02 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented report notes state experts considering depots purchases and financing for iron ore from Yampi. It mentions Japanese footprints, supply difficulties, and the Aris Whitworth Co manager comment on steel manufacture from ore.
The Minister for Mines reports discovery of a new river field with a 540 foot depth. Government plans a shaft to develop the discovery systematically. In Brisbane, a local Waterside Workers Federation vote on a total cessation of overseas work is discussed, with results expected today.
Local fashion event showcases Tain White Abantine and Gale brands with newClean Sweep collection. Models highlight 1H and 11H lines as buyers sample 12 fabrics. Event signals rising interest in domestic apparel pairings and streamlined silhouettes.
Brisbane reports a family dispute left Emma Hutchinson aged 50 and her son William 23 hospitalized Sunday night. Emma uttered a fatal line, a gunshot wound to the breast and shoulder injuries to another relative. A court visit followed as the accused was remanded.
Treasurer Cook reports bank notes in circulation valued at £54,173,966 in Melbourne on Friday. The figure reflects ongoing circulation despite the Treasurer’s statement that issue is steadily redeemed.
Arrangements are under way for an expedition to search the Fly River country in New Guinea for Bell and Dressler and a party of natives believed ambushed and killed. A telegraph dispatch notes the wreck of a vessel near a deserted village guiding the search. Sir Robert Philp and J Walsh, with Air Alfred Cowley, have traveled to England seeking a Queensl and governorship appointment. They passed Fremantle en route to Brisbane with no further statements beyond Nathan’s arrival in Australia.
Fragmentary cablegram notes a forecasted majority favoring resumption of mining talks. Mentions miners and employers split over terms with scattered references to events around Landi and Cerle Hill. The text is garbled with unclear places and dates.
Fragmentary note reports a boats print mishap and garbled text about glarls and alignment. The readable bits suggest a minor equipment or printing error with unclear subjects and no identifiable names or dates.
Fragmentary item notes Jo J Long involved in peat fireward duties with references to Osiers Jest and four or one figures. Names Niculkon R Hull expected to attend. exact roles unclear.
Obscure OCR fragment mentions the Denison hotel and a list of entries tied to a date or event. Readable details are scarce. no clear actions, names, or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
London reports detail a Sinn Fein ambush near Grange County Sligo where 9 police cyclists were fired upon by 100 disguised attackers. Constables Keown and Clarke were wounded, with three policemen killed and two more injured as troops engaged the hidden force amid trenchworks and hillside cover. Police suffered severe losses before counterfire.
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