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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
3
The Watersiders Federation committee in Meilsiuhie warns it has not authorized or endorsed a wave of expulsions. General secretary Morris states expelled members must apply to Brophy for reinstatement as tensions rise over a Cairns fresh developments.
A district meeting heard landowners from all areas deny any right of the Government to grant or license water facilities. They pledged to refuse compliance with the Water Act passed by Parliament and warned they would resort to legal action or imprisonment rather than fulfill required returns.
Mt Isa Mines Ltd announces an agreement with Russo-Asian Consolidated Ltd for sale of 550 thousand one pound shares to fund development and equipment of the Mt Isa mine. The deal includes a two year option on a further 2.41 million shares at £2 per share.
The High Court consisting of Justices Isaacs Higgins and Gavin Luffy dismissed the Bowen district trespass appeal from Logan. The Queensland Full Court had upheld a verdict awarding £50 damages to Strathmore Station owners Gilchrist Watt Cunningham, with costs against Norman Harold Logan the appellant grazier from Redcliffe Station Hughenden district.
Queensland Rugby League members arrived by train in Sydney yesterday when agents of the Ling Nish Rugby League Club pressed offers to lure players to England. Players named include Gorman Aynsley Moores McErien Leibicke and Craig. No offers accepted yet as English forward Hen Gronow, half of Huddersfield, was among those approached.
Sydney the Kederit Executive of Ute Asyd discussions on July 4 unity conference acceptable to Conroy and Seale executives. Fed Executive perhaps to lead Labour movement in New South Wales after elections. Passporting considered to avoid clash with the poll.
An OCR damaged item reports on Sydney underworld figures and a native arrest at a northern bruliss area. It mentions a July or September event, a Darien reference, and a cautionary tale of law and order. The fragmentary text names a Wach or WHE group and a Bung figure tied to the case.
Reports from Canberra and surrounding regions describe a severe drought devastating sheepfarming areas in southern Africa. Local observers note rapid pasture loss and farmers abandoning flocks as drought conditions spread across the area, prompting concerns for livestock and livelihoods.
Smith and Ulm piloted from Darwin at three o'clock yesterday afternoon to Litonme, creating a new record for the longest non stop night flight in Australia, covering 70 miles in nine and a quarter hours.
London reports Premier McCormack meeting Empire Producers Association with Duke of Sutherland in attendance. He urged free sugar export to Britain to spur Queensland prosperity and discussed mining development in North Queensland. McCormack praised Australian governance and called for efficient borrowing control.
A Daily Mail report states final papers signed forming Ontutex Australia Ltd to convert waste sugarcane fibre near Sydney into building material. Directors may include ex prime minister William Hughes and J G Phorylace, with Mr Armstrong leading capital investors. Theodore mentions risks for London investors and job creation in Australia, while plans to visit Chicago and New Orleans plants are noted.
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