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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1953

Page

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Premier at Bowen Supports Bill Wall for Burdekin

Bowen ACES resident presided at Montynight election meeting to back Bill Wall for the Burdekin electorate amid claims of state development and water conservation achievements. Speakers criticized opposition, pointed to electricity expansion and federal aid debates, and pledged Labour policy steps for regional projects and taxes.

Bowen Wellden Montynight Arta Sie Peeuder Vc. Gairy W. Will Burdekin Wall

Government Narrowly Backed Reforms Amid Key Opposition

The report notes a divided response as the government defends long service leave reforms and hospital access while opposition figures accuse leaders of aligning with reactionaries. Voters weigh state development versus alleged delays, with references to Mr Wall and Mr Golr and a pledge of inquiry into a cited case.

Galr Wits Sam Lawberr Erytna Lima Wall Golr Tesus Janwen Ibe

Wall Addresses Burdekin Electors in Labor Campaign

Mr Wall speaks for the Labor party to Burdekin electors outlining a history of government benefits. He pledges to support sugar industry machinery, water conservation and irrigation expansion, hydro power, and regional electricity access. He asserts Labor’s record and promises to unite farmers and households if elected on March 7.

Mr. Nicklin Mrr Gale T Ie Bork Bis Hinde Nicklin Coney Ailey Foden Queenston Labowr Menzies Gair Gale Abse Hill Wall Burdekin Labor Party V. C. Gink Labor Alemerimber Shuat Ou Marek Queensfold Bowen Townsville Althoes Home Hill Lowen Thin Emi

Bowen Scout Group Reports Weekend Activities

Last weekend the 2nd Bowen Scout Group held a Friday night meeting with 27 attendees, including signal work and first aid practice. Saturday groups biked to Rose Bay for bushcraft and nature study, noting thirty flower types. a late-arriving Tommy Fenderfoot followed the Don Railway Bridge trail. Patrols planned knotwork and splicing lessons for Friday, while duties and patrol rotations were outlined for upcoming weeks. The campaign to raise funds for disaster relief was discussed, with a national goal and postponed tour details mentioned amid planning delays. Tenderfoot tests are set for March 23.

Ae Ineach Rose Bay Leasons Tommy Fenderfoot Don Jabiru Talon England Europe EW. Whitehouse Dow

Loans 10 MX Roll Streamers Lowen Inde Crepe Paper

Local ads list loans and paper supplies with a note on crepe paper and streamers offered by Lowen Inde at Dent. The fragment hints at promotional pricing and small-loan terms.

Burdekin Electors Urged to Vote for Wall Willlie Garnett

A fragmented campaign piece appeals Burdekin electors to elect Wall Willlie Garnett at the March polling date. It alleges proposed road fee changes will shift maintenance costs fully to shires and towns, risking neglect of 20.8 miles of tin red highways and urging supporters to restore government control.

Stevers Burivkin Burdekin Willlie Garnett Bordekin

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