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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
4
A tangled tale unfolds as Graham and Jay, long associated with Red Circle crime, confront a complex plan involving a break in, disguises, and a hidden note. Police interrogate Graham while Roy Rawson leads the case, revealing a past alliance and a pursuit across continents. Continual warnings and secret identities touch on old rivalries and a perilous quest for wealth.
An expansive historical sketch traces the English postal service from its Roman-era origins to the modern era. It covers early messengers, royal livery, private conveyances, imperial monopolies, reform efforts led by figures like Withering and Murray, and the pivotal 1840 postage reform that ended the old system. The piece interweaves anecdotes on postmasters, parliamentary views, and social impacts including accessibility, costs, and public sentiment.
A catastrophic stampede and fire at Vil Platte, LS A, maimed and killed many dancers and spectators. Victims include twenty five dead and fifteen injured as a crowded hall collapsed and flames swept through the venue. Rescue efforts began immediately as mothers aided wounded children and bystanders fled to safety.
A garbled London text portrays a scornful voice discussing crime, aging, and social decline. The speaker imagines a future where a jovial street policeman confronts an aging populace, cursing a rise in crime and decay while lamenting lost vigor and control.
A Brazilian Serotherapeutic Institute in Flor da Boa houses deadly snakes and venom for medical study. Dr Vite Broal leads researchers who extract venom to develop cures for bites. The site, called Serpentariva, spans about five hundred square yards with walls and water barriers.
The narrator recalls an improvised Turkish bath scene where warm rooms and marble decor contrast with discomfort and fear. A guide oversees procedures including a harsh massage, steam, and shaming actions, ending with the narrator seeking aid after an alarming sequence and planning to call Jos Beegart for help.
A recipe fragment describes making a gravy piquante with miswritten terms and substitutions. It lists ingredients like water, clove, agar, malted pepper, and walnuts with steps to mix, stew, and thicken. The text appears as garbled OCR, yet conveys a cooking process involving butter, flour, and a walnut garnish.
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