Golden Casket Prize Drawn in Mysterious List of Names
A lottery drawing yields a long list of entrants and scattered partial names across streets and towns. No clear winner or prize details are given beyond the fragmentary numbers and place names.
02 Dec 1935
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
1
A lottery drawing yields a long list of entrants and scattered partial names across streets and towns. No clear winner or prize details are given beyond the fragmentary numbers and place names.
The Shipping Trouble reports widespread vessel hold ups as most lighters and ships prepare for a Tuesday curtailment. Officials in several ports including Raven View and Melbourne expect delays. the Navigation Director has authority to issue permits to oversee such curtailments. Queenstown port authorities are set to receive directives likely affecting trade and sailing schedules.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Italy, France, Britain, and potential French bases. Mentions government stance in Rome, movement near the Franco-Italian frontier, and anticipated meetings. Irregular phrases and spelling obscure specifics.
Fragmented OCR notes describe meetings on Sunday to discuss Europe’s future, with a British Cabinet gathering Monday to decide alliances and embargo responses. Attendance hinges on ministers and parliamentary support, while a Tuesday cabinet session may reveal clearer positions.
A damaged report from London mentions attempts to prepare a new dish or device related to a person named Lamia and a group theme. It references a death and an undefined numeric total and stages. The text is garbled with unclear names and numbers, providing little verifiable detail.
MCC Team faced Queensland in a mixed cricket test. Levy led with a strong 25 and a total of 209 was built as bowlers Tulloab McCarthy and Obelaty claimed wickets. Opponents struggled to reach the target against a disciplined attack.
A grand Tiny Tot competition at Convent Hall featured the Coventon School dancers, with a royal throne prop and a festive grand march. Judges and clergy oversaw performances as princes and princesses paraded in elaborate costumes, while attendees applauded the elegant costumes and choreographed routines.
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