21 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1920
Page
1
Report covers upcoming state election nominations with notes on party contenders and independents. Mentions key figures Brintenn and various county candidates, plus Labour and Sinnabon affiliations. Also described is a separate incident where a suspect hijacked an ambulance, attacked a warder, and fled with the crowd pursuing, ending near Napler Street.
Sunday night brawl outside a hotel in Devonshire Street, the South West part of the city, left James Lerlie dead from a shot to the temple after a revolver was fired in the mêlée. Darcy Kevin and L G Pers were injured, while Evans is in serious condition. Investigations focused on a revolver found near the Park. Melbourne reports also note Labour Party opposition to federal budget proposals.
Melbourne notices outline a budget regulation for telephone charges starting next month The proposed rate will rise only for new charges when more than a defined threshold applies Substantial details remain drafted but the change aims to apply at major paystations in capital and water centers of Melbourne and surrounding areas with the Royal Motor symbol mentioned in context
A Sunday night meeting in Townsville featured McCote stressing the steel works delay and the readiness of funds after the election. Daharty of Tome rville reports that money could be available through an American company if not via a local outfit.
Fragmentary report describes clashes in the Northern area and unrest involving armed groups seizing rifles and destroying trees as factions contest control. The text also mentions correspondence about treatment of Cork’s Lord Mayor and ongoing political tensions with references to the Gish Republic and prison conditions.
J.T Long advertises best firewood from J Lalug’s to date mulch at Loblurd. Order tel with A 1. Menusou of Re Kull 1 will be attracted to.
Authorities probe a Wall Street blast that injured about 30 as a suspected plot by German anarchists or Edward Pischer emerges. Pischer reportedly warned of danger and has been arrested near Home Mon Osaria. he is committed to an insane asylum. British coal talks continue with a nationwide rationing plan amid the coal strike looming.
The fragment outlines council talk on donations to farming and road works, with mentions of the Chamber of Commerce and a weekly meeting. It references a town council draft, a deputy postmaster, and various local officials amid a period of civic planning and public notices.
A garbled historic note references railway wage payments and audits, mentioning a government body and inquiries into wage practices. It hints at payment rules, jurisdictional oversight, and possible evaluator roles, with scattered mentions of officials and dates.
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