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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1932
Page
3
A fragmentary Bowen page lists buildings and street names, solicitors and offices, and travel information. It notes ship services from London to Colombo and Mesopotamia routes, plus timetable details for proserpine, Brisbane to various ports, and daily/weekly schedules with times and days.
A dense and fragmentary clip lists an extended local event schedule with notes on weather, town meetings, and public notices. The text references police court, farming reports, tickets for a show, council meetings, personal visits, and forthcoming open events.
Government officials consider erecting coke ovens near Bowen and assess feasibility in the Farreen district. Inquiries into past coal mine operations proceed, with cabinet decisions anticipated next Monday and a supervisor named in charge of investigations.
Fragmented minutes record a 1882 meeting of a local amateur society with officials and members listed. Discussion covers Olympia entertainment, a double programme, admissions, apologies for absences, and procedural motions including chair, secretary duties, and prize rules.
A fragmented letter or editorial text discusses sausage wrappers in the context of a political party campaign. It mentions the School of Arts, a cemetery address, and national newspapers in the state. The author argues against apologizing for the misdeeds of leaders and questions the goatieman's accountability. Names include D. Darwen and Georgy St. Barwa.
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