Hospital Rites Admission Prices Announced
Public notice states admission to all parts of the hospital building today costs 3 shillings 2 pence and 0 shillings, with entry granting access to all sections of the facility.
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
4
Public notice states admission to all parts of the hospital building today costs 3 shillings 2 pence and 0 shillings, with entry granting access to all sections of the facility.
Horseowners are reminded that rents at today's races will start in acrual to time. B H Kelsey, Secretary.
Turfonline reports Lobogimmie by Bulimba wins the Albion Cup over 7 furlongs at Brisbane by a length, with Dab until Tobomimmie’s full brother Darginuie runner up in The First Division Handicaps. Bulimba’s overall season noted as disappointing to owner.
Twenty horses entered the meeting at noon with bets laid on several entries. Major purses included Beegerwin's Reguloan and Shandy with substantial bids. The program features open handicaps, divisions, and an auction of horse sales alongside other entertainments. Tickets for the event are selling briskly.
The article lists numerous boat names and figures linked to HadGeld's deposit for the World's Beating Championship race. It notes coverage in London with a cricket aside and reportsAustralis earning their Brat Wingy to 675 with Macartndy scoring.
Messrs Fenwick and Co report a strong demand for marsupial skins at their Brisbane sale dated 20th July. Prices for scrub wallabies wallaroos and kangaroos show gains with many categories selling well, goatskins mixed, rabbits in fair demand, and certificates noted for some opossuma.
Miss Gardiner presents a Friday August showing of millinery and clothing for the season. The display features hats and gowns in taffeta silks, tulles, and rich fabrics, with skirts and outfits in fashionable styles.
The text appears garbled with many misspellings. Readable phrases mention weather confusion, unusual wind and cold, and a local scene describing chill affecting daily life. No clear events, dates, or named entities are discernible.
An OCR damaged notice describes events at Bowen School of Arts Library and Museum. It mentions sessions on a Wednesday and Saturday mornings, a beading booth, and community activities in a neighborhood setting with dates and times partially legible.
The Thursday evening event raised substantial funds for the hospital as many patrons could not obtain seats. Performers were well received for their efforts, contributing to a bumper success.
A fragmentary notice touts Rapid Healing Ointment as a swift remedy for various ailments described in garbled terms. It emphasizes rapid action and mentions a price, with misread product names and unclear beneficiaries, reflecting an old-fashioned sales pitch.
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