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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
3
Telegraphic news reports a Prague outbreak with multiple incidents and hospitalizations. It notes a bribery attempt case linked to officials, mentions ministerial denial, and details surrounding a collieries purchase and alleged offers to influence decisions.
The Court of Aslitealsion will consider the basic wage at the wittings of the Full Buh om November 1. It is aimed to be a unified standard across regions with five to three representatives. Judge McNaughton noted no oral evidence is anticipated beyond the wage formulas and parity debates among Southern Northern groups.
Numerous applications already in for government loan money. Reports say some MPs and ministers push for votes through the loan scheme, with funds to finish unfinished links to the Fourth Cent Railway and other projects. Local authorities cite a flood of requests and concerns over debt and misallocation.
Fragmented report from Briabano notes the Australian Labour Party conference sessions debating industrial organisation. Delegates hear a chairman ruling on proposed sections and possible reforms, with surprise remarks about the path toward broader industrial policy.
A fragmented Sydney era notice references Coombe Ellis challenging a chairman’s ruling while a conference split. It notes a Pioneer Labourite opinion and a Sydney Telegraph interview with former Prime Minister Watson urging industrial cooperation as the path to improvement over the existing system, citing unrest in Russia as warning.
A violent incident in Ultimo left Henry Hackst, 23, and his sister Evhel, 19, dead after a revolver discharged. The father reportedly found both bodies as authorities noted prior court cases tied to alleged military evasion. A revolver lay near the young man.
Sydney reporters describe a coal mine disruption as the owner John Brown warns workers and the B Minere Godge advises. Extramists suspend fifteen minutes and workers threaten stoppage while Brown cautions of longer penalties if disruptions continue.
A defaced report from the Motung Court yesterday records Cray receiving four weeks of hard labour for jumping a wagon in a railway carriage. The incident involved the railway crew and a missing coupler, with the court noting details of the offence and sentence.
A tram collided with a lorry carrying five tons of wool and hay, killing the lorry driver outright and injuring several passengers. A wave from the platform reportedly aided a quick escape by one individual, while a spectator described the chaotic moment and rescue attempts.
The appeal court reviews extensive reductions decided by the property valuer in Alpine County. Total reductions amount to 18,590 with many individual allotments and values adjusted downward, some upheld, others reduced further across numerous parcels and assignees. Names such as W. Thormabion and Eva Hooper appear among many listings, with assorted allotments and weekly values noted.
A touring vaudeville company led by Coleman plays at Allies Theatre on October 17 and 24. The act features fourteen artists including Denis Carney Billy Case Lilies Graham and Ruby Gibbon with new scenery lighting and costumes. Box plan available with seating at 2s 6d 3s and 7d plus tax.
A 102 requisition signed by about 300 electors mostly farmers in the Proserpine district supports Hubert Shepherd as a Queensland Country Party candidate for the forthcoming State Election. Bowen supporters endorse Shepherd with promises of solid farmer backing and a formal resolution urging branches in Home Hill and Proserpine to back him.
The monthly meeting of the School of Arts committee was held on Thursday October 6 with officers Bravent Mosars Mishuel president and Mise Mecksusie secretary. The secretary notes six new members joined the distribution list. accounts totaling two Aisin wars passed for payment. list of new books discussed and authors named including Hideo Valley by Mitel ine and The Master Man by Hall Onine among others.
A garbled health notice describes supposed kidney related distress and a claimed cure. It cites Mrs G Cross of Thomas Street and a product named Don's Booke within a sweeping, unclear testimonial. The fragment hints at backache energy loss and abdominal discomfort as signs.
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