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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
4
A report from Brighang on the retirement bill in Parliament. Judges and ministers spar over compulsory retirement ages, with Heal claiming personal losses and British justice implications. Opposition denounces the bill as breaking contracts amid Labour policy backing the measure.
The record notes a Friday outbreak with an infected rat found at Brighana yesterday and three at Lownayitta. No human cases recurred this week.
Fragmentary report notes 150 miles to completion with sections of the North Coast Line near Brisbane, Wintley and Rockhampton Mackay undergoing upgrades. Reconstruction leaves 29 miles between Cord Wall and Tully River untouched, while 183 miles lie partly consolidated and 106 miles remain to connect to Cat.
Melbourne Friday. The Treasurer delivered the Budget Statement in the House of Representatives last night. He estimated the revenue for the current year at 61,787,850 and expenditures at 464,604,408, predicting a deficit next year of 84,017,108 but with a surplus available from last year of 80,618,527. The surplus would be 2,801,129. He noted plans to amend the method of wire using income tax measures and improvements to allowances for primary producers in estimating income tax.
Preliminary survey of the Mt Mulligan mine area was conducted today by Kilpatrick and Pwairand Won with Minig officials Jackson Aicoa and Williams to assess surroundings before Mr Dunlop arrives. The Royal Gem expedition is set to begin its investigation tomorrow. Melbourne reports a Lord Mayor appeal raise of 1911 pounds.
During a violent thunderstorm in Melhourne yesterday Alma Wooda, 19, was struck by lightning and killed instantly. A doorway sheltering her child and another person saved them from injury as they escaped to the ground.
A store named Blane's clears a few dozen While and Goll Cups and Saucers for sale on November 9 in a bundled deal.
A chaotic cablegram recounts Patty Arbuckle and Judge Lazarous sympathetic actions as $165,000 bail bonds appear. It mentions Baypy Arbella and a Virginia case, hints at a trial linked to social balance and American institutions, referencing an alleged orgy and public shock.
A powerful typhoon and a subsequent tidal wave struck the Pan region, causing hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. In Tokyo and surrounding areas chaos followed as rescuers battled to reach survivors amid heavy damage. Local authorities warned of ongoing risks as relief efforts commenced.
A massive blaze swept a large Paris department store, gutting the premises and causing estimated damages around two and a half million dollars. Fire crews battled the flames through hours, with authorities cautioning on the extent of the financial loss.
Berlin dispatch argues Germany will focus on raw materials labour and time to restore export markets. It foresees higher quality over quantity and a scientifically run industry becoming a dominant economic workshop. The piece ponders future global roles after sustained wartime pressures.
The text presents distorted OCR like complaints about kidney pain and a list of products such as Dosu's Buckwche Kid ney Pilia. It mentions multiple names and places in a garbled way, suggesting a failed medical advertisement or consumer notice from a late era publication.
A contentious 1921 Bowen valuation hearing heard J C Payne and Martin & Co. contesting allotment 3 percent and property parcels. Witnesses including Mr Wood argued town prosperity in Bowen since 1919 with remarks on hotel land, frontage rents, retail shops, and the central public works and Harbour Board declines. The session debated land values, building costs, and returns from War Loan investments amid a stagnant shipping port and subdued postwar commerce.
A record notes David Brackenridge Hamilton being sworn in as Town Clerk of Bowen Town Council. The document details his duties in valuing properties, overseeing frontages and rents, and mentions historical valuations dating back to 1919. It references the council’s parcel of Herbert Street and the central hotel, with notes on frontage rates and tenancy expiries.
A historical valuation report discusses ground rent, land value, and hotel frontage prices. It details multiple allotments and sections with revised sums, compares past sale prices, and notes appeals and reductions following conference discussions.
A garbled wartime recruitment notice lists the Royal Australian Navy needs for various ships and ratings. It names ranks, locations, and ages while promising benefits and duties aboard vessels such as Tingtre and Puygenphiat, inviting youths and men to inquire at naval offices.
A certificated nurse from Cur tent lauds Morse’s Indian root fille as a remedy for BiubuanEse. The report notes praise from Norm Lo Dla of Cur tent and references Khoa eth nang iv Ut Cin sAout dinveich, with potential mention of Over EDELY Yon rong and related medical claims.
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