Produce Quotations and Low Market Rates Offered
The notice promotes J APPLY for quotations before buying, with prices based on the Lowest Southern Market Quotations. It states flour and all general lines are now offered at the lowest market rates.
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
The notice promotes J APPLY for quotations before buying, with prices based on the Lowest Southern Market Quotations. It states flour and all general lines are now offered at the lowest market rates.
The undersigned announces the Balvery Businews has been taken over from A. Mann. The new publisher commits to continuing the friendly service and gratitude for the support shown to the previous owner. The notice marks February 13 as the transition point and expresses hope to maintain the paper’s community role.
Shipping notes list passengers and crew aboard multiple vessels. June 11 entries show Weepage mom Towns ville with Masseuvers My J Chaudler Campbell and five steerage, Arama trou Melbourne sineagers Mr Kenny and one steerage. June 19 Wyreema from Calne carries Mr and Mrs 0 Mc Lean and others in steerage. Shown are Haudhcwn Mr and Mira J Teel, Shanomaker Clay Company crew, and Mr Stephenson with one second class.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal departures to Brisbane with named passengers and crew. Mentions Mr D W Mardy and other individuals, steering arrangements, and second-class or steerage sections. Details are garbled and names partially unreadable.
A garbled report from a local paper describes widespread evictions and harsh living conditions amid a public health scare. It mentions affected families, legal actions, and social unrest, with unclear dates and multiple damaged phrases.
A Queensland editorial laments the impact of federal Labour policy on farmers, criticizing middlemen, transport costs, and market manipulation. It urges farmer associations to unite to improve marketing and bargaining, arguing agriculture should drive policy rather than political factions.
Incoherent local items describe a celebratory council meeting and a crash or accident with unclear details. The passage mentions workers, a company, and a possible upcoming work event or schedule, but specifics are obscured by garbled text and missing names or dates.
A May wedding in Ravenswood Bowen tied Miss Alice Forno to Mr Forma in a ceremony at St. Cuthbert's, with Alfred Isbell officiating. The bride wore prise silk and gold jewelry, bridesmaids in green, and guests included Mr and Mrs Isbell and families from Bowen and Bowenship. After gifts and traveling outfits, the couple departed for Charter Towers and Townsville on their honeymoon.
In Tuesday court before Mr W G Moran two men faced charges of stealing from George Lasse and a separate case of opium possession. Witnesses described the robbery at Sertori's and backyard confrontation with Garrington and Manton. The defendants denied resistance. evidence tied Garrington to the money and forgone charges were discharged. Ongoing police testimony led to a verdict and a £10 fine with four shillings costs or one month in prison for opium possession.
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