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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
2
Koo Fis Mw topped a tight field in Townsville posting a surprising victory. Lytle finished strong in the 4A division as others faltered. The meet showcased local sprinters and emerging talents in a competitive early season event.
Mesdaimes O'Keefe and Blake won second prize of 41K in a Gulden Cas drawing and sparked a rush to buy more chances. The scene showed mixed fortunes and cautious commentary on legalised gambling as residents lined up and discussed how proceeds might ease local suffering.
The Brisbane Courier reports recent regulations empowering council oversight on Troy stamps and requiring written permission for use of certain stamps. Extensions under the First Marketing Organisation Act apply to vegetables grown in the Stanthorpe district, with details announced by the Department of Agriculture. A visiting New South Wales cricket team is welcomed to Bowen with a public reception at Recreation Reserve and a scores contest closing at 2:30 pm. Local social events and advertisements accompany parliamentary notes, including a Federal Herbert seat decision by W H Green, who will not contest.
The Bowen annual show runs on July 29 and 30 1925. The Sea Hawk is to be shown at the Tiv Theatre with Tiv management announcing a grand production of adventure and romance scenes. Over 60,000 pounds production cost is cited with details of a large crew and exotic sets.
Fragmentary text describes a regatta, obituaries, theater plans, a farm workers petition, Anzac Day poster, and community notices with various names and places. contains many garbled phrases and incomplete details.
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