the E Denison Hotel at the corner of Dalrymple and Gregory. It is described as the finest in the district where leading people congregate and capable of hosting guests at all times.
Printed and published by W. H Darwen at the Bowen Independent office located on George Street in Bowen Worth Queensland.
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