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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1921

Page

4

Plague and political upheaval in Townsville and Brisbane

Reports describe a plague scare in Townsville with inspections, a proposed Cairns laboratory, and mayoral action to assist 200 patients, while Brisbane debates a no confidence motion and government transparency amid contractor allegations and royal commission calls.

Osirua Powa Cairns Aid Townsville Lf Jamieson Townville Rruay Brisbane Briday Graka Enterpriser Smith Wea Muvad McDioald Yanruck Stubion

Disorderly Labour meeting reveals hours debate in Brin

A Friday gathering by Labour supporters in Brin escalated into a disorderly session. Speakers clashed over proposed public service hours and a state subsidy plan, with Cabinet backing for extended office hours amid wage discussions.

Belsbans Anobhier Brin Big Apple Gov Femna Athan Moal

Renewal of Peruroy Vendetta Sparks Federal No Confidence

Fragmented reports detail political turmoil surrounding a renewal action linked to Peruroy vendetta. The article notes federal confidence issues, House debates, and possible policy impacts as parties clash over a controversial aid and military intervention debate.

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Main Roads Board Plans Major Route Change

The Board outlines a plan to construct a main road from Don Delta Railway Station via Willow Park to Ayr, with the route passing Nisbla’s property. Work to start after formal approvals and pose potential delays. aims to improve district transport.

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Fragmented OCR Note Reflects Local Public Notice

Readable fragments show a public notice referencing a vote or election process. Key entities appear as names and places, but the text is heavily garbled with missing letters and duplicated phrases. The exact date, location, and official actions are not recoverable from the legible portions.

Police Court Memoranda In Hubert Street Disturbances

Court notes list several defendants charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Hubert Street. George Stanley forfeited a fine for drunkenness, Thomas Davenport and Tobie Galvin had forfeited sums for assault and related charges, while Daniel Gonserdyne faced arminkeness charges with a £1 forfeiture.

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Fruit theft case in Queens Beach area before court

Two men, Sydney Herlihan and Jonu Miter ive wetiugenner, were charged after police observed them taking mangoes from Francis Nesp of Ross Hall Farm. The complainant testified they took fruit from trees on his property and discussed the fence separating properties. The court noted fruit theft had become a common practice and sentenced the defendants after pleading guilty.

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Aboriginal Outlaws and Police Magistrate at Mackay

A 70 year old Aboriginal outlaw era is recalled in Mackay with tales of Jimmy the Ganbird and Alexy. The piece notes McAlister as a former police magistrate who served across Bowen, St George, Childers and Mackay while recounting outlaw legends, robberies and police chases in the Bowen district during earlier times.

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Vivola Theater Holds Murky Night With Photographs

A local Vivola Theater event drew a crowd as a staged photography show unfolded. Attendees viewed portraits and descriptive captions while staff guided visitors through the dim venue, noting curious lighting and presentation.

Melbourne Cup Betting Sparks Aussie Tour Reactions

Melbourne Cup talk mixes with a British tour as Australian team members clash with local media. The piece notes Australian athletes and officials face scrutiny in England while critics praise their skill and style. The report comments on public interest and the potential impact of touring athletes on Anglo Australian sport relations.

Diggers and Allcomers Clash in Scrappy Sunday Match

Toss won by Diggers they batted first for 38. Blair top scored while Bowler factors and fielding miscues led to a drawn, error filled game. Several players showed pockets of form though notes of weakness and disjointed play dominated the read.

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Smiling Tage Planes a Quiet Return

Fragments describe a concealed scheme and shifting plans amid confusion. The text hints at hidden actions and a pending decision affecting a group or location, with references to leaders and routes unclear in the damaged source.

Kidney Disease Warning From a Husband's Suffering

A distressed narrator describes a husband’s chronic kidney illness and persistent back pain. The account warns readers about dropsy, fatigue, and the impact on daily life, urging medical attention and remedies as the condition worsens over years.

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