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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1925
Page
6
Sorrowing mother records a brief, unclear memorial note from a 1920s era publication. The fragment hints at a birth date in 1924 and a death or somber event, with religious phrasing and expressions of love. Names and exact details remain obscured by OCR errors.
In the Local and General Police Court on Wednesday several defendants faced charges for drunkenness and speeding with fines set and costs awarded. a forfeit bail case is noted. A large tide of arrivals and shipments is reported, including a Windsor couple bringing general cargo via rotary system and pumpkins sent to Sydney. The Sunday Swimming Carnival is anticipated with a large program and crowd. preparations and expected attendance are highlighted. Additionally, a liquidation and share certification reminder from industrial bodies is noted, with investors urged to lodge documents. Sydney prices and market notes cover imported goods, ship arrivals, and expectations for the coming week.
A fragment shows the Home Besiartary opening a maternity department at Pridey afternoon Jan and plans for women’s research. It also mentions a Federal Election with nominations for Herbert Ser Manets L W Noth and G Theodore, polling on November 14 from eight to eight, with voters instructed to cast ballots and electoral details.
A large attendance witnessed the Shore Association annual meeting on Thats day. The President's Report and Balance Sheet were read, approved, and ordered printed. Officials appointed for the ensuing year include President G H Chambers and retiring President Burrell thanked the committee. A special meeting for farmers and others is planned to arrange a district cattle show at Townsville Show next year.
Telegraphic report from Brisbane notes a mass seamen meeting voted to end the strike by a small margin on the advice of the Strike Transport Committee. Seamen blame lack of waterworker support as fleet ships Runic Autolycus Barrahool prepare to sail. In Queensland a second railway strike looms as Bowen drivers and shunters are suspended for defying coal deliveries. The Railway Strike Committee meets in Brisbane as authorities aim to keep traffic moving north and south of Lowen. Premier McKorn vows government authority.
Brisbane reports a tense waterfront scene with Usirns message, workers stunted by curtailment, farmers returning home, and warnings that the Communists may push for another work stoppage. Authorities brace for possible escalation as the waterfront continues to be volatile.
In Brisbane on Wednesday the Dendes and Labour Council passed a motion declaring Premier McCormack unfit to continue in office. Rymier of the Queensland branch ARU accused him of acting as a strike leader for the slipping combine, calling him another Mussolini.
Auckland Friday reports the General Election on Wednesday yielding a large government majority. Government 89 Labour 12 Nationalists 7 Independent 1. Liquor Referendum figures indicate about 20 000 votes for prohibition and Guillounnes appears assured.
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