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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

3

Gilbey Cup Foursomes Held With Surprises And Tight Finish

Weekend golf saw Archer and Brice win the Gilbey Cup Foursomes by one stroke over Arthur and Grant after a recount of eighteen holes Sunday. Darwen and Thurman led Saturday but faded on Sunday while Atkinson and Beckinsale slipped to fourth as Price and Archer surged to win. Associations events included mixed partners and handicap prizes with notable rounds by Nissen and Davies. Scheduled later is the Lower Burdekin Gulf championship meeting at Ayr in August.

George Archer Dan Brice K. J. Arthur Ken Grant KR. Darwen J. Thomas J. Beckinwale Bo Atkinson Denny Murtay Bert Wood Darwen Thomas Atkinson Beckinsale Arthur Grant Murray Wood Thurman Baykinsale Atkingon Ley Archer Price Sig Wil Archer Bee J. Comlea B. Cochrane Thorne Mrs. Moore Smith Beores Kent Davies Misa Smith Cordes Misses Cochrane Mra Moore Associates M. Nissen al Syendid Hanideap Siwiee-Davies Mise Jess Bimith Aliss Reilly Nissen Bayley-Davies Misa Sostth Kelly

Merinda Coursing Meeting Aids Australian Comforts Fund

A successful Merinda coursing meeting Saturday benefitted the Australian Comforts Fund Bowen Branch. The Bowen District Coursing Club organized events with 4 bookmakers, gate receipts totaling about £175, and a profitable outcome expected. Winners included Grinner's Girl and Flashaleen in the Pup races, Great Fort in qualifying, Sydney Lady in the first course, and Western River in Consolation bets.

Merinda Winifred Barton Australian Comforts Fund Bowen Grimera Girl Alrotite Silent Gem Navy Flashaleen Bome Flash Dodie Spear Lad Great Fort Trim Western River Morinda Gitt Sydney Lady Natty Misa Badyette Elale May Great Offer Bookies Charlie Bobalong Andy Broadvent Kontucks Creen Daide Rose Rite Father Onle King Qunair Bey Flash Laddie Shaun Toby Evens Flashaleen Queen Shaun Mr. Boots Trompant Hbony Piyot Curley Clin Bom Kigal Best Ballyettte Red Eagle Elsie May Hisle May Ballyette Spot Andy Broad Vent Beljing Boy Millicent Father Dale King Quair Sir Glorious Thal Eagle Rugal Thome

Worst Drought Since 1902 Plagues Pastures and Fodder

The scene describes a severe drought impacting Sarrahel Pastures Protection District with fodder shortages and dying livestock. Farmers report ground dust and withered fields as the drought begins to rival historic dry spells from 1902.

Caley Gang Willley Sarrahel Pastures Saa Gilmioel Pou Il Bey Wong

Tyweker Box Vitaneat Treats For Dogs And Cats Sold In Stores

A notice promotes Tyweker Box Vitaneat as a wholesome ready prepared food for dogs and cats. It highlights breed suitability and urges pet owners to buy four tins from STORES.

Britain’s Electric Motor Fleet Expands Across Britain

Britain plans to save about six million gallons of petrol next year with a growing fleet of electric vehicles. From five thousand on roads at war start to six thousand now, the Electric Vehicle Association estimates thousands more by year’s end, each saving roughly 700 gallons annually. London milk vans and grocers fleets are converting, while major London firms expand electric deliveries. Interest spreads to Australia New Zealand South Africa and Trinidad for short haul work.

Britain Electric Vehicle Association of Great Britain London Tat Crocerier Ceat

Melbourne concert stars announce ATC program

Henri Penn Melbourne plinket will be solo finist and accompanist to Heddle Nash and Oscar Natzke as part of the ATC tour. The feature acts include Wise and a novelty party with a big variety in the north. Prices are advertised as reasonable.

Henri Penn Melbourne Plinket Heddle Nash Oscar Natzke Wise

Charmoesin Hand Lotion Promises Velvet Skin Appeal

An ad-style piece touts Charmoesin hand lotion as a beauty aid for women, claiming it makes hands look youthful and attractive. It emphasizes smooth skin free of redness, dryness, and peeling, suggesting regular massage with the product.

Charmosian Aid Crearm

Charmosan Hand Lotion Market Report Distorted

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Charmosan hand lotion and chemists or stores, with garbled lines about chains and retailers. No clear events, dates, or official entities emerge to anchor a full summary.

Charmosan Cold Cream Widely Sold in Shops

Charmosan cold cream labeled Boudaty Jore 2/0 is advertised as available everywhere through chemists drawers and stores including all chain stores. The notice notes broad distribution across typical retail channels.

Boudaty Jore

Proserpine Patriotic Races Reported By Club

The Proserpine Hack Club held a patriotic meeting Saturday with multiple race divisions and listed winners and times. Notable entries include Fox's Brown Bomber and Time 54 seconds in various heats, plus several runners such as Lastaway and Surpelelug in different classes.

Proserpine Hack Club Hewitt Play Boy West Gay Tad Arrowldre Pango Lastaway Surpelelug I. Fox Brown Vallerdte Berl W. Lade Trevora Fox Surprising Laetiway Darcey Wel Sago Nevadgabar Wy Tarde Brown Bomber Lied Trevor Tine Tiriges Pronete West Nesary Delon Buck Neosquito

Prayers and Jazz Display At The Bowen Independent

Readable lines describe a winter dancing season setup at the Bowen Independent office featuring a marvellous display of jazz with taps and noisy novelties. The item mentions the Bowen Independent and references A J Typewriter perhaps as a contributor or tool used in printing.

Bowen Independent

Boxing. Ron Richards Future Faces uncertain prospects

A garbled preview quotes Tou Adlehweds lu Dring on Sunday about a potential bout with Cefuring Gieeda in Manila. The piece hints at a possible trip to Anserted, Teatri, and notes outcomes depend on local newspaper support and secretarial approval at local organizations.

Amstradhia Tiwna Cefuring Manila Anserted

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