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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

4

Shooting Affray Near Brisbane Ends In Death

In BalIabury near Brisbane on October 7 a shooting affray left Robert Harleigh with a shoulder wound. August Hemex, a poultry farmer, was arrested after Harleigh died from blood poisoning. Hemex was later jailed, appeared in court charged with wilful murder.

Brisbane Alfray Baliabury Robert Harleigh Kapital August Hemex Urleigh Yeatredey Hemes le Court Burleigh Rei Neiling

Brisbane political shakeup as ministers resign to contest seats

In Brisbane on Friday, Minister for Mines Mr Jones resigns from the Legislative Council to contest the Cararvon seat, facing defeat and potential reappointment. McPhail also resigns to contest the Westminster seat, with prospects of Upper House appointment discussed. A caucus meeting is expected to decide. RECORD PRICES FOR ONIONS. Sydney, Tuesday, a shipment of 200 tons of American onions sold at prices from £82 to £2 per 100?

Brisbane Jones Comtend Sydney

Increased Reward for Discovery of Petroleum

The Government offers a reward of £10,000 for the discovery of petroleum with a requirement to produce one hundred thousand ounces. Previously £21,000 was offered for the production of a half a million gallons. The notice appears in Sydney on Friday.

Sydney

Industrial troubles press for wage rise in Sydney

The Railway Industry Branch of the A VU plans to pressure the government to raise the basic wage above the Board of Trade standard. Unions are invited to send representatives to a conference on Saturday. In Adelaide, police disrupted disorder at Morphettville racecourse with several arrests for assault and hindering officers. bookmakers were fined 0 to 240 each.

Sydney The A. VU Board of Trade Morphetville

Government and Tip Bookmakers in Adelaide Talks

In Adelaide on Friday the Premier outlined government pressure on tramway issues as demands from tramway workers grow. The Railway Commissioner notes workers seek an extra 2s 4d daily, despite past earnings not exceeding 85s in twelve months, with threats to strike if demands are unmet.

Ranway

Labour Movement Extremists Condemned In Australia Speech

Hobart Friday report notes Ogden criticizing go slow advocates in the Labour Movement. He urged higher production and economic education as the path to end prewar conditions, condemning industrial leaders who argued against increased output and stopped export to raise prices, arguing workers bear the burden.

Hobart Labour Movement Ogden House of Industrisl Ona Caucun Nomo Pha Ple

Rumoured Overthrow of Pekin Government

New York dispatch reports unconfirmed rumors that General Chinpteytin, aligned with the government at Fengtton, has toppled the Pekin government and proclaimed a monarchy. A local ad notes a sale of 145 pieces of white and cream British flannelette at 2 shillings 11 pence, now reduced.

PEKIN New York Shuyhi Beawuour Chinpteytin Fengtton W. Coonth Elliv

Armistice Signed Under Compulsion In India Turmoil

In Bombay sporadic strikes plunge the city into darkness as labor refuses to handle Indian food exports amid famine fears. Indian merchants in Bombay publish a manifesto backing boycott of reform councils. Similar unrest hits Calcutta and coal miners. In London the Ireland crisis continues with the Home Rule Bill and police expansion planned. Bolshevik armistice with Poland signed under compulsion, says Riga.

India Allahabad Bombay Onco Calcutta

Debate on Anti Profiteering Bill Shifts to Second Reading

In Sydney on Friday the Legislative Assembly debated the Anti Profiteering Bill with Ravin arguing it would raise prices on essentials such as food fuel and light. He noted an inquiry with T J Ryan, a barister in Federal Parliament, who earned £8000 in fees in a year and produced little result, prompting laughter. The Attorney General asked for inquiries into his outcomes as Bavin claimed no tangible results despite government briefings on his profiteering record.

McTiernan Bavin Ryan

Time to think on suits at Shire Hall sale

You may pay today 10 to 12 pounds for a suit. A cheaper option, Minas at £6 6-0, is offered by Mr Barnard at Shire Hall. Only two and a half days remain to decide, with packing up on Wednesday next.

Barnard Shire Hall

New Lloyd and Gladstone Mark Heron Bring Miyunga Gelding Home

Gladstone Mark Heron recently visited Miriam Vale near Gladstone and returned with the brown gelding Miyunga purchased from Hloomfield for racing. Miyunga, a well-bred descendant line includes Hy Gonthe and Greenhorn pedigrees, has won five of six races, with siblings achieving notable success in Sydney and other venues. The horse stands around sixteen hands and is expected to be a strong pacing stock for future trials.

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Neglected 144 Acre Farm Sits on Cannon Valley Line

Fragmentary notes describe a 144 acre neglecting farm on Portion 71 Parish Conway County Bethe along the Cannon Valley line. Estate trust appears involved with unclear names and partial terms.

Cannon Valley Parish Conway County Bethe

Kennedy Hospital Monthly Committee Meeting Highlights

Kennedy Hospital monthly committee met on Thursday evening with apologies from Mr Marco Will Was out of town Dr Ramabotham Mr Skinner and others present The discussion covered wristlet water bungles Cushions operating table purchase nurse uniforms pay and outpatient fees The committee approved Magee tender for supplies and debated uniform and outpatient fee adjustments A plan for nursing quarters building and contractor arrangements was reviewed with a focus on financing and staffing.

Misa M. Stanfield W.C Ellis A de Ployoun Briggl Australia Works Department Mackay Reliaf Cairns Australian ‘Trained Nurses Association Ramabotham Kennedy Hospital J. Inach Medigal G. Lovelock J. Palmer Michael Strawbridge Moore Srepetory Balanca Bronc Island Mezere Romabotham Skinner Thomas John Blane AUWT/T Magee Ltd Magee Reaishotham Masars Loveluck Vooke Skinger Ramsbotham Inech Sooke Feos Pilesithoin Gi Miemtt My Thomas Ellis Agredd Ramabutham Jaan Allowanos Lynch & Hunt Avobina Loveloee Ulelyek

Prohibition Without Compensation Sparks Public Debate

A Brisbane note argues that prohibition without compensation equals confiscation, citing wartime requisition of spirits for munitions and Britain’s payments. It urges justice through majority rule, warning against perpetual confiscation and urging compensation for affected businesses and workers.

Britain Queensland

Paterson to study American forestry methods in Seattle

Gladstone observer reports Mr OC EB Paterson of Queensland’s Forest Service will travel to the United States aboard the Ventura on September 22 for about twelve months. He will attend the University of Seattle School of Forestry and Lumbering and visit lumbering operations to learn modern logging methods for possible introduction in Australia.

Hr. Paterson Queensland University Forest Service H. F. Swain Paterson America Ventura Bern University of Seattle Waas Commonwealth Dlepartiwant Wa Australiqua Armgnice sHcqen Australien Paterson Ie Ib Aml Pateraso Gladatune Gladatona State Schvol Rockhampton Geanine School Brisbane University Rockhampton Grawmar School Gantorced Wulogystin Torma the Honor of Living Gainu Unprecedanted Paasay Hong Tniversity B. W. Putereun Oxford Wirtas Rhodea Savolurehip Oba Paturson

Fragmented OCR Tale From Unclear Light of Australia

A garbled OCR style clipping mentions safety gas, light country terms, and various proper nouns jumbled together. The legible elements reference a place, events, and names but lack coherent context or clear narrative.

Light of Australia Bioha Campaey Alexi

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