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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

3

Opening Rifle Shoot At fidd40 Bell a Bonday Draws Few Attendees

Attendance at the opening shoot for fidd40 Bell a Bonday was only three. Competition covered ranges from 600 to 700 yards with shifting winds and tricky light. Barry led with 40 then 47 in later rounds, J Malone and W Bunting scoring in the 40s and 50s, while conditions remained tough and cautious. Next meet on Sunday 27th promises higher participation as the club eyes the postponed championship.

Bell Bonday Barry J. Malone Bunting Ted Sud Malone Hepital A. Tharey Bornbue Jock Lila Lagt Ranger Megple Haile-eye Runiday Iffsue

High Jump Debate At Royal National Show And Cairns

The article contrasts Australian high jump performances at Brisbane and Cairns noting better clears in Cairns. It quotes riders and owners who say horses jump higher there because of safety measures with deep sawdust landings and strong poles in stanchions. They argue Brisbanes easier jumps cause more risk and praise Cairns footing and setup as lifesaving for horses.

Australia Brisbane Cairns Queensland M. Woul Brisbine Cairni Ans Cairna Galena Sald Cairne Hornea Cultus C. B. Perry Vorner Eleanor

Feehea Marvellous Display At Bowen Indepentent Office

A winter dancing season showcase titled Feehea Marvellous features Janz Caps Jas Hate and a range of new novelties at the Bowen Independent office. The display promises stylish outfits and innovative accessories for local dancers.

Feehea Janz Jas Hate

On with the Dance Press Ball This Friday

A social event titled On with the Dance Press Ball is planned for Friday. Officials invite journalists and attendees to attend at a city venue for a formal gathering.

Grand Theatre

Charles Hankins seeks alimony after 35 years of housework

Charles Hankins, 75, of San Francisco, sues his ex wife for £15 4 month alimony after years of unpaid housework since their move to California in 2004. He claims she divorced him last January citing unemployment. He asks the divorce set aside and alimony awarded.

Charles Hankins San Francisco California Hanking Hankins Charles W Jnb

Attractive hands boost a woman's charm in beauty ads

A vintage ad extols the allure of attractive hands and urges regular care with Charm Osan liquid hand lotion as the favored choice of lovely women everywhere.

Char mousan liquid cream hand lotion description

Product listing notes Charmosan liquid cream hand lotion described as non sticky with a small bottle size and available at chemists and drug stores. The line reads as a fragmented advertisement and lacks clear branding or updated details.

Small Jr Drers Om

Skincare Tip Before Bed With Charmomu Cold Passing

A reader suggests a nightly routine. Cleanse the face before sleep using Charmomu cold passing for a smart modern skincare approach.

Charmomu

Progress in television tests reach 160 miles from Minehead

Two young engineers L J Wade and W B Steel in Minehead Somerset built home apparatus and receive Alexandra Palace TV signals on a small screen. Officials note the range could extend to 100 200 miles while warning cinemas may lose profits if broader broadcasts arrive. The Postmaster General faces pressure from Britain’s film industry to permit private transmitting services and potentially challenge the BBC monopoly.

Saya London New Minehead Somerset L J. Wade W. BF. Steel Alexandron Palace Steela Alexandra Palace B.B.C Minshend Mny Britain Oxford Cambridge Isidore Ostrer Baird Pereigston

Australian motorist John Cob aims to break speed record

A Montreal message reports John Cob of Australia preparing to retry a speed run at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah. Cob says the car performed acceptably today and he plans another attempt on Monday, confident in the speed to break the record.

Montreal Bonneville Salt Lake Utah John Miles Cob Hoip Cobb

Attack on Cinderella's Slipper Sparks Michigan Debate

The Michigan Chiropodist Association adopted a resolution at its annual convention condemning the Cinderella myth. Retiring president De A. W. Bagg led the attack, arguing the tale derides women by encouraging ill fitting footwear and overly strict beauty standards.

Michigan Chiropodist Association de. A W. Bagg

Market Reports Glp Damp Summary

Market notes from GLP show mixed demand with varied quotes for vegetables. Prices range for cucumbers and related produce, reflecting regional trade activity and shifting supplies.

Epsom Handicap Winner Foreshadowed at Carlton Mile

Royal Prince's surprise win at Moorefield in the Carlton Mile stirs talk of an Epsom bid. Captain Frauenfelder celebrates a bold stake, banking £100 to £8 and £10 on tote. Bookmakers eye Pure Gold and Defaulter as Cup contenders amid Melbourne Cup chatter.

Cooranga Royal Prince Moorefield Bravenfelder Frauenfelder Agin Bla H. D. Greenwood Melbourne Saturiny Pure Gold Hall Mark

Davis Cup Preparations Amid Doubtful Doubles Outcome

The American camp reports optimism for a comeback in singles after Australia’s Quist and Bromwich defeated Riggs and Cooke in the doubles. Captain Pate and US Tennis Association president Halcome Ward plan to name the team after August 26 or after the Yugoslav match, while sending Riggs, Parker, Muko, Jor, Hunt, Van Horn, and Kramer to Philadelphia for practice.

America Quist Bromwich Riggs Cooke Australia Pate Halcome Ward United Stautes Tennis Association Avenstar Tle Tenterhooka Parker Muko Jor Hunt van Horn Kramer Philadelphia McNeill Grant Hopman Associated Prom

Wrestling bout ends with police escort in Brisbane

In Brisbane at Bohema Stadium Mike Finnegan and Neville Barrowa clashed in a main event that spilled from the mat in round six. Police intervened as two constables escorted Finnegan from the ring amid a chaotic scene. no decision was recorded.

Mike Finnegan Neville Barrowa Bohema Stadium Brisbane Finnegan

J B Miles to address Bowen School meeting in Bowes area

J B Miles leader of the Australian Communist Party will speak at a public meeting in the Bowen School of Arts Thursday night the 24th at 8.00. He will discuss what world events mean for the peoples of the world including Tientsin Dang Ding National Register the Anglo Soviet Pact and the economic crisis. All are invited with questions welcome. Also notices about sale of land and an office boy position.

J. B. Miles Australian Communist Party Bowen School of Arts Tientuln Dangig National Register J. Stewart

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