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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
4
A 53 year old farmer Juha Mov Guana in a remote area saturated with kerosene and hanged himself from a tree after tying a rope to a limb. His wife reported seeing him jump as flames burned his clothes off, with a possible motive cited as worry over tax papers.
Watersiders in Queensland plan to form a branch in the State Arbitral Hall Court to seek a Blate award as they push for action against delays in the Federal Court. A conference has been held by Watersiders with drivers storemen and packers to discuss a joint action in the event of a general stoppage at the waterside.
Fragmented OCR notes report a political beat focusing on votes and governance. It mentions Bowe and Bowes re election to the upper house, finance ministry, and resignations amid Labour influence. The text is garbled, but implies electoral outcomes and ministerial movements.
Fragmented wartime text notes a debate on WUE positions at Thurs Day Island and political tensions with Japan. Scattered lines reference government actions, military policy, and protests as leaders clash over war measures and pacification efforts.
Advertised social and dance event will be held at Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Lady Oddfellows. The notice emphasizes public attendance and orderly conduct.
Victorian State elections coverage notes a Nationalists majority and a recall mechanism proposal. The report cites a Melbourne conference on the Big Union provision and a recall ballot process for officers, with details on signatures required and suspension during recall proceedings.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debated Tudors censure motion over the wheat guarantee. Prime Minister Hyde said the motion did not disturb him and the matter might be aired in Esti toutes if necessary. The debate was adjourned as Tudor planned to speak again on the wheat issue next week.
Discussion in Melbourne lobbies centers on Mr Watts intention to form a purely Liberal party with GI Party support. He hints at aligning with the Gayerbahn group if desired and signals a strategic shift in party alignment.
In Melbourne on Friday the Federal Ministerial Party met and discussed the Bigges Watt controversy. Members felt the matter should be dropped.
The Port Kembla, discharging cargo from London via Melbourne, was delayed at Hobart as waterside workers refused to work after 5 p.m. The ship remained idle at anchor overnight with little cargo left to discharge and ships expected to depart later.
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