This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
8
A brief report notes a sudden incident described as a shock effect. The account mentions an unusual event and indicates a hurried response by observers and local authorities. Details remain vague in the fragment.
Bowen Chamber of Commerce delegates Hodge and Murray attended the Associated Chambers conference in Rockhampton with Bowen resolutions on boosting trade with the East and promoting secondary industries, lighting the Queensland coast, and meteorological publications. Captain Rhodes reported the discussions and outcomes, including notes on Torres Strait service and federal schemes for the Queensland coast.
An early 20th century health advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a cure for many ailments linked to poor digestion and toxin buildup. It claims flavors of cleansing minerals will purify kidneys liver and stomach and banish pain. Large bottles are advertised with assurances of rapid well being.
A lengthy proposal discusses lighting for Bowen coast funnels from Dent Island to Cape Bowling Green, urging two new lighthouses and possible lights on Esherby Island and Middle Island to aid navigation. It references Commander Brewis, ship wrecks, and a call for meteorological publications prior to wartime disruptions.
The document criticizes delays in releasing climate publications for Queensland and other states, noting years out of use and insufficient public access. It urges funds to print and publish annual meteorological reports, arguing such data supports agriculture, civil engineering, and economic progress with emphasis on rainfall patterns and drought frequency.
An advertisement offers indigo blue wool suits with a three guarantee, tailored to measure. It promises hand-stitched edges, under collar work, and special attention to detail, claiming soft unbreakable fronts and high standards, with Cobwell and Kowen as the merchants.
An elderly woman from West End reports chronic back pain and kidney trouble. After trying numerous remedies with no relief, Doan's Kidney Pills provided noticeable improvement within weeks, and she credits the medicine for reducing discomfort and improving daily function.
A fragmented ad-like message urges immediate effort to improve Feil with a promise that improvements will differ from past outcomes. It warns that results may not repeat old type distinctions, urging timely action to begin beautifying Feil today.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.