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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1923

Page

4

Aerial Service Flights Brighten Northern Territory Record

Telegraphic news from Longreach reports the Northern Territory Aerial Service completed 80000 miles in the air without injury though weekend mishaps occurred. Hurley piloted an ordinary mail plane from Cloncurry to Longreach after a forced landing 40 miles away. He and Baird then reached Gilford Park to aid Fysh whose Avro ran low on petrol 70 miles from Longreach. Hurley struck a telephone wire on landing. both occupants escaped serious injury though the craft was damaged.

Longreach Northern Territory Hurley Cloncurry Baird Gilford Park Fysh Avro Longmach

Anglican Synod Defeats Motion on Connection with England

Shenane Anglican Synod yesterday debated a motion by Cannon Da Wett Butt y in favor of severing connection with the mother Church in England. The motion was defeated by 181 to 88. The question was the most important ever faced by the body.

Shenane Zpaay Yu Anglican Synod Cannon da Wett Butty Sayaring England

Commonwealth sugar proposals spark widespread protests in Queensland

Brisbane reports a strong backlash from sugar growers across Queensland over Commonwealth plans. The government will extend the embargo on black grown sugar for two years if a pool free of federal control is formed, allowing raw sugar purchases at up to £27 a ton, and trials with refining companies to renew existing terms. The pool would supply sugar for export at world parity, with raw sugar price for 1924 95 season to be set by a tribunal based on production costs, not exceeding £2 74.

Thvee Brisbane Commonwealth O& Wet Tire f.C.b. Mill

Doodey Victorious at Labour Conference Vote

Doodey secured a victory as a vote was taken Friday at the Australian Labour Party conference. The proceedings highlighted party unity amid discussions on policy direction and leadership signals.

Doodey

New Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Coughs

A new remedy marketed as the fastest cure for coughs and related chest discomfort claims to fortify the body and ease symptoms. It emphasizes easing throat irritation and offers general adult use guidance while highlighting a broad protective effect against colds.

Dooley Reinstatement Victory Shifts NSW ALP Executive

Dooley and supporters secured a decisive win in NSW ALP votes 180 to 73 percent. Willis, General Secretary of the Miners’ Executive, has been defeated. The old Executive, notably those who opposed Dacley, has been routed by the outcome.

Dooley Willis Eccerstica ALP New South Wales Dacley

The Lost Steamer Treversa Foundering at Sea

A wireless message from the steamer Moreton Bay reports wreckage near the Treversa sinking site as two boats, searched by other vessels, spotted debris and a boat bottom in the Indian Ocean while crews seek the Treversa’s missing passengers and crew.

Sydney Moreton Bay Indiana Ocean

Police Lucky to Be Alive Says Roy Governor

Sydney report cites Roy Governor in hospital saying he could have killed Sergeant Young and Constable Senior last Friday but avoided shooting. He describes fleeing through a gully and notes an ambush in Cheatham's kitchen with bullets near his ear. He claims kin to the infamous Jimmy Governor.

Roy Sydney Young Newlavd Cheatham Jimmy Governor

Irish Envoys Case Adjourment Request Pending

The Commonwealth Board continued the use against the Irish Envoys with O Kelly absent. O Flangi sought an adjournment when asked to give evidence, saying he wasn’t ready.

Sydney Commonwealth O'Kelly O'Flangi

Dr Moree's Indian Root Pills Promised Superior Health

Historical ad style claims praise Dr Moree's Indian Root Pills as a superior remedy. The copy touts long trial, strong profits, and broad customer demand, asserting the product’s effectiveness and high standing in medical sales across Australia without providing verifiable evidence.

Saw Damask Bedding Prices and Descriptions

Saw damask direct to rooms beds from the pure linen stock 7240 wide 12/6 per yard. Includes 5/11 price in other listings Unto at V6 wood 3/yard. Half bleach damask described as very strong and serviceable at 4/6 per yard.

Adjourment Grants More Time for Witnesses

A defendant was granted an adjournment until today to bind himself to give evidence or call witnesses at the new location. The delay allows additional time to secure testimony and complete the proceedings.

Influenza Cases Reported in Melbourne Hospital

authorities monitor the outbreak as 23 influenza cases reach Melbourne Hospital and 13 are related to pneumonic influenza. No deaths reported, while steps are taken to assess the epidemic’s reach.

Melvourne Riday Melbourne Hospital

Reparations Conference Sees German Proposals Rejected

French and Belgian leaders announce after private talks that German proposals are unacceptable while passive resistance to the Ruhr continues. Prime Ministers state the governments agree on this stance and will pursue it in ongoing discussions.

Brusaem Andrauay France Belgium

Chinese Bandit's Resignation Reported Amid Border Turmoil

Dispatch from Pekin notes the Chinese government has resigned amid border clashes and internal strife. The shaky leadership change follows tense activity on the Karen border with reports of continued skirmishes and a slipping grip on authority.

Pekin Chinewe

Bowen shop theft case heard in court

Alfred Pascoe faced charges of breaking and entering Mr Heron’s Bowen shop on or about May 20. A revolver and cartridge box were recovered from him after Bowen police investigations. Pascoe claimed ownership of the revolver bought at Proserpine and cartridges bought at Bowen, with police affidavits and witness identifications tying him to the crime.

C. Burchell Ken J.P Stephen Alfred Pascoe T. J. Heron William Street Alfred Mairs Collinsville Stephen Alfred F Bowen Fidler Alfred Poncue Proserpine Jyen Edo Tim Norian Belzel Heron Proserpine End Betzel Engint

Sale Report Mentions Bed Bugs For 25 Shillings

A fragmented notice references a sale item described as bed bugs priced at 25 shillings. The text also mentions adults and a figure labeled 666, with scattered words suggesting a motorized or auction context.

Duog

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