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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
16
Readable text describes a hockey game with Rimers and forwards praised for strong play. Miss J Potts scores a goal. Miss False misses for Rathwaye. Several players named across teams A and B, with captains O Regan and Motevhs listed among others. A forthcoming match is hinted for Sunday the 2nd with listed team members and officials.
A lengthy public notice lists rewards up to 500 pounds for information leading to committal or conviction in cattle or horse theft, including specific sums for various offenses and a wide roster of named individuals and companies across regions. The document cites numerous estates, stations, and firms offering bounties.
Mr A G Puss North Queensland Agent of the Automobile Association of Queensland visits Bowen this week criticising the lack of bridges on creeks and poor main roads from Rockhampton to Cairns. He says motorists face damage and delays and urges government action and corporate backing to build a first class coastal highway.
On Monday Johankson failed to appear on a charge of indecent behavior and had his hall forfeited. Frank Wilson Thomas faced charges of possessing 20 butter ration coupons and 40 tea ration coupons and pleaded guilty, receiving a £3 fine and 10 days in prison. Patek McDonnell did not appear on indecency charges and forfeited £% bond plus a further £4 for obscene language.
Sporting Fred Peppin, Reg QTC and Tattersall's Club, successor to Harry Hood, faened Charte now. EPSOM and METROPOLITAN, CAULFIELD and MELBOURNE CUPS featured. Send mailing request to Box 1M3W Brisbane or call Bath offices for details.
List of acceptances across multiple races at Randwick including Three Year Old Hop Mile and various stakes like Hybartville and Warwick Stakes. The field features noted runners such as Purple Prince Grand Monarch Comedy Chief Bean Nosh and Royal Reward with numerous weights and odds listed beside each name.
Friday’s list shows acceptances for Flemington bound races including the SANDHURST HURDLE over 2 miles with a large field. Notable runners include Parilly Pride Hiatus Contition Lombardy Regular Treasure Canadian Wonder Bokara Golden Dive and many more across EFFINGHAM and ANNIVERSARY events with multiple divisions and stakes listed.
Acceptances for Alblmark on Saturday listed in Brisbane racing notes. Sixth division heats include entrants such as Tiar, Jat, Cherry Queen, Beryl's Choice, Mone Wish Hero, Bear Jim, Rob's Tobe, Por Song, Link Again. Other entries include Pacific Harvest, Sir Henry, Gay Eeho Victory with times and penalties noted.
The Tivoli tonight and Grand Saturday present Hob Hope in While There’s Life, a tense drama about a prince heir chased by factions who want to control or kill him. Signe Hasso and William Bendix co star, with Lew Ayres and Gilbert Roland in support. The Grand and Tivoli also show The Foxes of Harrow, Rex Harrison and Maureen O’Hara lead a colorful Old South romance with Veledrick Velvil Newsreel and Spotlite on Anatolian Ballet.
The London Committee appoints Ho MS Arrowsmith L Th Rev of St Julia's Toorak Melbourne as secretary to the Commonwealth Secretary Ralney BA FOS. Arrowsmith, well known in society circles, will begin duties on March 1 and travel to the United States Britain and other places before returning to Australia.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous names, titles, heats, and times such as Fifth, Second, Third and Fourth DIY divisions with miles and 240s. Mentions various horse and race terms, but many garbled items obscure complete facts or event details.
An elderly seafarer John Richards died in Bowen on July 27 after a long life at sea. Born in Leeda England he served on many ships from early 1900s through World War I and II, earning the nickname Red Dust er for his service. He settled in Bowen in September 1926 after a career spanning voyages to the U S A Mediterranean India and Africa. He leaves a widow two sons Edward and Jack and two daughters Jean and Eleanor. Funeral services held at Methodiat Church with Rev Bourne officiating.
The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Bayne aged eighty five, aWidow of the late Mr. Bayne a former Bowen pilot stathom worker and boarding house operator. She is survived by a daughter and a son William Brisbane, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The funeral is conducted by Captain Wight of the Allanvation Army at her residence.
This week a well known resident suffered severe lacerations to the head arms and legs when the car he rode in hit a horse on Merinda Road. He was treated by an ambulance and conveyed to hospital.
The 8.4 vessel Fort Nasqually departs for Mackay after a short stay to load sugar with SH. Mangarella in port for loading RUT. Tungariro prepares frozen meat shipment and aims to sail Sunday. Port Hobart due Monday from Hrix ane to load frozen meat.
Bowen Independent reports a deal on greaseproof lunch wrappers, priced at 3 pence per dozen. The notice highlights availability at the Bowen store and suggests bulk purchase for cafeteria use.
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