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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

3

Golf notes chase A and B Grade crowns in weekend matches

The A and B Grade Championships progressed with semi finals on Saturday. Hugh Jones defeated Den Murray 2 and 1 after a strong start and Murray’s late surge. N McInnis beat J Bowers 6 and 7. The prize final for Jones vs McTowle loomed, with other matches including Mrs Fitzhardinge and Mary Meehan in Belgrade and Dalian defeating EL Man. Distance events featured multi-competitor results led by J Tailton and A Archer.

Hugh Jones den. Murray Jones Jonesh Murray Doumle N. McInnis J. Bowers McTowle Ani Cout Te Enone Gue Wilh Michael Arthur Mra Fitzhardinge Mary Meehan Belgrade Dalian EL. Man Quindroy WL Towers Aundry Snell Skinner Warwick Pinwell

Fresh Stovka Groceries and Lunch Wrappers Sale

A small sale listing titled Fresh Stovka o Groceries details BENNI FIG GREABEPROOF LUNCH WRAPPERS with a date line noted as 31. doce at Bowes Independent, indicating a local shop event or promotion.

Stovka Bowes Independent

Bowen Rifile Club Monthly Meeting Plans and Riot Report

The Bowen Rifle Club notes a Towen Hite Cink meeting with apologies from J Ashworth, updates on a 300 yard range repair, Mt Gordon improvements, and decisions to send reps to Mackay Market Rifle meeting and to grant free tickets for uniformed delegates. Last Saturday's riot section covers Blue Bird Cup rounds at 500 and 600 yard lines, top scorers, new heavy rifle debut, and upcoming practice at 300 yard ranges with prize shoot plans and new member initiative.

G. Barlow J. Ashworth Krictunun Mepwy Moti Mt. Gordon Peterson Ny Barlow McTermott Mackoy Mackay Canpensen BR. McDermott Anl R. McTiermott Win Ureeted OLR Uvklie Boffa G. Phillipaan Ray McDermott Kely Mortensen Gorden T Phitlip Enve H A. Bufta Colt Roberteoo

Bowls Weekend Mixed Social Rinks Show Wide Results

A long list of match results from social bowls events with numerous players, scores, and pairings across Saturday and Sunday sessions. Names include Cook, Moore, Sheridan, Stirling, Monk, O'Tes, and many others, with varied scores such as 4-4 1, 22-14, and 19-25, reflecting mixed rink play and multiple teams.

Anewse Teth Strange Vo Munere Price Will Fo Dinnis T. Tonsemaan Mowe Monk Martenson Burrell Strange Y Toner Sheridan Rode Porter A. D. Moore Kendle F. Payne Webb Skinner O'Tes Stirling Till Howls Denon EL Tetzel V. M. Coahin Varey Swhas-Tavies Jexpele Kelly W. McGregor Opayries Tuwen-Frum Elseman G. E Fingl Consistency Haruleap M. Robertaan W. Perkin Mbius Cook Wilk F. Moore Bilsemuch Mre Frohm FP Monnter

Gillett's Delicatessen Ad Offers Dressed Poultry and Fish

An old time grocery ad lists young dressed poultry including roosters or ducks, dressed turkey at 31/ Ib, boiling bacon at 2/7 Ib, and a large assortment of fresh and smoked fish offered by Gillett's Delicatessen.

Football Home Hill v Bowen

Home Hill and Bowen battled to a tie as key players missed through injury. Marworth at fullback returned for Home Hill, while standout drivers Farrelly and Posehelk starred. other results saw Bowen winning 28 to 0 and Juniors beating Bowen 11 to 0.

Bowe AL Tee Duncan Tal Trai Ted Bi Porenvicini Teg Marworth Boo Corn Lex Witlhimein Gordon Farrelly Posehelk Vilatora Wow Bowen Howe AU

Hemp Growing Experiments Planned in North Queensland

The Minister of Agriculture Mr Collins told Parliament hemp growing experiments will be conducted in North Queensland. Investigations show gland resin varies by region and extraction costs hinder commercial viability. The government will plant trials in several locations as part of a broader inquiry into hemp as a potential fibre source.

Collins Wordleworth Calling Ina Queensland Hanlon GP. Micklin

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