12 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
1
J J Long continues supply of best dry firewood from J Laing’s Mill Gouford. Orders handled by A D Nicolson or R Gull.
Brisbane to Bowen by air is advertised with unclear text due to OCR errors. The fragment mentions URTEK BROTICERS LT and a promise to meet customer requirements with sharp service.
Telegraphic report from Sydney details a serious Newcastle collision where a heavy laden train derailed and two cars telescoped. Chariton, brother of Mr Charlton M H R, was killed, 13 others seriously injured, with twenty more not seriously harmed as they were sent to hospital.
Cablegrams from London recount Lloyd George addressing Kernarvon on Irish questions. He argues Ireland cannot be aided for war, police must defend themselves, and Irish actions hinder war effort. Mentions police patience, murder of officers, and Ireland aiding German submarines. Home Rule proposed with limited control over domestic affairs.
A Paris to Mantes express collided with a goods train near Houilles. Many passengers, mostly workers, were killed or injured in the wreck. About 38 bodies were brought to Paris for identification as officials described the chaotic scene.
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