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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
4
Brisbane reports Railways Minister Priday Thomson recently urged a twenty per cent cut in freight on cattle and pigs. The cabinet approved extending the reduced rates to cream. New rates take effect from June 10.
Brisbane notes show a deficit in state returns with expenditures exceeding revenue by £272,514 for the two months. Comparison to the prior year period shows a surplus of £277,867.
The Government has issued notices of intention to resume over a quarter million acres in Central Queensland districts Clermont and Capella for cotton cultivation and offer the land on perpetual lease.
At Kergorum Estate near Botudesert a bore sunk on W. L. Dunne’s recently purchased farm yielded dark fluid at the bottom after water was pumped out. The Minister for Mines Mr Jones and Government Geologist Dr Jensen inspected the site and samples were sent for analysis.
A youth placed a sleeper across the line between Eastwood and Epping in a deep cutting, secured by two lengths of wire. The Brisbane Express, with about 300 passengers, narrowly avoided a catastrophe as the driver halted and freed the obstruction. Police report the incident, dated Friday, with the suspect aged 18 in custody after confessing to the act.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a health advisory about stopping coughs and fevers with unclear names and place references. The readable bits mention treatment or guidance but lack coherent details. Further context would clarify the entities and actions.
A New Zealand report says the 73,000 ton Wiltshire of the Povoral and Shire Line ran aground near Cirvad Barbeefehl Reel off New Montana amid gale conditions. Two other vessels were reported adrift. number of casualties and exact details remain unclear amid broader disaster reports from Australasia.
Wellington reports the steamship Wiltshire struck near the south point of Great Barrier Island while en route from Liverpool to Auckland. At early hours distress calls described heavy listing, 10 feet of water in hold, and grave danger as the vessel flooded. Rescue efforts by Katoa and Arobra were launched, with Tasmanian advised to assist. the crew's exact fate remained uncertain as seas battered the wreck and radiowaves stayed intact.
Melbourne reports the Australian Workers Union refuses to accept the award amid unrest. President Hilkeley says workers unlikely to concede and warns of possible protest while pastors seek a way to resolve the dispute and avert further conflict.
Chas Elliott, a Melbourne postman, was attacked on his rounds yesterday. £300 in military pension money was taken, and he was beaten and hospitalized. Police report a master criminal behind the cleverly planned robbery and seek the suspect.
Police say Chow Yat aged 11 was found dead with a bullet wound on the West Coast Goldfields. They believe he was murdered after opening the door to a knock, with investigators tracing the crime to local wealth and social tensions.
In London a Commons session deals with Ireland and the Anglo Irish Treaty. An important statement outlines the Dish situation and the consequences of the regent agreement between Collins and De Valera. The government warns that if De Valera or any Irish minister refuses to sign the declaration, liberty of action may be limited.
Gunmen and Crown forces clash in Belfast streets with heavy machine gun fire. Eleven people die and 17 are wounded in the latest surge of violence as special constables patrol in fast tanks. Residents take shelter as bombs explode and traffic resumes after the unrest.
Paris reports an astonishing accident in Mt Mirway tunnel where the Swiss frontier goods train had to stop and a second train slightly collided. Seven crew members were suffocated due to lack of ventilation in the tunnel.
In London on a Wednesday the Bankers Committee signals concern over Germany's note and the resulting uncertainty. They seek additional information to resolve the reparations settlement questions and discuss potential actions.
A fire at the Nederlandsche fabric and engine works near Amsterdam on Thursday caused about 10 million guilders in damage. The blaze left ten thousand workers idle as the factory was completely destroyed.
A brief report notes a night flight from Paris to London achieved complete success. Details are limited but confirm a successful overnight operation with bold aviation effort by Henri Henock.
Riga reports widespread destruction of the winter crop jeopardising supply in districts including Peteoprad and Novgorod. Russian areas face shortages as weather and conflict damage agricultural output.
Vendor Martin and Goose offer sanded stock of Czechoslovakia accordions 2, 4, and 4-stop plus mouth organs. Items priced at prewar levels as a traveling sale moves through Blanes in a plenary fashion.
The hinterland report notes Mr Woinmtey til i a lands ranger touring the area. He praises the Mt Chola gold field prospects, mentions lush reports of crushing batter for WOKE, and says roads to Bowen will become trafficable within months. Bridging the Bowen River is planned to ease pioneer travel and boost trade and development.
An advertisement promotes Gruen Health Salts as a therapeutic agent that promises to restore health by cleansing kidneys and bowels. It claims rapid improvement, offers a price of 8/9 per large bottle, and urges purchase at stores.
Local notices greet photographer F X Perroux as he starts a new residence in Bowen. Residents are thanked for patronage and kindness while he plans to introduce his enlargements and panel photos with his visit and appointments for orders.
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