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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
7
Telegraphic news notes a tropical cyclone warning from the Weather Bureau affecting Port Moresby, Bowen, Cooktown, and other locations. It states the storm is moving eastward or southwestward, with likely impacts along the coastal areas.
Brennan will likely sit on the bench for the first time when the Circuit Court visits on March 26. His mother Mrs Annie Brennan, from Maryborough, died yesterday as reported by Chief Justice McCauley in Brisbane.
Friday the Premier announced the reversal of a 5 percent cut in the salaries of public servants earning over £300 a year. The policy reversal is to cease on July 1, and the revised Public Servants thrice Act will cost the Government about fifty thousand pounds annually.
Arthur Ralston, a starter for the Queensland Turf Club, has issued a writ through L Biggs on behalf of the club against the Sporting Life newspaper in Brisbane. The action seeks six thousand pounds alleging libel, with the case set to test accusations published about Ralston and his duties.
Cablegrams report a massive tornado sweeping central states of Kentucky and northern Illinois. Unverified estimates exceed fifteen hundred deaths with thousands injured. Murphysboro Illinois wiped out, West Frankfort school home demolished with two hundred dead students, Hurst Illinois left with a single standing building as troops and Red Cross nurses rush to aid victims.
A late bulletin says Lord Curzon is dying. The Tokyo fires destroyed about 3,000 buildings and left 20,000 homeless, with two smaller fires burning around sixty houses each. Troops and fire crews faced harsh conditions, including smoke and water shortages, hindering efforts.
A cloudy day and showery weather preceded a meeting in which inquiries into the running of Astrologiat in the Nursery Mandiexp were held. Several officials including Adtrol oglet, B. Ainsworth, and Ti Noelaen faced disqualification as two year jockeys. The nursery handicap results featured Open Hundiosp, Urgency, and Molly Cytus with close finishes. Upcoming matches include Commercials vs Cities and a Society meeting at the School of Art with details about local events and upcoming arrangements.
The Pharoombs of the Gordon family wish to thank all who stood by them after the loss. They express gratitude for the comfort and assistance received during the bereavement and acknowledge the community’s kindness.
A. W. Miller expresses sincere gratitude to the Doctor, Matron and Nursing Staff of the Hospital for their kindness during a recent stay at the institution.
Northsun Political Organisation to address the election in Oxley at Acts Hall at 8 pm Saturday. George Turner from the Australasian Mutual Industrial Employment Union given notice. Workers urged to apply for jobs at Morinda Works. J Catford to issue permits for legume office. Anthony Ogden District Secretary.
Tender invite for Bowen Cemetery Trust seeks underground burial facilities with details from the undersigned Mackenzie Superoriliary. Tenders close by Friday the 4th of a given April. further specification will be supplied by the under signed supervisor.
A damaged notice announces a sale at noon on Wednesday May 16, offering White Fort and other visible assets. Officials indicate expanded CLTER holdings and a forthcoming auction by township authorities.
For sale two horses and harness 30d spare harness telua and more in cheap good condition together or separate Apply Don McAllister Kennedy Street
The undermentioned land will be opened for perpetual lease at Bowen Land Office on Wednesday 8 April 1926. Eighty nine acres near Longford Creek Siding, with nominal rent and lodged applications. Notices extend to provisional licenses under Land Regulations 1945 with named officials and applicants. A separate notice concerns liquor license application in Logan district with named parties and witnesses.
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