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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

5

Bow en football season kicks off amid cautious optimism

Last week reports noted rough beginnings in Bow en with satirical remarks causing minor offense but no malice. Officials report injuries were accidental and aim for a scientific, steady season as three teams form to elevate the winter game. Gilbert and Darmody, leading Sydney footballers, agreed retainers of £450 yearly and £4 per match to play for Hull in England.

Bowen Gilbert and Darmody Sydney Hull Yorkshire Englanil

The New White Hope and the Johnson Clash

The piece lampoons boxing heroism by calling America’s White Hope a motor vehicle after a collision with Little’s car. It recalls Billy Buck’s street fights and a Sydney Melbourne police figure, noting Buck’s encounter with a mystery striker who could hit like a horse.

America Sydney Jack Johnson Little Jim Jeffies Johnson Arthur Billy Buck Melbourne Billy Mr Buck Mr Bucx

Railway Route Debate Shapes Bowes Proserpine Districts

A correspondent argues the coast route through Georgemga country risks high land costs and low returns. Proposes an inland path via the Androm ache country to unlock Norman goldfields and boost Bowes Proserpine trade with local centers, urging public bodies to act to secure the plan.

Bowen Macksy Balie View Goorgangsecamps Pastharmore Norman Vt iv Proserpine Bowes Railways

Fruit Commission Visit Highlights Proserpine Prospects

Members of the Federal Fruit Commission toured Proserpine as part of a survey into fruit industry potential. Delegates included F J Foster M P W F Finlayson M P Senator Ready Senator Lynch secretary and Bowen officials. They visited Palase Hotel the Central Mill and local farms and praised mandarins and district prospects.

Federal Fruit Commission Bowen Geo. Turner Bowen Chamber of Commerce R. Jr A. G. Cairns Proserpine Shire G.A. Waite Proserpine Blair Fruit Commission Foster Ready Hed Webster Boxall Cannon Valley F. Henderson Finlayson Andrews G. Turner Grand Central Hotel

Bowen Proserpine Advertiser Local Business Change

Notice that the Blacksmithing Wheelwright business, formerly run by Jas Stewart, has been purchased by the signer. He promises faithful workmanship and attentive customer service to secure fair support. The Independent lists subscription rates and a long directory of local merchants and trades.

OW. Discher Ton Bowen Bowen, Proserpine and Districts Jas“ Stewart Proserpine Grand Central James Stewart

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