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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
1
A cautionary note warns local landowners and workers about firearm and hunting risks in paddocks. It references potential prosecutions for shooting and dog snaring opossums and mentions Bowen Meat Worke and a woman proprietor in a rural setting.
A quiet but pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Arthur Cork of the Railway Department married Grace Whitten, both residents of Charters Towers. M. Mawhit was bridesmaid and N. D. Buchanan, also of the Railway, served as best man. The bride was given away by Mr P. Rooney. A wedding breakfast followed at the residence of Mr J. Reardon in Dalrymple Street. The article also notes railway workers' toasts and presents, plus unrelated advertisements and technical notes on coal washing methods.
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