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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
4
A mangled plea describes a community effort to fund essential goods through a sale of shoes and clothing. It warns against price profiteering, urges charitable donations, and highlights plans to invest in public facilities. The text emphasizes solidarity and affordable stock for all.
Telegraphic news from Brisbane reports a daring robbery at a jewellery establishment on Saturday afternoon. Mr Bishop Jaft’s shop in Adelaide Street was entered on return at 1:40 pm. jewellery valued at £1000 was taken, believed to involve three men who gained entry through a toplight.
Australian Workers Union faces threats of action after a meeting in the Wradsy Hall where about 10 attended. The Morees district decision calls for withholding A W U tickets unless Queensland rates are met, and expulsion for officials involved in the conference. Miners resume work at South Clifton Colliery Bearborough after a £15,000 deficiency dispute is settled, 400 miners returning to duty.
Melbourne report states Father Jarger a Roman Catholic priest faces deportation to Germany. Micahau, chair of the Jorger Dofen micaittae, has served a writ on a loyal Federal Government representative to challenge the War Permutine Act's validity.
Melbourne figures show Labour candidate McGrath leading with 13 237 votes, Nationalist Karby 10 315, Parmace Party Troup 2 134, Independents Callow 1 166. A number of ballots remain uncounted though Moegees return is regarded as secure.
Adelaide Monday. The Adelaide Bottle Co operative Society premises at Bathwalk were ransacked by burglars. Foreman arrived about 7 15 pm to find a forced back door and a blow to the strongroom door with gelignite. Entry was by a broken fence and jemmy tools. They set a fuse and explosion wrecked the door. Jewellery was stolen and two rose pieces were left behind. The intruders dragged purs into the hall and site debris as they fled.
A meeting of about 20 civil servants and school teachers failed to decide on immediate action after the government refused a 3d salary rise. The dispute involves several departments and affects roughly 3100 workers across public services.
Cablegram from London reports the death of Admiral Fisher following an internal operation. The message notes he was regarded as a national hero and reflects on his significant contributions to the nation.
The New York Herald reports on Allied efforts for wartime trials, Poland’s request for military aid rejected by Lloyd George, and France's Millerand facing a firm stance. Meanwhile mutiny details in Allahabad reveal Sinn Fein symbols and restrained action by recruits and Irish opposition. A large Bowen Hill gathering launches the Bowen Beautifying and Improvement Society and a planned follow up picnic amid civic enthusiasm.
Dublin is ringed by military forces hiding behind barricades and inspecting vehicles at outward routes to other areas including Belfast. The authorities widen checks at roads and shelters, with guards occupying outskirts churches and vanguard positions. Sir Edward Carson arrived in Belfast to plan Monday's Orange demonstration.
A public meeting in the School of Aria to consider a Bowen Beautifying Association to improve town recreation grounds and juvenile facilities. The largely attended gathering, chaired by the Mayor, discussed aims, funding, and the viability of forming a society to oversee beautification and leisure projects.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a real estate action during a time of consideration. Readable names and precise details are missing, but the context implies a public sale or property disposition under local authorities.
Fragmented OCR text from Killarney Refreshment Rooms shows garbled listing of items and brands. Reads like an incomplete menu with stray names and unclear offerings, lacking coherent dishes or prices.
Fragmentary OCR text from a newspaper page mentions Bowen School of Arts and a Sunday event. It references a local town newspaper, a circular or notice, and a social or community feature. Named entities are unclear due to garbled text.
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