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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1920

Page

4

Immigration policy sparks Brisbane protest and travel delay

A disputed Order-in-Council blocks emigration from Quesnaland to overseas posts as Premier and leaders face protests from Bridbare Trades Hall. Theodore signals possible future changes while citing ongoing limits for assisted migration and limited UK departure plans. Government ships in Sydney and Brinbece report £275 annual costs amid the broader migration dispute.

Brisbane Writley Cornell Dariae Bridbare Tandloan Australis Theodore United King Ueotsland Sania Sydney Ryan Brinbece

Tragedy on George Street Leaves Several Wounded

On Hasanisy afternoon a fatal shooting occurred on George Street. Bre Cullev, 26, and bar vintar Hinly aged 24, were killed or wounded as a shooter opened fire near a roadway. Mrs Cal Jeo, husband, allegedly approached and was shot point blank. the shooter apparently turned the weapon on himself. Condition of the injured reported as serious.

George Street Hasanisy Bre Cullev Bar Vintar Hinly Abotta & Weamear Betog Geminen

FOUNDERING OF A TUG AND CALL FOR REPAYMENT

Fragmentary report notes a tug's foundering during a race near Sydney and references calls for repayment of 78,100. It mentions Premier Heghes and Mr Watt engaging with government efforts to speed up payments and arranging talks with Labour ministers in London.

London Belveurne Heghes Commonwealth Govern Gaan Watt Prac

Queensland Debate Critiques Government Extravagance

Melbourne Thursday House of Representatives session hears Mr Bughes and Mr Aynshipre criticise Queensland Cluncas condition and the Auditor General's report. Mr Hiran defends government while Mr Broyles labels it the most extravagant, sparking sharp exchanges.

Melbourne House of Bughes Aynshipre Higghés Queensland Lappeta Broybes Hiran

Plain Talk on Pacific Island Policy and Prohibition Issue

Fragmented text discusses Pacific island control, international concerns, and domestic liquor questions. Mentions Japan's role, Anglo-American contracts, New Zealand policy, and polling figures. Observations appear in a chaotic OCR excerpt with disjointed phrases and partial numbers.

British reply on enforcing the peace treaty terms

In Parliament Frederick Hill pressed Britain on ensuring German penalties are carried out. Bonar Law said Allies retain treaty rights but warned against assuming Germany would not comply and urged prudent action to secure a peaceful settlement.

London Prederick Hill House of Commons Gerwinn Bonar Law

Seed Potato Shipments Arrive on Friday at Heed Rotator Auction

Seed potatoes from Mesees jumaiatie and Sona Ltd. will land by steamers Hexbum and Wyteemz on Friday. Large consignments include Mgastelites Brownells Aurmens and Tasmanian varieties, offering a choice for growers awaiting fresh stock.

Mesees Jumaiatie && Sona, Ltd Hexbum Wyteemz

Lovett & Co Markets and Jewellery Stock Offerings

Lovett and Co Melbourne reports prices under date March noting Halaway cheese 20 food 18 Pines 4 to 3 small lower TEWILLERY JEWELLERY Shiels Wolf and Coy renting jewellers Rockhampton stock at Central Hotel including jewellery watches electroplated ware. Also a cough remedy promoted claiming permanent relief and noting no laxative in Chamuberlute’s Cough Remedy.

Lovett & Co Western Market Flinders Lave Melbourne Halaway Tewillery I. Shiels Wolf & Coy Rockhampton Bas Bis Pretalsen Next Central Hotel

CATTLE SALE FOR MIXED CATTLE AT FORMER PARK SALE

A sale notice for mixed dairy cattle with buyers invited, listing contact A. P. Hall Mackay and Go. and noting cattle to be sold by weight and count. The event, dated March 3 1920, calls for registrations and emphasizes good colours and sale readiness.

Yoong Beaton Parkiaulnrn Lundoowers A. PF. Hall Mackay Fai Ayr Cattis

Koeg Fal Wesebed Sheeting at SA1 yard sale

A readable notice indicates Koeg Fal Wesebed Sheeting 72 inches wide available at SA1 yard, with Gregs Cloths and Ten Clovka offering colourer border ready for use as of 1/11.

All Souls School Notice From Community Center

The fragmentary notice from All Souls School lists Obart? Tawers and Charlot Englstid Hosritine in care under the neighborhood center. It mentions promt or promt of something, and a sale, with references to boards and applications.

Charlot

Sutton & Sons Readings Flowers and Seeds Deliveries

Horton horticultural notes announce Sutton and Sons Reading growers merchants plan new seed and plant shipments. Hawes agency arrangement ensures quality, availability of flower vegetables and seeds. Local firms Powell Swan and Welltown Printer referenced in notices.

Sutton & Sons Reading England Powell Swan

Fragmented OCR Tale Reveals Local Turmoil and Names

A dense, damaged OCR page references Utah place Uintah Girwel and an array of individuals and events. Mentions include Misael, Vitak, Hansa, Ske, and multiple communities, with scattered political and social notes reflecting a chaotic scene and uncertain authority.

I. Myelin Ali Maan Udi Tor Wa Hansa Ua Wwertoru Caste of Famer Thunes Smasion Ethiopia Choggil Iveyuiy Abigyoel Hala Nat Paul Wurttus Bouts Uvasidend Nk Nial Tours Anwdih Timit Toy Hus Fc Ria Mont Kant Ile Sven Eoseimalitefas Sean Hhoys Hon Massa Viathigg Vislvue Zoble Wally Atv Alton Espetien Sts Otalany

Amon Mus Fort and Jon Hetty Encounter

Fragmentary notes describe Amon Mus Fort and Jon Hetty amid a confusing scene. Mentions tactics, a fire, and a unclear event labeled as wadlew hang. Some names and places appear garbled but suggest a local incident or exchange with references to Aust Be and Te Fenmet Hels.

Un decipherable scene at Bonet Roos and Panay farming sale

Fragmented OCR reports a series of names, properties, and sales from Collinsville and surrounding districts. It mentions cattle, horses, and bullocks consigned for Proserpine, Bowen, and Normanby, with multiple owners and locations including Gutbalungra, Ayr, and Seartwater. The text is garbled but records a court verdict and lists numerous livestock movements and auctions across Queensland towns.

Mt. Dangat Proserpine G. Teltoel Bowen Ayr Feds O' Hawke Co Albwauly T. Jensen Gutbalungra Schilling Dan Delty Wenfords Anirews Suhulle eMily Maney Myre Muddy Uolawaba LL Hotwos Hue Intelstivice Hirai

Fragmented OCR Summary of Unclear Local Text

Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled historical diary or notice with scattered names and places. It mentions New York, Diana Emma, Stanley Ewen, and a reference to a date around December or the 18th, with scattered phrases about weddings, events, and completions. The passage is largely unintelligible and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Diana Emma Haley New York Stanley Ewen Thom Howe Zucaguizan Lee

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