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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
6
Fragmented text discusses ballots and voter access, mentioning surveys and disbelief in broad participation. Mentions a person or group and references to goods, toil order, and extslojgue. Content is unclear due to corrupted OCR.
A Bowen reader urges immediate electricity installation in the town, arguing cheap lighting will aid households and trades, reduce wood bills, power workshops and jetties, light streets and boost local employment and population. He asks neighbors to press city fathers for swift action.
The monthly meeting of the Harbour Board approves a permanent caretaker at £21 per tunas etc. M J Sexar to be engaged. They approve 10 for 16 locks on the bench and approve piles for the shed. Dredge Cleveland Bay and tug Alert arrive, with details on depth, capacity, and crew as operations near Townsville.
A 500 reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension of individuals connected to a burglary and theft case. The notice lists multiple names and firms including WHARTON & CO, Gilghriet Watt & Conmingham, The Bear WashQoral Company, and others. Authorities reference larceny from persons and property and request tips from the public.
The advertisement proclaims Killarney Refreshment Rooms on Gregory Street run by a proprietor. It lists offerings including coffee, steak and chips, pottage, pork and sausages, saveloys and faggots, and other meals served all hours with board and reserve.
Fragmentary notice states Bantry Lusinees or related entities are to supply caves or homers with unspecified goods. Mentions delivery timing and possible local involvement but details are unreadable.
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