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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1923

Page

5

Industrial court finds Hetzel Bros Ltd in breach of shop assistants award

At the Industrial Court Tuesday, Hetzel Bros Ltd were charged with breaching the Shop Assistants Northern Award by keeping the shop open on a holiday. Witnesses described goods moved from the back of the shop and discussions over award clauses occurred before the firm was convicted and fined £2 with costs. An appeal was noted by counsel for the defendants.

C. Burchell P. M Ling Hetzelros, Ltd Aasistanta Northern Kanter Bulurdyy Bist March Scanlon Conjilmant George Ling Bowen Botzel Bros. Ltd Fsat Baater Liss Koew Webster Stiop Fred Botsol Tawata Bara Heron Betzel Conlfelda Liben Mattar Labour Beanlon Brent Empleys Me Scanton

The Man on the Land and the Tomato Trade Debate

A critical look at local growers losing tomato crops and profits. The piece cites ores over 3 000 tomato plants lost, a Brower’s variable returns, and a Sydney packing and retail dynamic. It argues the land is struggling with middlemen, export pressures, and fierce competition from Chinese buyers.

Brower Tham Landon Me McGregor Agricultura Sabu Chinaman Corres Grewara Byd Syerb Baying Quesarland Sydney Hua Bowen Jobonye Orauk

Overland car jump ends upside down at Mareeba show

A High speed jump attempt by George Shang in an Overland at the Mareeba Showground ended with the car flipping after launch, driver shaken but not seriously hurt as the machine wrecked. Tonight Vera Gordon stars at Tivell Theatre in The Good Hrownier with additional notes on a prior impresario lineup.

Quirna Marecha Mareeba George Shang Aperd Tivell Vera Gordon Vera Gorton Ayn

Books Open on Forthcowing Events at Arena

J H Schilling Reg N Q KA announces books open for forthcoming events. Entries cover straight out and place only categories. No further details provided in readable text.

J-H. Schilling Reg N.Q. KA Joe Hchilling Kowell Pel W. J Paterson Grand View Hotel Patterson, Bowen

Local horse owners visit Townsville for June Meeting

J W Kirby RB W Miller and Bill Morgan journeyed to Townsville to watch Bit o Swish and Fen arth race at the Townsville Turk Club meeting. Bit o Swish won the Fifth Division at 3 to1 against, with Eather Hosa second. The Bowenmara Window won the Pisnear Halioap at Mackay, and Soremite upset the Hudbane Cup favorite Warwick Gan on a wet track.

J. W. Kirby RB. W. Miller Bill Morgan Townsville Ateaner Bit Towneville Davy Jones Nica Purifive Owen Punters Hia HitaSwish Lanigan J. J. Banning Picasia JF. Banning Werei H Bowenmara Window Mackay Soremite Warwick Gan Polardee

Criqui Wins World Featherweight Title In Vancouver

Hugens Criqui defeats Johnny Kilbane in six rounds by knockout to claim the featherweight championship of the world in Vancouver on Sunday. Kilbane shows resilience in later rounds but Criqui lands decisive blows including a sharp right to end the bout.

Vancouver Hugens Criqui Johnny Kilbane Kilbams

Howen Rugby League Meets Minutes 1924

Minutes of the 10th Baccatius Meet at the North Aussetiga Hotel on Tuesday 1924 discuss whether teams travel to Country Week, appoint a selection committee, prize allocations, knockout rounds for juniors, referee and watch duties, and schedule matches including June 17 and June 16. Next meeting set for June 19 at the Rachauge Hotel.

North Aussetiga J.P. O'Regan A. Rodney C. Hikesill A. Nicol Hos W. Morgan Burchill Nicol Carroll Collins Ville Rudosy Carre Drallow Sevr Siller Rodney Curry Hebb G’regan Carr

Examination of Cadet Midshipman Proceedings Notice

A dated communication from May 24 1923 to the Newa Board requests details for the 1933 Cadet Midshipman examination. It covers entry conditions, exam syllabus, application form, and labourmaster reports. The notice seeks placement of boys at Royal Australian Naval College and precise dates for appearance, with references to related officials and staff.

Bowen Sectiial College Mi 8 B. E. Kelly Hass E. 4 Mutton Ind Department of Defvace Air Office Urlabane Nowa Huard Royal Yuli Institadad Ludquist Fucker Suuptics

Wowen School of Arts Library and Museum Hours

The Reading Room is open daily except Sunday from 10 am to 9 30 pm. Library hours list Tuesday to Saturday with varied closing times and sessions. subscription rates and half rates are noted for different age groups and durations.

Wowen School OF Arts, Library& Museum Lundaya Tod Briday

Scale of Charges for Arts Hall and Functions

The notice lists rates for the School of Arts Hall and church/municipal function use. Local daytime rates begin at 7 pm to 13, with altar and equipment charges, traveling company costs, and night and charity reductions noted, including a 95 percent reduction for church functions.

School OF Arts Poe Alfowanus Ey

Glorious Rains Boost Crops and Water Supplies

Rain swept across Queensland towns from Bowen to Townsville, with heavy falls at Reid River and Mount Dangae, swelling the Don River and river systems. The showers revived tomato crops, eased stock and irrigation worries, and promised better water supply for Bowen River stations despite cold afterward.

Merinda Mount Dangae Queanne Don Bowen Townsville Burdekin Reid River Aince Bue Lower Don

Giant Russian telescope shipped from British factory

Russia orders one of the world's largest telescopes weighting about nine tons with a 45 foot tube length. The unit, operable by push-button control, will be moved to a Black Sea observatory. A near equal second telescope is being built for another Russian observatory. construction has taken about three years.

Dss Ig Ae Vie Editor Ceurist Virgil Jordan Stead Littel Russia Black Sea Brideh

Seven Days Stocktaking Bale Blanks Winter Goods Sale

A note invites buyers to seize a seven day stocktaking bale sale offering winter goods at reduced prices. The item promises clearance of surplus stock and aims to attract shoppers seeking value on seasonal items.

World Domination in Scotch Whisky Rally Reported

A cable from London claims Buchanan Dewar and John Walker & Sons inked a deal with James Watson & Co of Dundee to acquire 1.6 million gallons of matured stock and five modern distilleries in Speyside and Dufftown as part of a sweeping world trade strategy for Scotch whisky. The notice notes large stocks and multiple distilleries under control, signaling a bold, long term expansion by leading Scottish firms.

London Buchanan Dewar, Ltd John Walker & Sons, Ltd Scotland James Watson & Go., Ltd Dundee

Smart School Frocks At BLANES Priced 5/6

A note from BLANES shows smart school frocks priced five shillings sixpence each. This pricing detail highlights school uniform offerings and cost.

Blanes

Bowen Pa M Association Special Meeting Notes

At a special meeting of the committee in Bowen Pa M Association lively discussion followed over the right of the boat for the hospital. Mrs Fr Kelly president offered £10 personally for the right of the boat, accepted. Mr Burrell, president of the Association, added his debentures valued at £5, back £10, to the Association. Several other members indicated they would follow with similar terms.

Hospital Fr. Kelly Association Burrell Anoviaetion Rumyar Biales Mutaeveral oLbess

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