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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
2
Citizens review the Herbert Street scheme with City Engineer Mr Black. The proposal includes a two way street with a central horticultural plot, 30 ft wide blocks, and improved town entrances to reduce upkeep and enhance appearance. The grade is 1 in 37, with clear, lucid plans examined.
The article touts a Bowen town scheme adding wider concrete footpaths and a two way street. It notes gutters 2 ft wide with a central dish, footpath width expanding from 12 ft 6 ins to 13 ft 1 ins, and cites Local Government Act powers to fund through local rates. It argues the project will boost traffic, health, and tourism, linking Bowen to Port Denison by rail and comparing the town to Adelaide. Local figures Charles Collins and L A. are thanked. the piece closes with optimism for Bowen’s growth and prosperity.
A garbled account mentions a plebiscite and date changes affecting a seat candidate for Pha owen, with resignation in the bat in favor of Med Loupe. References to dates in September and October, election events, and a benefit social are included amid broken text and names.
Fragmentary notices report a jewellery and silverware reopening by Mr Fy Hi Shilelshan in Bowen with fresh stock. Other items include probate and election notices for Queensland. The text mentions Sarah Hall Scott and Adam John Hill Boyle in legal notices and details an upcoming Australian election process with polling dates and locations across multiple districts.
We the undersigned traders notify that a shop sale will glow at 12 Noon on Wednesday Friday and Saturday at the front of Abie waalths Wangaeatte.
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