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Queensland Hoteliers 1912
- Proprietor:
- A Kneath
- Location:
- BOWEN
- Name of Hotel or Boarding House:
- North Australian Hotel
- Population:
- 2000
- Description of location:
- A coastal town 630 miles north-west of Brisbane. Magnificent natural deep-water harbour. The country around Bowen is suitable for grazing agriculture and dairying. Cigar-leaf tobacco is grown successfully. Considerable mineral wealth and large quant ties of first-class fruit are shipped from the port. When connected by rail with the Western country Bowen will become one of the most important ports in the State. Meatworks success fully conducted at Merinda 6 miles from Bowen. Large quantities of frozen meat shipped from the port. Splendid climate. Ideal health resort. Beautiful ocean beaches.
- Rate Per Day:
- 4/- to 8/-
- Rate Per Week:
- 20/- to 42/-
- Persons accommodated:
- 30
- Year:
- 1912
- Source:
- Hotel & boarding house directory Queensland 1912