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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
2
The Sun Moon and Tides section notes rise and set times with 4.49 and 6.40 today and 2.06 tomorrow morning during the full moon. It lists high tides at Bundaborg wharves and Durnott Hams with scores of timings including Saturday 9.4 pm and 9.9 pm and Sunday 8.42 flood 24h.
Local items discuss Christmas mail handling and holiday office hours. The Diggers Sports committee prepares for New Year events with horse racing and pedestrian races at Memorial Baths. Training notes, rider form, and upcoming entries are covered as Bundaberg sports push continues amid funding aims and public support.
Public notices report no mail delivery on specific holidays with adjusted post and telegraph hours. A single morning post delivery peak occurs. office closures extend across four days. Separately, Canadian Pacific Railway reports a world record train length with 125 carloads of wheat totaling 608 tons in a 7946 ton single-engine move between two towns.
The latest weather forecast warns of unsettled showers from Octet to Gulf areas with thunderstorms near Townville Bundaberg Dowes and northern regions. The Bundaberg Hospital appeal receives several donations led by Mr J Lrong and Mr D.B. Finnemore and others totalling unspecified amount. A reminder that war pensions are payable at the post office on Friday. A runaway horse incident injures driver Nelson Foreman. A missing person case regarding Mia Wann is explained as a distress reaction of her husband. A fatal accident at Rockhampton involves Victor Murray with severe injuries and internal hemorrhage. An aeroplane accident at Longreach leaves one passenger with three broken ribs while the pilot is unhurt.
A sensational finish at the Melbourne Exhibition Oval when W Tevil eo and C Birgman battled in the mile. Officials slated both runners for reporting to the Athletic League over alleged misconduct. A separate court report describes a wrongdoing case and a woman’s claim against Ernest Joseph MM Lulaen with elaborated financial coercion details.
Acting Industrial Magistrate ruled against Livingstone Shire Council for failing to supply free meals and refreshments to staff as required by the 1910 award. The defendant faced a penalty of £10 with £248 costs, plus court and witness expenses.
Moater builders in Sydney report a scheme to train youths as bricklayers expanding toward plasterers. In Prince Arthur Lodge No. 12 the yearly meeting discussed candidates, sick pay, registrar progress, and lodge officer elections. 29/9 shillings paid, anthem led the session.
Notice to shoppers announces a sale event by the Mercantile Association. An ounce elsewhere in thin jaiue that buaibow houmea will clyen to day Saturday at 1 pm. on umuel, but will remale open on Monday Xmome Eve until p.m.
Captain Ronalt Amundsen states that agreement papers are concluded and a polar expedition will depart from Bplisbergen to Alanka. The crew will include at least three machines and preparations begin between May and August, with a forward push through Hood prantble and Ayling.
A fete at the School of Arts corner is held to raise funds for the Christin Brothers chest debt repayment. The event offers produce, fancy goods and sweets with refreshments available.
The article notes a new two storey hotel overlooking the Pacific at the Barnett site with John Shan, proprietor, offering dingy charm and moderate amenities. It highlights first class liquors and personal management by Mr Hoon, promising excellent accommodations for travelers and stylish dining.
City of Rockhampton invites tenders for the supply delivery and erection of wooden poles and fittings to carry power from non cables for the Water Supply. Tenders open at noon on January 14 1924 and must be addressed to the Town Clerk Rockhampton. A tender fee is charged and refundable on receipt of a bonafide tender.
Fragmented text discusses forests and paper pulp, mentioning Canada, timber, and paper production. It references a race of commotion and a global supply context, with vague figures about divorce and population comparisons. The readable content centers on timber for pulp and national output implications.
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