26 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
1
Reports from Paris and other capitals describe Allied progress and German resistance across Europe. Updates mention stalemates near Belgium and Poland, Russian offensives in Galicia and the Carpathians, and Allied air and naval activity including bombings and ship sinkings.
Local harbour board discussions reveal candidate support and procedural debates. Members push for power over harbour land and expansion while criticizing absent officials and calling for long term planning and comprehensive reforms.
Lord Roberts left £77304 to his widow and daughter with the bulk to servants. The will provides a contingent reversion to military charities of about £100000 voted after the South African War. The Townsville Hospital faces financial trouble with a debit balance around £70. Surgeon Dr. Ross offers to reduce his salary by £200 per year to ease the strain, accepted as a temporary measure.
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