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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

3

Seamen Strike Disrupts Australian Wheat Trade

Telegraphic report from Sydney and Fremantle details a seamen strike disrupting export freight. Analysts warn exportable wheat could fall 9 000 000 to 76 000 000 bushels with higher freights and delayed shipments. Deputy Chairman Beale disputes British cable notices and defends normal UK outward sailings amid tensions.

Bydney Australia Linara New Zealand South Africa Canada Russia Overseas Shipping Repreeditatives Auscelstion Fremantle Norh Western Australia Sydney N.C. Beale Overgon Shipping Representatives Association United Kingdom Shinwell

Labour Leader Charlton Poised for Unopposed Seat

Sydney edition notes Labour Leader Charlton is likely to win his seat without opposition. At the Annual Eight Hour Dinner on Saturday Premier Lang declared if Labour is returned at the Federal Elections the 44-hour week would become operative nationwide.

Charlton Sydney Thore Charlton Lang Labour Australia

British Siamens Strike Ends? Offer to Make Up Pay

Melbourne reports shipowners reject exporters offer to fund a 1 a month pay cut to end the strike. Brisbane notes idle vessels as the Seamen Union presses port congestion to stop ships leaving the river. coal runs face racers with boats warned and declared black.

Melbourne Brisbane Queensland The Seamens' Union Carrigan

Federal Parliament announcements by Mr Bruce

Melbourne Monday reports the Federal Parliament dissolved on Saturday. Mr Bruce will deliver a policy speech Monday night and is expected to unveil a plan to withdraw income tax, impose penalties for illegal strikes, require compulsory ballot votes by unions, reduce conflicts with State Arbitration Courts, and empower the Federal Court to enforce its awards. He is also anticipated to announce that the Commonwealth Bank will aid home buyers by offering mortgages up to 1500 pounds.

Melbourne Bruce Federal Commonwealth Hack

Ulster Government warns Mannix visit to Belfast

The Ulster Government says if Dr Mannix goes to Belfast next week he will be served with an exile order and sent across the border. It states his planned visit would be undesirable and could revive dissension and ill feeling.

London Ulster Mannix Belfast

The Shop of Quality Promises Quick Irrigation Equipment

W. Hughes, a plumber, touts The Shop of Quality offering irrigation pipe windmills and supply tanks built at shortest notice with the best materials.

W. Hughes

Door of Opportunity Promises Best Tailoring at Low Prices

Advertisement-like note proclaims wide doors to opportunity in tailoring with emphasis on high quality at the lowest prices. It highlights accessible services and inviting rates aimed at attracting customers seeking value and craftsmanship.

Coombellis Herbert St Quality and Value Garment Patterns

Herbert Coombellis offers tailored garments with an emphasis on quality and value. The ad highlights durable workmanship, reliable patterns, and the latest styles, urging men to inspect the range for good clothing deals.

Albion Park Race Results at Brisbane Monday

Albion Park fixtures report principal events with Orvyercast winning first division by a length, Sim Dallas placing second, time 1 24. Plate Coin Nut leads to a close finish, Tremblon third, Brazen Boy wins purse, Seredale second, Fortashell third in tight outings with times around 1 50.

Albion Park Brisbane Orvyercast Polperro Sim Dallas Timea Coin Nut Seige Sage Tremblon Brazen Boy Seredale Fortashell

Manfred wins dramatic Derby after seven-second start

AJ C meeting opens with sensational racing as Manfred overhauls field after swerving at the barrier, winning the Derby by 1¼ lengths amid excited scenes. Boaster and Metellus dead heat for the Epsom Handicap, Windbag wins Spring Stakes, and other principal events noted.

Sydney Aj.c Manfred Petunia Tibbis Libbie Amounts Ig Gt Matellite Boaster Sir Alick Metallug Si Alick Streighs Lit

Brisbane Bout Ends Narrowly in One-Sided Fall

Walker Miller defeats Al Murasidh by one fall to nil in a strong bout at the Stad iury on Saturday. The match drew interest from local fans and highlighted Miller’s grappling skill and endurance.

Brisbane Walker Miller

Rifle shooting event in Brisbane and South Australia clash

Commonwealth watch for state rifle team competition held Saturday in Brisbane with the South Australian team Morning light noted low waves off Low South Echoes and South Australia figures 178d J7G Vio reference.

Brisbane South Australia

Bard of Avon Wins The Metropolitan Handicap

Bard of Avon, a four year old chestnut by Urnoy Belly of Avon, won the Metropolitan Handicap yesterday in Queensland Tas mania. Frances Trosendy rode him to finish ahead of Polyclot an and others. this was his second win this season after the California Handicap at Rosehill in August.

Toria Queensland Tasmania Bard OF Avon Frances Trosendy Polyclotan Urnoy Belly of Avon Rosehill Augwah

Local Soccer Benefit Match and Season Notes at Merinda

A Sunday football match at Morinda ground featured Hotspurs versus the Rainbows for Fred Gardiner's benefit. Rainbows showed skill while Hotspurs led late. Cannon equalised near full time as both sides scored twice. The piece praises sportsmanship in Merinda and notes a planned Cricket Club meeting at Mr C Jones’s residence in Bur i Creek on Friday night. The Hotspur Club thanks the Rainbow Club for Sunday’s fixture and reports on the Meat Industry Employees Union picnic and a traditional old buffers race plus a ding-of-war, won by yardmen led by Harry O’Reilly. Further sports results to be published. The writer also thanks the editor for support across codes and wishes club members well for King Cricket.

Morinda Hotspurs Rainbows Fred Gardiner Cannon Merinda C. Jones Buri Creek Hotspur Rainbow Club Meat Industry Employees Union Frestera W. Gall Harry O'Reilly

Tennis program at Bowling Green Court schedule

Messia St John and Thurlow start morning action at Bowling Green Court with a 3 45 pm doubles match against Cameron and Chambers followed by Thurlow singles, then Chambers and Thurlow versus Bt Julio and Pephallurick at 4 15 pm and Joho versus Thurlow at 5 16 pm. All matches are two sets. Afternoon tea and a 1 shilling collection are planned. Tonight at the School of Arts Sé Jol lectures on tennis followed by dancing.

Messia St. John Thurlow Bowling Green Court Pam St.John & Thurlow Caméron & Chambers Pan Ponhallories Chambers Julio & Pephallurick Joho

Are You Grey Jean Reuvier's remarkable hair colour extract

A claim of a hair treatment by Jean Reuvier that supposedly reverses gray hair to its natural shade within one day. The advertisement states the extract penetrates inner hair cavities and restores youthful colour, with a 5 shillings cargo bottle through W Helyoake and other chemists.

Jean Reuver Trom

Freckles and Tan Dermax Hype Claims Skin Rejuvenation

An advertisement touts Dermax as a powerful skin treatment that removes blemishes such as sallowness freckles and tan at night like a cold cream. It promises rapid improvements in complexion for women of all ages with notes of dramatic results and affordable pricing.

Tts Holyoube

Filming Under Difficulties Besieged by Crowds in Bronx

First National, led by Milton Bills, faced throngs as filming The Making of O Malley drew shoppers and flappers into the Bronx streets. Police blocked routes. cameras hid in trucks and private compartments as Milton Sills avoided detection while Dorothy Mackaill starred. The shoot, supervised by Earl Fadoun, consumed days of effort before completion.

First National Milton Bills York O'Malley Bills Australia Sills New York Bronx Lambert Hiltver Spicusus Silla Milton Sills Earl Fadaon Dorothy Mackaill

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