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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
2
The report lists arrivals and departures with names amid a Townsville labour convention context. It notes a Labour Party forum and union attendance, referencing miners and ministers and broader political activity related to industrial concerns and proposed reforms.
A reflective column critiques Labor policy, urging care for the workless, women, and children while warning against hasty moves to extend local government franchise. It questions state control measures and advocates land settlement to grow wealth, population, and national strength.
Local notes cover Mr and Mrs G Archer and Miss Eithel Weir heading to Sand Me for residence, Archer’s long history in Proserpine, and Sir Danigan Millar’s bank reception in Prahran. Cinematography by Mt Sidney Cook visits Bowen and Cairns as films showcase state progress with planned local showings. Holy Trinity Church announces services and rector induction, while small ads list groceries and confections. Police court items note drunkenness fines and local disturbances.
A local advert announces an All Wood Host Rug for 12/05 during a sale tied to a move. It states the business will relocate to George Fiereer near J. Hunters residence and that phone service is down while promising to resume normal operations.
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