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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
3
Telegraph notices outbreak rumors of leprosy in Briday Brishann area. Authorities were notified and local officials began inquiries to assess risk and prevent spread.
Reports from Sydney and Wriday describe rising tensions with pastoralists and graziers, with threats to prosecute A W U and unions. A government push aims at immigration and arbitration amid wage disputes, while dingoes menace livestock in western fields, complicating sheep farming prospects.
Ambiguous Sydney report notes AW Central Broteh secretary Mr G Bookland saying a meeting minutes show share ers prepared to stand firm for similar conditions and rewards proposed by the Queensland State Awards.
Influential Sydney employers of labor plan two meetings this week to decide whether to become identified with a new federal organization proposed by a federal industry group. The Sydney group is organizing under a broad agenda linked to the architecture and related sectors.
A historical note discusses the sluggish liver as a major complaint and its claimed effects on nerves, muscles, digestion, and overall health. It references general remedies and the idea that liver health influences vitality and bodily functions.
The Single Purpose League promotes abolition of compulsory arbitration citing Premiar Smuts of South Africa. Melbourne hosts support from workers and employers while Sydney Adelaide and Diebart prepare meetings. Advocates claim Australia and New Zealand suffer under arbitration and that strikes persist amid industrial instability.
Cablegrams report a tense Irish scene after Collins and De Valera struck an accord with Northern Govern ment moves against Sinn Fein activity. British ministers meet privately as pressure grows from Dail Eireann for Irish sovereignty and a potential independent republic while security forces tighten control.
Fragmentary report notes WAIDT BLAKE'S WORLD VLIGHT starting in London on Thursday. Major flake began its journey and reached Puyig safely, with Loyalists observing the advance.
Thos Axquith and Clynes commented on Genoa’s aims and results. Lloyd George, speaking in Commons, praised Genoa’s work and warned of pressures on Prussia, arguing Russia’s fate lies with land and people, not state nationalisation, while optimistic about a hopeful outcome at The Hague.
London on Thursday reports the Attorney-General refused to allow the Armstrong appeal to the House of Lords. His execution is tentatively fixed for Wednesday next.
London reporters describe throngs at Victoria Station as survivors arrive and tell of a ships disaster in which the Lascars were crowded into two boats. Professor Turnbull notes one boat was full of Lascars while another carried only Lascars, amid chaos and fear.
A House of Commons private member introduced a bill to prevent importation from overseas of goods intended for seditious use. Thomas, speaking for the Labour Party, opposed the measure but the bill was granted leave to introduce by 400 to 122.
A New York dispatch reports the Washington Conference alive with division over a proposed prohibition on the use of poisonous gases in warfare. Officials gauge blocs as nations press for robust enforcement while noting compliance concerns.
The War Department reports several governments including France and England continue experiments in poisonous chemicals for potential war use. It notes nations must not abandon research on gas in case others deploy it. The discussion addressed a powerful explosive shell generating 40 percent phosgene and whether gas generation would be banned by its power.
A Paris dispatch says the Reparations Commission and German Finance Minister near an agreement on reparations. Germany would stop printing paper money, balance its budget, and allow supervision of finances. The Temps reports the proposal may be ready before May 1.
A reader notice lists cycle tyres and tubes from Dunlop and Oceanic at Martin and Cogle’s shop. Dunlop tyres priced 41, Oceanic tyres 15/6, tubes and other parts priced below or around these figures. The listing highlights Heishane prizes for remaining parts.
Firewood and lumber items are under review with J J Long, G A Coote, and Wu Grandhane named for prompt attention to the matter. The notice emphasizes swift handling and official processing.
A Mackay group forms an Unemployed Worker Colony proposal, outlining funds from government grants, local donations, and a levy to support provisioning and industrial aims. It describes governance, intended facilities, and the need for volunteers to relocate and contribute to the project.
Local Brisbane notices blame dust for illness fears while authorities admit little is known about a brain disease. Residents urge more street cleaning and watering as dry season worsens dust, and council urged to act against nuisance despite unclear causes.
Fragmentary note appears to reference Hough and Cobbs and a typing or writing error. No clear event, date, location, or outcome is readable. Further context is needed to establish a news item or proper summary.
The Bowen P A and M Association announces its 8th annual show and furniture sale on July 37 and 38, 1923. Items listed include Millehnia Patninwy wares, Gunn Cases, Sirens Chutubetey goods, Widew Flip Alesis, Pilot Bowes, and Gluvieagly linges. Proceeds support association activities under supervision of local officers.
Mr Ciolling Af Ta toured the Proserpine district addressing meetings in Preston Conway Catinon Vallay Prosarping Op River Bibra Kearing Crook and Bunsan Pooke. He opened a school at Subbar villuo and spoke enthusiastically about the Tome Hill irrigation scheme and regional cane crops.
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