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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

6

Rowley Town Council Deliberates on Local Works and Health Act

The council discusses enforcement under Health Act 1900 and drainage issues. Officials review underground water services, street improvements, and permission for electric works. A special meeting is set to draft by laws and decide on Vicarage repairs at Holy Trinity Church.

Naal Moathly Ossa F. Tala Abaliog Ume Council Ieee Ug. Land R'wan Cotnett Waalfelt Epee Couinell Hoolkes Taylor Atat- Coamsil Nat Mma Gwilije Gousell Ald Ald Bellas Goig Thomas Couneil Mc Tumley Hill Holy Trinity Church Meeetlig Coconvule Bacco Emily Peli

Turf News: Mooday Meeting Auda! Dart Club Preps

The report lists horses landed by Mr R Lewis at Bell's Gully including Ryeiabra by Murillo and a Melt King filly. It notes the Marilla gelding’s voyage mishap and announces trials and lineups for the forthcoming arena at Thearen Stim Movarves with many riders and entries.

Iheemoa Dart Club L.A. Ali Rian Alt. BallBooie W.diwaede R. Lewis Bell's Gully Murillo

Burns Eyes Empire Crown Fight Comeback Plans

Tommy Burns declares readiness to post £10 bond for an Empire Championship bout with Beckett and expresses willingness to face Georges Carpenter while ruling out a match with champion Dempsey. He believes he has no chance against Dempsey.

Tommy Burns Beckett Wing Burns Georges Carpenter Bane Dempsey

Telegraphic news increase in price of roan in Queensland

Telegraphic brief notes an increase in the price of a product in Queensland amid ongoing disarray from the war and related investigations. The report references a rise in costs, with further details unclear due to damaged text.

Quaensland Briat Commonwealth Quenidland

German internees stowaway on Dutch ship recaptured

Two German internees who had been interned during the war were released on parole and allegedly attempted to stow away aboard the Dutch steamer Houtman. They were recaptured at Thursday Island and rejoined there. One had resided in Briebaoo before the war and the other belonged to South Australia.

Gheman Dutch Sthamur Thursday ‘Island Brabane Fridey Steener Houtman Germany Ta Land Briebaoo Soult Apetrelia Adelaide Liberal Union Executive

Unemployed threaten to march on Prince’s arrival

Sydney reports the unemployed, organized by the Railway Workers Industry Branch of the A.W.U., threaten a street procession during the Prince’s arrival if work is not found. An estimated 176,000 to 200,000 people expected to obtain a war gratuity totaling about ten million pounds. Brisbane applications rise by 15,000 daily.

Sydney Railway Workers Industry Branch The A.W.U Aydney New South Wales Brisbane

Unemployed Questionovers at Cockatoo Island

About one thousand men dismissed at Cockatoo Island and Garden Island by naval authorities. Government plans subsidy for large families raise per head tax amid graduated rates. Federal Works Committee selects a rite for a permanent aerodrome at Glau Tunis.

Cockatoo Island Sydney Rigup Cockatoo Garden Island Glau Tunis Iedieral Works Committee Arsaalectlage Sie Berg Ford Permanent

Conference endorses PM proposals on wool export to Britain

Melbourne reports that Prime Minister Hughes announced the woolgrower conference in Melbourne has approved the proposal to sell the forthcoming wool clip to Great Britain. The decision aligns with war supply needs and supports Australian export efforts.

Great Britain Melbourne Min' Uate Hughes Hich Asia

Printers and Bookbinders Win 23 Percent Pay Rise

Melbourne reports printers and bookbinders back to work after a three month strike. The union claims an overall wage increase of 23 percent, with the settlement set to raise wages across the trade. The resumption followed negotiations and renewed labor cooperation in the city.

Melbourne

Federal Salary Ghab Debated in Melbourne House

Melbourne Friday House of Representatives sat all night debating the bill to raise Morabe Anarles to £10 per year. The Prime Minister defended the measure saying it would provide £1000 a year to Senators and members from the day of election to Parliament.

Melbourne House of Representatives Troyloy Bork Howse Bf

Mangled Name Snippet From Plaintext Noted

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places with unclear context. It shows partial strings like Magnoble, Lintiaent, Pam Hante, Hantaher, Bhygsuahin Linhuonl and de ap Ce ee are Fluupks. The readable items hint at people or places but lack coherent events or details.

Sheldon Magnoble Lintiaent Hantaher Tata

Lawmakers Clash Over Salary Increases and Misuse Claims

Dador backed the bill while Maxwell opposed citing misuse of funds. Members debated referring the matter to electors as Lowond moved a new clause to require unclaimed increased jobs paid rate to the Consolidated revenue. The division on the clause showed 45 agreeing and 12 opposing.

Dador Maxwell Lowond

Damages Awarded In Adelaide Tramway Case

Adelaide report notes a verdict for the plaintiff in a tramway accident case. Alice Mary Edwards claimed 3000 pounds for injuries from a tram incident at Gillits and Hanson streets on March 2. Damages were assessed at 1230 pounds. Additional items cover the Adelaide Liberal Union opposition to a salary rise and foreign troop reports from Berlin and London.

Adelaide Buchanno Alice Mary Edwards Augustus W. H. Edwards Ella Bt. Unley Tramways Trust Gillits and Hanson Bts

Unclear OCR Historic Note From London

Fragmentary text from London dated Thursday discusses wartime duties and public sentiment. Mentions wood, aviation, and people awaiting changes in coming months. Content is garbled with many unreadable segments and unclear facts.

Unclear fragment hints at odd event and names

Fragmentary text mentions vague actions and ages with unclear context. No identifiable people, places, or events emerge to form a coherent news item or date.

Bolshevik Advance Near Persia Sparks Alarm

London dispatch reports Bolsheviks advancing toward Persean territory causing widespread alarm as large forces concentrate near verial area amid tense Persia state developments.

Perbia London Tuureday

Socialist Conference Divides Over Methods

Report from a New York gathering shows sharp splits within the socialist movement over approach and strategy. The Theodora and Landows figures feature in the contested debate as factions clash on the path forward.

Socialist Conference Theodora New York York

Violent Chamber Strike Trial Ends Amid Mild Excitement

A political chamber incident led to a trial closing amid mild excitement. The scene centered on a dispute involving a prominent organist and a February event held in the chamber where socialite leaders were organized.

Viorent Eas Ste Aba Ceder

Striker Ejection Clash Leaves West Virginia Fatalities

In West Virginia a gunfight erupted amid a dispute over ejecting striking workers from their homes. A defender and a mayor were killed during the revolver incident linked to tensions between miners and authorities. Detective forces investigated the clash as the scene drew in locals and business figures from Rockingham to Centre Hotel. Jewelry and sporting goods stock were also listed nearby.

Ettator Ogbt West Virgin Mr Ff Shiels Walli & Coy Rockhaimpton Next Centre

Corrective of Aisopders for Wood and Liver Ailments

A rustic advertisement promotes a patent remedy claimed to cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys. It asserts the tonic purges toxins and restores sight by a blend of herbs and minerals, urging readers to try it with testimonials from neighbors and relatives. It warns of general health benefits and cautions about periodical positions of the body during use.

Morke'o Samatai Trentea Tony Pope

Wor Drapery and Cixhlog where Be you go

An advertisement-like fragment mentions a drapery and goods shop with a call to purchase at a location named Premele or Cor, inviting shoppers to visit for bargains. The text is garbled but implies a local retail offer or storefront notice.

Wave of price cutting hits London apparel market

A broad wave of price reductions sweeps London fashion houses with reductions from 9 to 53 percent. Stocks are nervous as prices fall and buyers hesitate while retailers cut margins to attract customers.

London Rome Sit Nani Feppito Ait Geribald

German Government Demands and Allied Occupation Relief

Berlin reports the German government will submit its proposed terms to the Entente to assure that new Allied occupations will not impede Germany's regaining territory. Italy favors restoring prewar frontiers with simplified settlement along the border and unoccupied areas.

Berlin Welnesiay Germany Italy

New Military Moves Reported in Ireland

The latest policy expands military strength in Ireland with more patrols near the hills outside Wablin and forces at Weklaw. A naval brig arrived at Skibertatt and troops occupy barracks to reinforce defenses in the southwest region.

Wasing Ireland Loatoy Thurvilay Wablin Wid Uitiern Weklaw Skibertatt Sid Ther Puillos

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