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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

13

Bowen Downs Collinsville in Witton Cup Thriller

Bowen defeated Collinsville to reach the Witton Cup final in Townsville. Key players included Aiking Frain and Ron Poochelk, with Snow Milton missing a conversion but later scoring a goal. Collinsville’s Johnny Doon and Droog Mulling featured in a tight match marked by aggressive defense and late pressure.

Fast Bowen,ly Collinaville Af Collinegie Townsville Ith Heferre Jackdon Proserpice Wirane Wheelog Colliesville Bowen Aiking Collinsy Tits Eric Frain Eric Lila Mon Ston Poochelk Ron Snow Milton Colinsvile Hutton Prosesd Cicbnaway Wieger Collinsville Tyon Mele Riven Collinsrie Jock Thobbitt Sul Howen Holven Collinguile Johnny Doonto Johnny Droog Mulling Cheemeway

Croquet Notes from President's Afternoon Event

Deg writes that a Friday afternoon croquet event hosted by klaverstock drew about twenty ladies. Bridge games ran alongside. prizes and trophies were awarded to Mrs Mule and Mrs Kor Ghee. The report lists several players and scores, with bets and social details reflecting a lively clubs day.

Deg Klaverstock Mra. Mule Kor Mirek Uoniric Medhimes Edgerton Gattney Mortensen Keute Solurday Auguel Gil Mesias Mayne Thor Y Keable Metsel Mendes Suell Cooper + Mortensen Falgerton Mesdaenes Withoall Cooper Vo Gaffney Tedcastle Mesditmes Suell Betzel Vy Adgerton Mortensen de Mire Keble Miss Manny Mesditines Puyo Thorpe Windnesday Wan Mesda Iaffives Leweocek Lister Mari Mesihumes Douper Edgericn Courle

Bowlers Face Mixed Results in Gilbey Cup and Social Match

Bowls competition features Gilbey Cup fixtures led by FE Moore and F Helmes with close scores. Social and association play spans Proserpine and Bowen clubs with dining, travel by Hall Motor, and a 20-member bowling social group. results show Tris erplue’s team prevailing 117 to 2, rinks count and points tallied across multiple matchups.

FE Moore F. Helmes Miliias Price H. Honey C. Strance Hall Moteur Powell and & Associates Proserpine Javiors Aml Associates Thkea Te Ie Chili House Tay Tris Erplue Lowen LOT Geni Associates Proserpine Bowen

Top rifle score leads 61st Ohie Bia Cup shoot

In Saturday's Viewers Wide hub monthly rifle meet conditions included 400 and 600 yard ranges with light to moderate winds. G Barlow posted the top aggregate score while T Aunsen led the third read with a handicap of 22, amid a field that included Sam T Hansen Ashworth Tarlaw Belts Malone and Wordsworth among others.

G. Barlow Ohie Wordsworth KS Morkay Mercury Dhe Exchaves AL Barry Too Verde

Tennis final spawns mixed results in Hurley Cup clash

Russelle Club defeated last year's champions West Bed Clit in a five set, 43 games to 4 win with many close sets. West Hud rallied to win three of four final sets but fell short as Russelle held late advantage and the day closed with consolation matches and draws for next weekend's Grade Cup contests.

A. Grrade Russelle West Bed Clit Tasietis Jbsels

Tivoli Cafe Featured for Coffee and Toast Delights

The Tivoli Cafe draws patrons with cups of Ton of Coffee and hot buttered toast or sandwiches. Known for its lively vibe, it showcases a lineup of rap acts and specialty caffe services.

Tivoli Cafe

Reward notices seek information in major cattle theft and arson cases

Public notices offer rewards up to £500 for information leading to committals or convictions in cattle theft and arson. The list names numerous stations and individuals across a wide district, with payments for outcomes ranging from partial to full convictions and significant bounties for fire-related crimes.

Time Off Special Picture Weekend at Gran Theatre

Time Off brings a rare travelogue style film to Gran Theatre this weekend. The documentary follows wildlife across Australia from the Tasman Sea to Great Lakes of Tasmania with close shots of birds, kangaroos, platypus, and forest scenes, plus a dramatic tree-felling sequence and a novelty cameral view of BilIe Teach the talking budgerigar.

Great Lakes Tasma '‘da Tad App Ulach Ton Billy Teach Radio Histeneex Willie Dbhuwelf

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