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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

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Queensland politics and British investment debate described

Mr Collins criticises the opposition on a treasurer’s financial statement while arguing for North Queensland development. He cites British capital, foreign investment, and the need for Bowen iron and steel works, sugar price measures, and higher taxes on wealth to fund progress in Queensland.

Chanrlee Collins Labour Bowen Tories Marine Cam Paige Nes Queensland Australia Talib Great Britain Wach Ava Walia Actralla London Neitaih George Pineb Britain Kirwens Krupp Culling Commonwealth Mr Vowlss Me Collinn Vawless Tabor Collins Aarine Engineers Qud Wealia

Killarney Refreshment Rooms Ad

Gregory Street Bowen Gay supply wll kinds of Toe drinks Tea Cocoa Cullee and Chululate Him bggs Steak and thyps Poached Kyuss Bute Eygsy Trot ters Potaly Obipus Meas Porle Sausage ignaveloy Bigs Meals at wil Kowa Board Residence Wivoniiin Ten Wei Pranetel ree

Gregory Street - Bowen Gay Supply Wil Kowa

Christmas Dainties Attract Shoppers With Sweet Treats

A local advert promises abundant supplies of plum puddings biscuits figs nuts and muscatels for the holidays. It emphasizes confections and Christmas dainties to ensure cheer during the season and urges patrons not to miss these offerings.

Arnott

Close cricket match ends with narrow five-run win

A Sunday match between Commercials and Gilies produced a tight finish as Commercials won by five runs. N Garleton led with 14, F Wiluhire 12, and H Woodgate 8 in the first innings while Gilies’ Himes 20, Cross 32, and June 20 stood out. In the second, Commercials added 58 with W Murgo 23 and Emmerson 13, while Cities reply saw E Himes 19 and A Anderson 12 and Fy Claes 12. Old hands returned to the list, Digger Haines showing notable form.

Clues Commercials Brat N.garleton Wiluhire H. Woodgate Gilies Himes G. Cross Tung W. Murgo L. Emmerson A. Gardiver E Himes A. Anderson Fy Claes Digger Haines Old Bluc

Local Racing Result Summary

Fragmentary notes show a Saturday race meeting with Aries by The Welkin winning, Willie Rhino second, and Marigilla third in a handicap event. Further details on other runners like Aoniveroary Handlcap and Spillway appear garbled.

Siskes Tun Aries Welkin Willie Rhino Marigilla Aoniveroary Handlcap Intarday Casalied Niwy Lord Maryon

Unclear boat race report features multiple boats and improvised spellings

A fragmented racing article describes Corbet Bros, Zann, and several boats with names like Britaoni and Arthur in a coastal regatta. The narrative follows near misses and collisions, detailing course errors, buoy passages, and near finishes. Names and places include Corlane, Dalrymple Point, and Bodh Channel Buoy.

Corbet Bros Heisbena Sone M.J.B Moe Eoond Corina Arthur Apd Aby II Britevnin Arthur Ted Will Althougt Arta Inve Corinna Wan Tall Joul Aoune Bodh Dalryoyle Corlane Rymple Aa Pils Slaton Rine di Ritaonin Rata Alter Mabatad

New Arrivals at W Coombe Elms Boots and Shoes

New arrivals at W Coombe Elms feature 8 pairs of Mens Tan Waterproof Boots priced 13 shillings per pair, 100 pairs Mens tight sprigged Bhuchera at 16 shillings, 50 pairs Mens Ematicides Kemperors at 25 shillings 9 pence, and 80 pairs Mens Black Elastic Sides Emperors at 22 shillings. All items under the Co-operative Brand with Gevtay direct.

Kemperors Emperors

Bowen contractor and jewellers ad entry brief

Bowen contractor and builder Em st pares invites quotes before proceeding with work at corner Leichhardt and Poole Streets. Shardlow Bros advertise new jewellery arrivals at 4 Weehulte Bowen with a general sale focus.

Em. ST. Pares Leichhardt & Poole Streets Bowen Weehulte, Jewsiter

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MR Collins Killarney Tony A. Chisholm, Era TS Sowen Ees Brothers, Ltd AL Merchants Hobart Ange Nua Bert Kony Brune W. Coombe Elms Coombe Ellis, the Bootman Gevtay Direst Imperial Clarence Albion Dover Beaconlight William Street - Bowen A. A. Stabler the People's Baker Powell Street Ay Plies Ltd Ia Goeta Manatar Vagi Pazors Brisbane Shardlow Bros AMT Teen Ted An They Rome Wallings Mule Denison Holl Dalrymple Uyaq Wanu Australlanb KOR Australtane Bookstall Lawson Folley’s Peace Angual Australian Cruste Sying Stewart Phonograph Bowen Furnishing Empire Picture Palace William Streem Bedrock Bibee Knook Ingpaation Grantham Bros Exchange Hotel Gregory Street Ellen Walsh Proprietress W.T. Eyles Tinea Ae Sr. Ce W. Batatone & Sona Monumental Eculptora Wrintay St Nner Bowe Harry Skinner General & Engine Activea Bowen Foundry William Street Kirby A. Robinson
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