Permanent Home and Institute for Australian Crippled Soldiers
A reader urges a seven figure fund to establish a permanent home and institute for injured Australian soldiers. He notes WWI Balkans injuries, condemns demeaning jobs, and cites Wirth Brothers' £100 toward the fund. He calls on Australians to donate and on a national committee to be formed with the Premier as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Tavish
Balkans
Sydney
Messrs Wirth Brothers
Australia
Lam
Tam
Platt Ruskin
Public Opinion Letter on Local Option and Progression
A Bowen reader defends progress while opposing a wave of new drinking saloons. The letter argues for cautious expansion, favors possible boarding houses over pubs, and questions hoarding houses and monopoly risks. It urges local investors to consider profitable, controlled development and notes local sentiment on votes and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vngue
Bennett
Bowen
Aiditioval
Lu Goliied
Fragmentary remark on vote framing in fragile text
A fragment refers to negative remarks about voters and the labeling of opinions as poor ignorant. The text comments that such insults reveal abuse rather than argument and mentions El Todap as the source or reader.
Bowen Hotel License Debate Sparks Parish Tensions
A letter to the editor argues against Rev Gillespie’s stance on a new Bowen hotel license. It contends the church sits near Dalrymple Street and that churches are usually set away from business districts. The writer cites Bowen’s 5,000 residents plus visitors, challenges claims about hotel patronage, and questions why other churches object to a new hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Losl
Tom
Denison
Gillespie
Dalrymple Street
Sam
Géthen
Yoras
Dec
Public Accommodation and Town Growth Debate
A letter argues for expanding hotel capacity to meet future demand as drought ends and rail development plus coal mining begin. It contends that one hotel cannot define normal conditions and urges progress without church dominance, noting public support for the proposed site and broader town prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Gillespie
Gillsspin
Bennett Letters Urge Town Improvement and Sanctions
An incomplete note from W. H. Bennett expresses a desire for better town accommodations in ordinary times, urging improvement and implying sanctions or consequences if needs remain unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyoura
W. H. Bennett
War News From the Front Amid Global Torpedo Attacks
Reports from Paris Petrograd and Rome describe intense fighting and heavy casualties on multiple fronts. Allied forces claim progress near Aix and Metzeral while German defenses hold. Casualty lists across Brisbane and Sydney reflect 615 names with many wounded including officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Thorwby
Oritieh Wa Marin
Novara
Troopa Ant
Elon
Troupehipe Ameterdam
Timraday
Zen Brugge
Te Yul
Knocke
Paris
Arrok
Eidys
Aix
Asainl
Neuville
Wiedneedey Nieht
Domy
Quennerjers
Matzeral
Rome
Montenero
Playa
Patrograd
Tismenitea
Steyi
Zurawna
Brisbane
Tiewt
Brodart
Macartney
D. Cameron
Liewt
Col
A. Miell
R.A. Francis
A. I. Jardine
L. Macdonald
A. G. King
H. M. Little
C. B. Y8ienhouse
J. Slack
Berlin
Priday
Arma
Metlzeral
Metzeral
Monster
Petrograd
Heura
London
Coperhagen
Heeling
Land bid for quarter-acre Herbert Street parcel
Advertisement notes a quarter acre in Herbert Street and directs Mrs Meec Hao of George Street to apply. The fragment lacks dates or authorities but indicates a land offer or inquiry process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Street
Apply
Mrs Meechao
George Street
Firewood Supplies Announced by Local Dealers
Firewood vendors announce new arrangements with W Fullerton to supply wood in all quantities. Prices listed include 12/0 per ton for cash on delivery and 14/1 for long wood per arrangement. Long or short wood sold by the truck, with general carting services on short notice. Orders left at Miss Neale's will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whhhlact
W. Fullerton
Porrwood
Steve Wood
Uck
Miss Neale
A. Wuerelaourm
Fr. Elsby
Queensland
Chas. Taylor & Coy
Kitchen Garden
Bield
New Zealand
Great Britain
Bond
Retupu Wail
Monumental Sculptor in Brisbane Offers Handstones and Railings
Agent for Andrew L Pet rie Monumental Sculptor Brisbane in position to supply customers with handstones and railings and to erect same. Mb guarantees up-to-date workmanship and reasonable prices. Mr Petrie's Album of work and prices can be obtained from Mr Bob imag0n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew L. Petrie
Brisbane
Mr Petrie
Firewood Delivery Offer for Shortest Notice
R. J. Bull announces readiness to deliver firewood at short notice priced at 1s 6d per load for Long Wood and 17s 6d per load for Short Wood. Quid shilling per load. Discount for cash on delivery. Carting of all classes offered on the shortest notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Bull
Library sale shifts amid alert on book piles and hours
The library sale operates with a schedule changing weekly from Wednesday to Saturday. Hours are posted with a dawn opening and late evening close, featuring a lighted hall and a piano display. The event promises heritage volumes and public access, with seating and reading spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltn
Wueeday Frye
Heme Sud Volunial
Maluwive
Leon Ty
Lion
Coemery
Hutihoriy
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Ingram
Carl Zoeller & Co. Limited
Queen Street
Whisbaner
Robinson
Sexton
Pooln Street
Beduyrat Wood Depot
Dalrymple Streey
McA
W. E. Perroux
Messrs. Sellars & Coote
Newstead
Mc Afh
Powell Street Bakery
A. McGrath
Denison Tlotel
Conor of
Dalrymple
Gregory
Rowan, A O'Toole
Myoprietress
Iy Dlubelob
Merinda
Torel
A Wilson, Pavpristraca
Gement
Dornfort
Clanniinods
Mernids Meatworks
Rowen
England
Howan
Jack Altren
J. A. Pares
Mining
Land & General Commission
Shire Hall
William Street
Mederafs, Ltd
Biscuits
Royal Insurance Company, Ltd
Royal Exchange Assurance of London
Celsoral Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd
Bowen River Coal Company, Ltd
Bowen Coal & Coke Coy
H. Belshy
Gregory and
Dalrymple Streets
T. J. Heron, Builver & Conuractor
G. Labcrelles
Mount Pleasant
Goorgonga
W. LT
Wharton & Co
Bitrate
Gilchrist
Walt & Connovgnam
Strathmore
Woodhouses
Balishury Plains Company
Matthews Fredrick Bos
Proserpine Station
James A, Page
Eton Vale
John H
Sellars & Coote
Herbert Syredt
N.Q
Massey Harris & Co., Ltd
Buzacott & Co., Ltd
Eugene Puller Johnson
H. A. Petersen, Ltd
Telinble
Leeds
United Insurance Company
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Five
National Mutual Life Association
Chas. Taylor & Co
Roma ST
Urisbane
Buttoser
Revail
Winans Sree
Nower
Queensland Machinery Company
Correspondence Limited
Don
Milder
Central Hotel
F. Fricker
Merrl
Willie
Mayers
Mboek
Bowen Wood Depot
Herbert and William Streets
The
Bowen Foundry
Ennginerrs, Ron and
Brass Foundare
Bowers Foundry
WL E
Darwei
Bowen North
Bowen School of Arts
Nd Museum
G. Tawse
Cross
Charlie Dick & Coy
Imporsens
China
Gregory Stheet
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