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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
3
A concise notice outlining services as a shipping forwarding, insurance and general commission agent. Details emphasize brokerage, cargo handling, risk coverage and liaison for goods movement. Addresses and client names are not provided in the fragment.
Dorothy Dalton stars in Venice in the East at Allies Theatre tonight. The feature showcases Dalton in a dramatic performance backed by the cinema's usual talents and a full house expected.
The Labour party outlined far reaching changes to the Australian constitution at Melbourne University. They proposed abolishing the current state governments and vesting sovereign powers in the Commonwealth Parliament with provincial legislatures under a uniform written constitution. It would conserve citizens rights with an emphasis on community of interests while domestic matters would be controlled locally in provinces. INTERESTING ITEMS. NSW to float a 2 40,000,000 drought relief loan at 5 percent tax free. The Australian Worker's Union seeks a 44 hour week and higher wages for skilled workers. Port Stephens to Hull voyage reports a towed distressed ship 1,344 tons to Queenstown. James Larkie jailed for five years for criminal anarchy. The Daily News notes Branley Plymouth resumes his world tramp from Circular Quay on January 1, 1910, aiming to cover 22,000 miles via Russia, Siberia, China, Japan, and Australia.
A mix of listings shows Co operative Brand boots in multiple styles with quantities and prices, followed by a public notice from Paling and Co Limited at Queen Street Brisbane warning customers to redirect monies and inquiries. It also mentions prosecutions for trespass on parcels and stock, and announces livestock and assorted goods events and books for 1920.
A variety of women and girls shoes listed with styles including patent celluloid heels Cuban and tan calf options. Prices range from 9 to 45 shillings with sizes from child to adult and items feature buckskin, ankle straps and lace designs.
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