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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
3
Telegraphic news from Brisbane on the plague scare across the metropolitan region. Authorities report patients affected in Rocklen towns with unclear totals and dates. several cases under investigation as health officials pursue responses.
A returned soldier Willie Patrick Haynes shot and killed one person and wounded others in Murray Street, then shot himself after a violent confrontation at a family home. Neice Micy Lamb’s involvement and threats to clear the house are noted. a boy and a man were injured during the attack.
A mining accident near Mt 12 left eight miners trapped as earth fell, burying the group. After days of effort, rescue crews located one body and recovered it, with details being confirmed by officials.
Police raided a betting shop amid disorder as several men faced charges for operating the sale of bets. Phillips and Bidan each fined £10 with others ordered to pay similar sums or face three months imprisonment. O'Shee defended the defendants while witnesses described ongoing illicit betting activity in town.
In Brisbane early this year Jackett Bros faces trial over alleged conduct at their store and packing plant. George trouer, manager, is accused of hiring Andrew Thompson not a union member or returning sailor. The case, tied to wheat shipments to South Australia, concerns political implications of Thompson’s job. court found insufficient evidence and dismissed the case with costs to the Crown.
Fragmentary report describes March 10 events with explosives found near Gapretact and patrols. Witnesses discuss safety measures, possible links to explosives, and investigations led by Inspector Lent and others, with references to Grant and Evens amid confusing details.
Melbourne observes the Washington Conference with calls for Australian delegates as Prime Minister Hughes signals government unity. MPs clash over Senator Parneras remarks while Mr Cook prepares to depart London as High Commissioner after budget passage.
A railway disaster near Cablegeama on a Friday causes multiple fatalities and many missing. Debris and wreckage hinder rescue efforts as authorities fear more deaths and injuries among the passengers and crew.
A fragmented ad item mentions Fyne ini emt and toy gut a, hinting at a local commerce notice or promotional snippet. Readable pieces imply a small, period-appropriate advertisement, with limited context and no clear company names or dates.
The Appeal Court reviewed multiple allotment valuations for Bowen Town properties. Valuations were largely upheld or reduced with notable changes including Agnes OToole from 550 to 450 and Teresa Vis from 0 to 80. The court commended the presiding P.M. Berg for handling the process, and remaining cases will be continued in the next issue.
Melbourne report notes Caulfield and Melbourne Cup betting largely unchanged with Syce Knight backed before a Sydney report suggesting he may not start. Odds quoted around 100 to 40 for a leading club event while other quotations remain stable ahead of Caulfield Stakes.
London report notes a tour match where Australia led 10 0 before Widnes replied with a penalty. Horder scored a brilliant solo try from their own 25. Australia finished stronger, win 28 4 as crowd receipts reached £1200 with a lively, fast paced display.
The fragmentary cricket note mentions W. Powl and a commercial appeal, with scattered references to matches, scores, locations like Kent and Wako, and a Sunday tour. Details are incoherent, no clear outcome or entities can be reliably identified.
The following have been chosen to represent the Cities v. Saal cinta on Sunday: G. Cross, H. Honey, J. Shelton, W. Parker, F. Halmer, W. Morgan, L. Ermerson, J. Guffney, W. Benbilaee. Reserves J. Lowcock, A. Anderson, H. Vautin. Magee's opens a new range of Ladias Orape de Chane.
Fragmented OCR describes chronic constipation and improper handling. It references medical terms and misstatements about bodily functions, mentioning figures and actions in a garbled, unclear context.
Kennedy Hospital faces financial difficulties with liabilities well over 1400. An appeal to the public seeks donations, to be acknowledged in the Bowen Independent.
The clipping shows an unreadable ad fragment with garbled text about diapers and bonnets, mentioning a window display and Bonie mort design. Reading is severely compromised. details and entities are unclear from the OCR.
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