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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1928
Page
3
Local ad copy touts greeting and valentine items for men and women. Offers novelty beoksers, ranges as Nira Goods, and a dainty greeting card included with every parcel. Ryan & Growo, Chamtats, Bowan.
The Bowen Turf Club December Race Meeting drew a small crowd as outside horses failed to race. Twist's Girl won both Hack Races, Yaralla placed in the Novice Handicap, and Sam Arch struggled in the same event. bookmaking stakes were noted and the club mat-footed by losses around £15.
Sailors Viola and Mavis win close bouts at Port Dienison Sailing Club races amid light to moderate NE breeze. Mixups over Mt Bramston and Mt Gordon marks caused misrouted legs, while Valera and Velma battle mishaps. final order Viola first, Mavis second, Velma third with various boats finishing close behind.
Wanderers dominated the match, bowling Cities out for 38 in the first innings and posting 174. Key contributions came from Morgans 84 and Tawse 6 for 18 with the ball, while McIntyre and Hilditch starred for Cities with the ball. In the second innings Cities were all out for 116 as Wanderers secured victory.
Smith's News Agency advertises a varied stock including Ladies Hand Hold items and a basic Nunes Crit. The teaser highlights a selection aimed at female readers and shoppers seeking practical accessories from the store's display.
In a terse report, Higamd Huday launches a public campaign amid unclear details. Observers note early support from local groups while key dates remain unconfirmed.
A fragmented OCR text mentions several gibberish phrases and names such as Papar Queen and Tsui Yovoda with no clear event or context. The readable content is insufficient to identify a person, place, or occurrence for a proper summary.
In a Police Court proceeding before Police Magistrate Mr BR Kennedy the Commissioner of Taxes sued William Elwyn Hood for making false income tax returns. Hood’s returns showed £277 taxable income with tax £9 9s 1d, but the real amount was £1310 with tax £41 1s 2d, creating a shortage of £71 12s 1d. Investigations found falsified returns for five years totaling £8000. Hood was fined £100 for a false return. Double tax on evaded amount was adjourned.
Contributed report from Collinsville notes Mt Ian and Mt Elliott reorganisations with 400000 pounds capital. Western Mines reopening brings hopeful future for Collinsville as 1500 tons weekly from Mt Laine and daily coal from Mt Elliott ramp up. Coke ovens site surveyed and government urged to proceed to supply smelters.
Gift buyers find it hard to pick acceptable presents and follow law to guide choices. Stocks include Gollar Boxes priced 15/-, 31/-, 36/-, 80/-, and Tie Boxes at 01/-, 26/-, 80/-. Shaving Sets from 7/6, Hair Brushes and other items, all in Torkoiras with Xylonite. Call and view our Chase, Sal sation of Kms Gilts. Ryan & Green, Chemists, Bowen.
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