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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
Australian racing notes report turf events across Brisbane and Sydney regions. Detailed results cover handicaps, foundational runs, and jockey standings with names such as Dusty Ue, Donoghue, Bullock, and Symonds noted among winners, riders, and horse performance across multiple meetings.
The article covers a cricket weekend with England versus Australia at Gingweather, including scores and player names such as Hobbs, Russell, Tozer, and Macartney. It notes crowds around 4,000, stumps with Hobbs and Russell not out, and a NSW vs South Australia match with NSW 7 for 673 led by Bartle Toy and Kellaway. It also references financial notes on the Queensland State Insurance department and miscellaneous local business briefs.
Firewood from J J Long continues to be supplied by J Luing's up to date Lanford mill. Orders left with A A Nicoison or R Bull will be attended to.
A historic Denison Hotel stands at the corner of Dalrymple Street and Gregory Avenue, identified by its prominent location at the Dalrymple and Gregory junction. The listing notes its site as a landmark in the area.
An Australian appeal seeks £100,000 to fund Salvation Army work, urging public subscriptions and noting the broader goal of a £300,000 target. The Queensland branch via John Macdonald solicits donations through Union Bank Chambers Brisbane, with Rev James Bay endorsing the effort. The report also covers a Brisbane entertainment at Jonson's Olympia, praising orderliness and a four-musician orchestra, and notes a 10 percent petrol price cut by Standard Oil.
Fragmented OCR from Bowen Independen news item lists items in a library and museum, including books, rooms, and hours. Mentions opening of reading room, dining area, and public access. references to exhibition, pattern styles, and messenger. Includes printer and office details from Bowen Independent.
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