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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
3
Railway and sidings project with cost estimates around £170,000. details include accommodation for relaying beds and roading, plus plans for works at Melinda and Proserpine. Mentions local shipping agents and government arbitration talks affecting wage awards and rotary systems, with broader notes on railway strike discussions and related costs.
OY HAMLAND TRU YOR COLLINSVILLE details a reception with visitors from Howell and Towneville, summer gatherings, and musical entertainment enjoyed on a Howell rest residence balcony. The piece also notes local police court outcomes, a Mackay excursion plan, social gatherings, and a death notice for W. Herliman with reminiscences of his mining service.
Fragmented OCR describes a federal election event with mentions of a Commonwealth rally and public exhibition plans. It references officials, a building, and large crowds, with chaotic wording and many garbled names and places.
In Australia the value of converting Commonwealth 4 percent bonds and related securities is debated. The Associated Banks chairmen in New South Wales and Victoria express views on whether investors should convert or hold, with potential impact on the market if a large portion of 287,000,000 is affected. Prospects of tax changes and government revenue are discussed amid uncertainty about bond prices, income, and market demand.
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