Bowen Coal and North Queensland's Far-Reaching Future
An optimistic forecast argues Bowen coal will spark rapid population growth and industrial expansion across North Queensland. The writer envisions new rail links and a jetty handling booming orders, more factories, and growth in wheat, meat, fruit, and fodder production, with copper via Cloncurry projects and steel works tied to Mt Isa. The piece links coal to economic diversification and Australia’s defense, projecting massive regional development within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxlee
Bowen
Northweensland
Australia
Australis
Enat
Ovid
Bowen River
Charters Towers
Atari
Ayan
Cairne
Mt. Mulligan
Pee Bowen Orawn Ey
North
Queensland
Karnokin Poves
Dunth
New
Apaland
Moffat
pHi Bot
Coast Range
Cloneney
America
Vod Ag
Henig
Chilbuse
Cloncurry
Tony Linedale
Chartere
Elliott
Garnett
Linedale
Chillagos
Clonourcy
Elliot
Bowen Coal
Trou and
Steel Works
Mt. Isa
Correspondence on the Cane Hoard and fruit growers system
The writer critiques the Lane Pres Hoard model as an example of compulsory cooperation for fruit growers. He argues the system would require separate commodity boards and permits, predicting supply restriction as a consequence. A reader letter dated 11 0/256 recounts a drowning incident at Bowen jetty, detailing a rescue and a boy missing near the water, seeking assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantor
Baaba
Vestonilatil
Shirtatis
Uomes
Haganah
Aleys
Kyuhu
Ily
Fealio
Pelmery
Alexburye
Milla Milla
Dubaan
Bowen
Dobson
Spragg
Willoet
Pauls
Hy Walker
The House for Dependable Qualities in Clothing
Fragmentary OCR text mentions fashion quality and wearability with phrases like dependable qualities and better wearing attributes, but lacks clear names, places, or events to form a full news item. The readable bits suggest a focus on clothing quality and style.
Sir George Buchanan's Visii and Bowen Harbour Hope
Philip Foxlee argues 1925 public letter urging Sir George Buchanan to visit Bowen Harbour. He defends Hall Scott as board chair, praises Buchanan as nation builder, and notes local petition signees seek his influence to boost Bowen on the map and improve harbour operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Foxlee
George Buchanan
Bowen Harbour
Sir George
Cardwell
Edward Theodore
Sir George Alang
Hall Scott
Proserpine
Odep
Sir George Buchanan
Sworld
Harbour Board
Bowen
Commonwealth
Hlave
Harbour upgrades and ship traffic in Mackay debated
The text discusses harbour matters in Mackay, noting the need to guide large ships to port, improve coal mine shipping, and ensure up-to-date harbour facilities. It suggests outreach to Sir George Buchanan and Sir George Hudane, and proposes collaboration between the mayor, Chamber of Commerce, and Mackay officials to secure assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neain Tod
Townsville
Collen
George Buchanan
Mackay
P.S
Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
George Hudane
Bowen School of Arts Library and Museum Hours Notice
Bowen School of Arts Library and Museum announces public holidays aside, hours include Tuesday 10 to 5, 7 30 pm to 8 30 pm, Wednesday 9 30 am to 1 pm, Thursday 4 9 am to 1 0 pm, Saturday 7 pm to 10 9 pm, with regular duty hours listed and subscription rates shown for yearly and half yearly terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School, OF Arts, Library & Museum
Sud
BOM Ik
Fragmented OCR notes on arts school and churches
The readable text mentions a scale or rates for various arts related classes and church and educational matters. It references times after noon, hourly rates, and possible events or offerings, but the garbled OCR obscures concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Adventurous Sidney Cotton Pioneers Aerial Feats
British aviator Sidney Cotton, inventor of the Sidcup flying suit, is praised for daring feats from London to Capetown and extensive Arctic mail flights over Labrador ice. He endured severe conditions, built upon pilots’ eras, and influenced early Antarctic and northern iceflight methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Halivar
London
Capetown
Sidney Cotton
Cotton
Sydney
Brisbane
Cottin
Newfoundland
Ageo
Duit Shackelton
Lie
Turbulent Early Racing and Local Football Notes
fragmented late 19th century style report lists Townsville racer results and various carnival events, with names such as Gol den Hour, Jewelgh, and Lord Natal. It notes football gate takings at Power pl or and names players, then Soccer match details with Watereideen and Wateraiders lineup and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Mr Bustey
Proud General
Tintex
Juleigh
Lord Natal
Cleveland
Ballyshanson
Purdon Fad
Guiness
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Cane Prides
Eruntwilda
Nan
Borbot St. Brisbane
Ailsasey
Talluws Golunrun
Tuudato
Lhj
Hugh
Ali
Anthony Horderns
Anthony Hordernesons
Ufarges Lok School OF Arts
Lall
Artisan
Pris Risa
Kelly's
Prowerplor
Howen
Roverville
Y. Rainbows
Sandsy
W. Cross
A. Hoan
T. Jone
D.goota
Carl Hugher
Rodgers
Emergenator
J. Bannon
W. Darwen
P.D. Junior
Pull Bak
Elam Top
Eyles
Ritobis
Bylan
Parker
Gordon
Yautin
Polkinghoens
Muller
Huocock
Bauated
Walamar
Bsequ
Bchilts
Curkon
Kirk
Watereideen
Maria Metinda
Gillespie
Jerry Laavan
P.m Wateraiders
Kelasy
Hansen
Shelton
McGulvey
Allotson
Boltor
Darwan
Edwards
Roan
Patel
Fare
Coop
Howwy
Habba
Morris
McMahon
Ay Andurauu
Bord
F. Anderson
White Glerdioes
Acdsreco
Bepean
Im Dave
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