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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
3
Brishasie Friday and the Legislative Council approved the thin reading of the bill for abolition of the Chamber. The session cleared other business, and the house likely will not reconvene until late next year.
Brisbane reports that the Torquay Flotel at Pialba was gutted by fire early yesterday. A man named Thompson was burned to death, his charred remains found in the bedroom where his bed had stood.
Arbitration Court in Rockhampton yesterday set Mt Morgan mine workers daily wage at eleven pence, with government subsidy of 1000 pounds weekly. Minimum wage fixed at 10 shillings 10 pence, forming 11 shillings 9 pence total per day. General Manager says reduction allows resumption of work within two weeks.
Sydney Priday report states a four story building occupied by Townsend & Co. Printers was destroyed in Bathurst Street last night. A picture theatre next door was evacuated just before the wall collapsed, burying a quarter of the cinema. No injuries reported as firemen battled to save other nearby properties.
Sydney report of Miss Partridge Ridnal, abducted by a large party Wednesday night, found yesterday with a man named O Callaghan, en route to her brother. Police summoned them to the detective office for talks with guardians and authorities.
Report from Westminster on the Disarmament Conference and Ireland where Unionists and Liberals debate allegiance to the Crown, Home Rule, and coercive measures. The scene hints at secrecy, heightened tensions, and possible martial implications as negotiators weigh frontiers and national loyalties.
The Tivoli Theatre showcases the William Fox special Should a Husband Forgive, a drama exploring marital trust and forgiveness. The piece argues the question's universal relevance as couples confront past confessions and the impact on married life.
Fragmented race notes outline Melbourne Cup events with horses such as Harvest King Demetrius Molly's Robe and Violincello, listing odds, acceptances, and futures. Mentions Derby Melbourne Stakes Cantata Stakes and Horse names like Purser David Honey Bee and Lionel Atwill amid wagering chatter.
fragmentary OCR text describes a sailing event with bold mentions of Sul dday, Hornet, and Misadial. references to Westroy GlueNfely and vinyl chain AI appear. names like Horrit, Jieeloigi, and Clay Molyygilint emerge, but details and outcomes remain unreadable and inconsistent.
Guilt of first class timber with or without salts cited by RK. Bath and Hoth Henderson of Sawmills Valley Brisbane noted.
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