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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1920

Page

4

Bowen election speech and party support rally

A Bowen meeting features Labour candidate endorsing government milestones including workers compensation and medical acts as proof of progress. Speakers defend past measures, urge votes for the Labour Party, and dispute opposition claims while praising the Bowen electorate and promising strong governance if returned.

Homany Ie Veresta Bowen Tai Sapeallan Labour Ueesalas Marjiamment Shell Queensland J. Hughes Theodore Collis Andrews Collin Collins Collinw Sleepy Hollow Pollo-Cowley Loudon K Ang Mami Collina Cowber

Telegraphic notice of salary increases in arbitration court

In Bulbane Perday the Politic Service Gemuiss argues for Judge McCawley in the Arbitration Court. The request seeks a raise to the Tenelaer's Vania amounting to £200,600 from last year.

Gemuiss McCawley Arbitration Court Tenelaer Vania

Extraordinary wrt seadОН storm near Charleville

A chaotic description reports powerful storms moving through Quelinsland and Charleville with tornadic activity near Helvetin Ark. Widespread damage includes downed trees, snapped telegraph wires, and shelter destruction at a sheep station. Workers faced shelter loss as the storm advanced across the region for miles, with reported heavy rainfall and high winds.

Quelinsland Charleville Clureday Pparta Lyuten Gowrie Ain Fet Helvetin Ark Sheep Garde Ain Western Lwa Miller

Hydraulic potentials and New Guinea power estimates

In Sydney on Friday a discussion compared Primrler Highs posh and New Gunner development. The message noted a misstep by the Prins Miniator and argued New Guinea’s high potential could reach 4,500,000 horsepower bleed and 1,400,000 horsepower continuously if properly utilized, illustrating the vast hydraulic power available globally.

Sydney Primrler Protoss David Prins Miniator Waa New Guinea Goessard

Governor General Discusses Northern Queensland Prospects

Sydney reports a farewell gathering where Governor General Gaara outlines possible improvements for Northern Queensland. He highlights education, population growth, and domestic needs, noting schools full of eager pupils and the need for more labor-saving measures, radio access, and nursery facilities to support families.

Sydney Gaara Sydney Ward Brisbane Queensland Naid Avake

Britanon Strike Repudiated by Labour Council

Sydney reports the New South Wales Labour Council voted 52 to 44 to repudiate the plan for wholesale distribution of industry by an agitation scheme. The vote reflects internal divisions over industrial policy and its implementation.

Sydney New South Wales Labour Council

Broken Strike Contends Mines May Reopen Soon

Report from a Tribapal page notes a broken strike affecting mine work. Observers sense a resumption of operations within a month or so as workers and management face pressure to settle.

Atrike Aydney Kriday

Higgs Joins Prelection Alists Weekend Note

Methourse Friday report says Gy Gift from the National Party invites joining the Howe of Representing Hives. Widespread talks to gain casks wn tact de cided to accept in a marked political shift.

Ees Howe Hives National Party

Federal Budget Details Amid Revenue Surplus Report

Melbourne readers glimpse a fragmentary budget summary showing last year’s revenue at £32,782,714 with a £2249 04 shilling deficit and a final surplus figure of £3747,304. The text hints at tax changes and per gallon levies, with lines mentioning rates and adjustments amid broader fiscal shifts, though many phrases are garbled.

Melbourne Junice Alice Ely

Northern Territory Officials Must Resign

Friday report states federal act requires three Northern Territory officials to resign following censure in Justice Nicollipin's inquiry. The decision targets individuals linked to the censured actions and their appointments.

Northern Territory Federal Government Justinicilip

Cholera On Japanese Steamer Reported In Melbourne

Sixty members of the crew of a Japanese steamer aboard Melbourne are landed at Thoraday Toland suspected of cholera. Quarantine authorities ordered disinfection before the ship proceeds to Townville for further examination and medical action to prevent spread.

Melbourne Fray Sixtaad Thoraday Taland Wisneburga Townville Thureday Auatealje Bat

Industrial crisis grips Italy as workers seize mills

In Rome the industrial crisis widens as workers occupy cotton mills in Tomibarhiy and wool factories in Piedmont. The Italian Confederation of Industries refuses talks unless workers quit. Railway and seamers unions withdraw transport of raw materials to revolting factories. Giolitti warns action, delegation proposes bombardment. the prime minister responds with a grim quip about starting with their own factories.

Italy Rome Thurday Tomibarhiy Piedmont Italian Confederation of Industries Ciolitt Giolitti Giolelitti

Explosion in New York injures many at Morgan offices

A blast outside J. B. Morgan offices in New York injures many, halting activity on the Stock Exchange. Police report uncertain death toll as authorities probe cause and note delays in identifying injured Morgan staff and bystanders.

New York J. B. Morgan Federal

Wangaratta Race Day Notes and Handicaps

A fragmented report on Wangaratta Jockey Club events outlines multiple handicaps and entrants. Details include Flying Handicap, Wangaratta Jockey Club Handicap, and Salisbury Handicap with listed horses such as Master Utama, Lady Nieble, Ol Ratmnaker, and Bey Musay, plus times and distances.

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Bowen Trohnigat College Declares Teaching Disrupted

A garbled OCR note from Bowen Trohnigat College reports ongoing disruption to teaching and student progress. It mentions administrators and staff names, attempted remedies, and a delayed or absent assessment process, with references to a secretary and door replacements.

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