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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

3

Land Settlement inquiries and construction plans outline

Applications lodged up to the open date will be regarded as lodged. Plans may be obtained on written or personal application via the Land Agent in Townsville or Bowen, or the Land Settlement enquiry at Brisbane. Deposits and terms relate to a ten per cent payment with four years instalments.

Uxcity N.B Townsville Bowen Equiry Oates Brisbane Enbove

Bowen Butchery Upgrades Power with Crosaley Station Engine

Bowen news notes J J Kelly proprietor of Bowen Butchery and Ice Works has installed a 24 bore Crosaley station gas engine to replace a Crossley oil engine. The move reflects increased business as Kellys plans erection of the engine. Also announced are upcoming events including a wedding, a sailing club ball, and local notices about goods and loyalties. The piece highlights community activity, entertainment, and local commerce in Bowen.

J. J. Kelly Bowen Butchery and Ice Works Crosaley Station Uew Crossley Kelly Budge Misa Nora Cecimister Mia Sartori M. Keane A.u.bn, Co Keane R. C Port Denison

TENDERS FOR FENCING IN GRAZING FARMS

Tenders close June 10 with Burns Philp & Company Bowen for thirty miles of fencing on grazing farms Nos 1012 1016 and 1019 in Townerville district for A H W Cunningham. Plans and specs may be examined 9 am to 6 pm at Burns Philp Bowen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Tobe Land Olle Townsville Baventoon Morrill Baturmay Tolcther Neetra Hardekin Ayr Burdekin Henty Hobawaba Burns Philp & Company Bowen Townerville A. H.W. Cunningham Burns, Philp & Company, Limited

Public Auction of Household Furniture and Property Bowen

R Andrews conducts a public auction at 11 o'clock on Saturday June 1 selling household furniture and effects. The sale also includes Subdivision 2, allotment to section 13, Town of Bowen, and Subdivision 13 of allotment to section 81. Auctions instructed by Mr Chubb.

R. Andrews Chubb Bowen

Piano Tuner Mr A H Wilson to Visit Bowen in May

Mr A H Wilson of Paling's Piano Tuner and Representative will be in Bowen on or about May Beth. He carries his firm's white authority and price lists for pianos player pianos organs and claviolas. Residents should request the document to avoid imposition and potential damage to pianos, and all orders should be sent to care of Grand View Hotel.

A. H. Wilson Bowen Beth Wilson Grand View Hotel

Clements tonic promote nerve and blood health urged

A distressed plea praises Clements Ponic tonic as a remedy for weak nerves and blood disorders. It claims the tonic cleanses the stomach, purifies blood, strengthens nerves and heart, and restores health during hot months and changing seasons across various regions.

Clements Ponic Quean Calzna Hockhampton Chartete Cowgre Townggitla Thursday Taland Darling Downs

Brisbane moves to resume large land parcels and immigration limits

Brisbane officials announce opening of 97 652 acres for selection and resumption of 33 643 square miles in Burk, Aberfoyle, and Ulva areas. Premier notes charter delays for immigrant conveyance and restricts new applications. Archbishop Duhig receives address from archdiocese clergy and safety officials.

Brisbane Thoreday Burk Aberfoyle Ulva Mitchell Duhig Armida Arch Holy Father Christenden Sydney Eed Labour Council McGawen Fool Commission Willis Ateff Uhies Ceversl Crown Law Office Legislative Council Melbourne Federal Transury Commonworth Bank Henry Jones and Co. Ltd Ann Cathcart Central London Yesternight Australia Warwickshire South Africa Northampton Africa New York Indianapolis Packy MacFarland Ray Brangon Macfarland

Hall widow plans million pound charitable trust

Premier Denham reports Walter Hall estate plans to donate one million pounds for a permanent trust. Income to be shared by New South Wales Queensland and Victoria with one third to women and children, funds to aid poverty religion education and community benefit.

Sydney Walter Russel Hall New South Wales Queensland Hall New South South Wales Mount Morgan Victoria R. C. Casey Kelso King Adrian Knox T. Russell French Bank of New South Wales Walter Hall Australia le Celt Commonwealth Melbourne Mt. Morgan New South Walsas Walter Halls

The Littlest World: Lhiani Ponies of Narragansett Bay

Mr David Buffumn notes in Country Gentle man that Lhiani ponies from Litani island off Haiti became famed in the United States. Rhode Island records list tiny heights from 18 to 19 inches and weights around 46 to 50 pounds. The six year old Hippolyte once stood 17 inches and weighed 36 pounds before a theft case sparked a hunt. Gangs repeatedly tried to steal the rare ponies amid unusual origin theories discussed in American papers.

David Buffumn West Indies United States Litani Haiti Hits Farm Narraganset Bay Rhode Island State Board of Agriculture Toussaint Grizette Josephine Marie Faustin Fifi Buffurn Captain W. Jones Mauai Lani Hippolyte Ife New York Thelves

Fragmentary OCR Update Seeks Clarity on Local Events

Nonsense OCR snippet shows garbled phrases about boats shooting and people named Lilia and Wada. No cohesive event or clear entities emerge to summarize with accuracy.

Lilia Len Mick

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