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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1918

Page

4

Five Shillings to Win Five Thousand Pounds Prize

A garbled promotion promises a chance to win £5,000 for five shillings, urging quick action as tickets sell fast. The text hints at quitting work upon winning and describes the sum as easily obtainable, then notes rapid selling of tickets.

Coal prospects in Bowenville field spark railway push

A Australian era report details Bowenville coal field tests showing six seams with Bowen seam richest. Brisbane tests with locomotives and Bowett plant trials confirm desirability for steam and coke. Companies form Bowett Consolidated Coal Mines Limited to exploit 14 square miles. railway planned to open region, boost north Queensland industry and reduce coal freight costs.

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Reward Offered for Information on a Major Crime

A damaged text fragment lists a large reward of £500 and mentions various names, places, and potential suspects. The garbled OCR references a murder or serious crime, with placeholders suggesting investigation details and geographic targets. The exact event and identities remain unclear due to text corruption.

Notice on residence and carole val week attendance

Notice states Mie A Methpihs seeks to join Lionsi for retreatment Rucsist and will visit Rowen for carule val week. Address at Gregory and Gordon Street referenced. attendees to receive aid up to date with AML tages five.

Mie Methpihs Lionsi Killartey Mwale All Hows Tae Vinitre Gregory and Gordon Street

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