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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
6
A reader reports losing 30 pounds and 3 to 4 inches off bust waist and hips after six months of Kruschen Salts. The letter claims improved health, breathing, and energy, attributing the weight loss to the mineral salt formula claimed to be balanced like European spa waters.
Sydney racing notes from Tom Hellis preview the Kirkham Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. Arabia Royal King Shakespeare and Melbourne winner Guy Brunette feature among contenders. Royal King and Shakespeare head a field of maidens and the lack of strong opposition clouds expectations for a crown.
E H ROULTER promotes Saddlery Harness cycles tyres fishing gear and all quality sporting sundries from H BOULTER Bowen for Xmas shopping. Includes fishing lines hooks blinkers swivela and other items with emphasis on first quality and reasonable prices. Call or visit P O Box 120 Bowen.
Stan Lamond comments on Fernacre and Tolmost, noting filth and flies as distractions while praising Fernacre as an improving sprinter. He compares Fernacre to Greenline and notes Tolmost’s potential for big weight classes. The report places Fernacre ahead of rival sprinters though not at Greenline’s peak.
The Ascot card lists acceptances for the chief event Batre Tombul Plate with entries including Andony Pride Gobag Bong Thought Reader Highlenaia Hunt and Windsor Bob among others in eight and a half furlongs. Other races feature Thought Reader Maranerite Gien's Spear Spear Princes Faith Australia Lomliga and Bachelor’s Ad Wide Bay among a crowded field.
Results from dusk to week end include Bhardlow Ruehle Tid bury Bkinner Tuit Gnell 27 28 as Snell falters then regains form. Payne beats Boulter in a tight finish while Kent overhauls Higgins for a heavy 26 15 win. Dennis and Deacon lead consistent scores, with upcoming women’s matches listed for this Saturday’s wingles event and matches F Payne vs O T Payne Paige vs Beresford Boulter vs Michael Hazy vs J Bruthers.
Mondee Valley accepts entries for the older events listed on Saturdays including LaLuma Tandicab and a long string of names such as Stmraynda Ville Gallibrok Your Honour Sorokes Isle of Astur Plow Fours Cursing Leper Kiata Handicap Talla Araonah Molly Beck Capria Oxwell Warwickere Great Night Marion Melton Lady Primrose Chemis Bun Charm Matimes An tern Princess Cynthia.
The column reviews fast moving records across cricket cycling and swimming. Fat Oxcoham's nine wickets for 31 against Ceylon stands out along with Clarice Hatterly's 220 not out and six for no runs. Aki Dennis declines pro offer. Cycling times from Newcastle to Sydney set new marks, while Winterbot and a tandem team of Dean Tose Lind and Billy Read chase speed. George Fyston drives 24 hours, Ray Heatley spikes four in an over in cricket. Next week promises more.
Friday notice lists acceptances for Warwick Farm chief events on Saturday including Samden Handicap and a 2.20 race with entrants such as Cherry King Buchlan Golden Tom Pinch Wikeheam Chemosh Porcia Moourny Mounsa Medalist Prile Prattle Norman Conquest Wise Ney Veilantis Architect King Mou Our Spell Raleigh Thebes Herrior White Lilac Chie Uern Sailor Prince and a further list for December entries Tremaynue Kinglee Cockpen Puak whe Bully Lamart.
Two races will be held Sunday forming the first and second of a four race series for the Poulant Gray Trophy. A meeting of boat owners will follow tea on Sunday afternoon. The hindermen for Sunday morning race published courtesy of the PREC Handicapper Mr F F Gurtaide outlines the program.
A fragmentary listing of events for a local equestrian and bicycle fair. It includes handicapped bicycle races, maiden flag and hunt events, pumpkin, musical chairs for horses, apple race, egg and spoon bicycle race, bending race, wheelbarrow derby, figure eight, throwing at wicket, steppings, buckjumping for best rider, and related entry fees, prizes, and notes on equipment. Names and exact terms are partly garbled, but the items indicate a community sports day with mixed age and animal classes and modest prizes.
Typewriter ribbons for Remington and Royal models offered at 4 shillings each at Bowen Independent Office for customers upgrading office equipment.
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