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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
7
Disjointed OCR fragment references various names and phrases without coherent events. Despite noise, recognizable items include mentions of people like Go 40 Mier ballad, Gandy, Fo uad, and places such as Ovalayn bouiek, with scattered terms suggesting a narrative about discussions, observations, and potential inquiries.
The Bowen Harbour Board held a monthly meeting to discuss a £10,000 dredging loan, insurance cover of £59,000 on dredge plant, and bond arrangements. It agreed to review shelter needs for Waterside Workers at the shore end and consider lighting improvements, with a £20 donation to Kennedy Hospital and various expenditures approved.
Readable fragments describe a local sale offering various fabrics. Shoppers expected to buy material and sew items such as nightdresses and camisolgy, with prices noted in odd formats. No clear dates or full product lists are present.
A log 1531 long and 147 inch girth yielded 9955 super feet of timber, 5388 flint clad, valued at 21 5 per super foot on Imbil trucks. Total truck value £7228 4d with marketing costs and service nets £47 Ile 24. Lop Ez tuumatet earned £24-11-2. sawn product worth at least £150. Amber quantity enough to build first class house.
Fragmentary text discusses a small amber bottle and its home use. It mentions health concerns, headaches, stomach issues, and warnings from Dr Moran. The writing hints at medical advice and cautions about danger and ritual or superstition.
The High Court held the Arbitration Court may issue retrospective awards and may set wages higher than those fixed by the State Wages Board. The ruling clarifies the scope of the Federal Arbitration Court in Sydney as reported by Priday.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives announced sugar retail at sixpence per pound and wholesale at £49 per ton, a gap under five per cent. Analysts warned costs to consumers could total about £6,577,000 yearly while growers feared impact on fruit industries.
Reports from Tokyo describe grave social disorders as the fate of the Anglo Japanese alliance hangs in the balance. The question is whether the accord will be renewed as tensions rise in Japan and surrounding areas.
A late 19th century classified fragment lists a £500 reward and multiple company and place names including WHARTON & Co and BALIBURY PLAINS. It reads like a public notice or auction advertisement with scattered references to estates, farms, and property holdings across various towns and stations.
Killarney Refreshment Rooms advertises a cafe menu including tea cocoa beef eggs ham and eggs steak and eggs fried foods along Brogary Street Rowen. items listed with errors suggest OCR transcription but indicate a broad cafe offering at the residence or nearby location.
Local baker McGrath announces renewed bakery operations at Hawtin Bakery shop Gregory Street. Daily supply includes bread scones cakes and pies ready for sale to customers.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Rowen School library and an event or meeting. Mentions 19 4.00 pay and a schedule around a MAC contasted item. Lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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