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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
4
The readable fragments mention people and items but lack coherent details. This record preserves the sparse names and terms visible while omitting untrustworthy or garbled portions for a cautious archival note.
Four boats competed in a windy sprint from jetty head to South Channel buoy and back, Corinne led early with Arthur close behind. Bearless held mid‑course before Corinne passed to finish seconds ahead of Arthur, Kangaroo and Bearless in pursuit as light winds favored steady handling.
Reported swimming event tensions surfaced at a meet in Kaban Park with Aesatada and Vigland officials disputing setup and schedule. Officials from Hani and Alon Park attended as witnesses while spectators observed delays and mutual explanations.
A cricket match reports Railway defeating Commercials by 9 wickets with noted players Morgan Carleton Gough Ry an Springall and others, followed by drought prevention plans in Queensland. Mr Murphy proposes storage of maize and hay to ensure continuous supply, expanding farming profits and reducing seasonal surpluses. He urges mechanized handling near Brisbane Rockhampton Townsville for rapid distribution.
Theatre patrons filled the All ies Theatre last Saturday evening for a full screening before 8 pm. Tonight and tomorrow a new program features Pickfords star Alterations and a vibrant synopsis of The Mobilisation of Folanna. The feature includes Mary in a period drama with military regiments and a strong backing by Our Mars scenery, praised for humor and timely wartime themes.
A mangled notice announces subscription rates effective from January 1st. It lists half yearly and yearly options with prices, though several words are garbled making exact amounts unclear. The fragment hints at changes under the Bowes department and mentions a quarterly period.
Publication details appear garbled showing W H Darwell as publisher with a Bowen area address. The legible fragment suggests an old local notice or newspaper item but provides no clear event, date, person, or organization beyond the publisher and rough place.
Fragmentary text mentions a committal and alleged unlawful acts involving a person with skills. Context and specifics are unreadable, with many garbled words making precise details impossible to determine.
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