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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
4
Aimed at raising funds to enable new hospital premises and to secure government endowment in the current term. The appeal seeks subscriptions from those who intend to become “white supporters” for the constitution, with a pledge to understand before the July deadline.
London dispatches relay Allied and Russian fronts with updates on troop advances and setbacks. Reports describe Austrian and German actions near the Scarpe and Mont, Italian casualties near Trieste, and Turkish opposition at Basraheha. Telegraph lines cite ongoing artillery duels, air raids on Ghani and Ostend, and Soviet munition strikes at Petrograd amid shifting alliances.
Experts give guidance on tobacco growing focusing on curing, packing, grading, and seed selection. Amsterdam market dominance and factory practices are noted, with advice on leaf weight, texture, and wrapper quality for Bowen leaf.
Fragmented text references a May event, a rail or transit issue, and military or police activity. It mentions Ayers Homey Ue Lane and a hospital, with scattered names like Dave Rhustu and Brumley Rent. The piece presents garbled OCR but hints at a public disturbance, a parole or warrant, and wandering individuals near a river.
Under the auspices of the Bowen Horus Society and Kuunely Hospital support the School of Arts hosts a concert and dance on Wednesday June 6 1917. Reserved seats sixpence extra one shilling box plan at Mtr GA. Conductor Clinton Warnhead.
Mrs Boyce has taken over the Glencoe Boarding House and invites the public and visitors to Bowen. The establishment offers first class conveniences and a welcoming setup. Phone number 75 listed for contact.
Lost Black Pony Gelding and Chestnut Pony Filly described with markings near the thigh. Reward offered for delivery to A V Murray. Contact authorities with any information leading to recovery.
A garbled local notice hints that the Wane garatla Lodge plans to join a sales branch push and informs the Secretary. The fragmentary text promotes kidney health products, cites testimonials, and urges action amid blurred names and places.
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