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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1925
Page
2
By the latest steamers serving the Australian Cabbal Trade these vessels offer every convenience for two, inviting comfort and safety. Deck games are available and ships feature waving pictures aboard.
At the court yesterday, Geo. A Cameron Esq, P. M, presided. Cases heard include Thomas Jaime Roughan for using obscene language with a 48 hour imprisonment in default, Avin Dwaney, Cantineeness, and Alexander Ross, aged 65, charged with armed intent on November 7 at Mowe. Percival Audley Conte unlawfully accused Fenigal Audley Conte with a warrant. after arrest evidence, accused was bailed in two sureties of 40 pounds and two of 25 pounds each. Magistrates opened a range of local notices and commercial ads followed, including new ladies costumes now on display.
Bowen watersiders return to work under award conditions after a tense stand by cane growers. A revolver incident near Audley Coote prompted police action and arrests. The dispute saw A W U pressure and widespread support for farmers, with protests quelled and railway service resumes.
Telegraphic news notes the federal election toll in Queensland with 140 067 eligible voters and mentions rain across the south with varying amounts up to several inches. The brief cites good rains in the south and unsettled weather affecting the greater park region.
Justana Maulay a strong critic of G Rymor state secretary of Australiana Railway Union spoke Sunday. B J Carroll site secretary of the Australian Engineers' Union and Railway Strike Council member said the firm had no authority to speak to the press about Bowen trouble. Carroll accused Rymer of deliberate breach and misrepresentation, noting Procher charged Rymer with responsibility for the Bowen issue.
A violent clash near Port Victoria during a United Kingdom sailors strike saw around 40 attackers surge at sleeping crewmen. Injuries required hospital care while police detained a 44 year old man as the investigation proceeds.
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