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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
3
A disrupted report notes the official opening of the North Scottish Mailway segment from Warnulgat to St Woswronna, with a Saturday delay. Only thirty four tiles laid, crowd connected from Brisbane by Mackay, and jail livies already laid over the park expected to span by Navmaber.
A bold theft occurred at the Stadium when a man wearing a hat and coat entered after most of the personnel had gone in and demanded the takings from a money boxkeeper who raised the alarm. The thief escaped with a sum believed to be around seventy pounds.
The Sydney report from Taverne says a rich silver find has been made on an extension of a reef, with assays around HE ounces to the ton, indicating a major mineral strike near Inverell.
Sydney Monday reports unofficially that Mr Andrew Fisher may contest the Maranoa seat left vacant by the death of Mr James Page. It is stated he will not agree to a plebiscite before the election and must have unanimous support of the members of the Federal Labour Party.
A motor car descending a hill near Nowra capsized due to steering failure. Patri Caffery and Mrs Celie Watta were killed. Minnie Culfe and Mr Tillie Caffery were seriously injured. Caffery died after walking a short distance. Mrs Watts died in the vehicle. Minnie Caffery remained unconscious. In Melbourne,Tas Page death attributed to heart failure after post mortem.
Magee's advertises lovely embroidered blouses on sale for 9 6 each with trimmed details and attractive patterns. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store to view the styles and sizes available.
Melbourne reports that Commonwealth Block Exchange circles expect an early announcement by Treasurer Cook of the new Peace Loan between ten and fifteen millions. By the end of the financial year June nine, much money will be exhausted and more will be needed to meet remaining commitments next year.
Cablegram describes massacres at Satusin and Treziband on the Black Sea with streets strewn with Greek bodies and shops ransacked. An American destroyer arrived at Samsun to protect American residents.
Fragmentary war dispatch reports Poles clashing with German and trench forces at Katbenvitz and other areas. Fires, barricades, and repelled assaults noted as Sinn Fein and police clashes occur elsewhere in Ireland. One Dublin cricket match incident ends with a fatal shooting near Trinity College. Four Mayo police killed. ambushes and exchanges described with Lewis gun use and vehicle destruction. The fire source remains unknown.
Reports say 20 members of the Coalminers Executive rejected Government terms in London. Telegraph and telephone outages hit Liverpool area as Sinn Fein activists attacked lines, police could not prevent escapes from poles. Government plans to reduce unemployment aid and continue balloting.
Advertisement offers an 18-horse Allan Benzine Nogine and a 19-horse Allan Kerosene engine with bore, tanks, and piping. Details available at the office. Cash or terms offered.
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