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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
13
Readable lines show December bowls results with players such as P O Rourke and T Thorne, and social games led by G Rogers and J Hester. Competing events include mixed pairs, grade championships, and Sunday afternoon rinks with scores like 52 0 and 40 128 122.
Last Saturday the Members and Associates played a Handicap Teams Match with the Members losing 6 to 34. Individual results include Arthur ser defeating Mise B Scruil ing 12 2 up and McGougan defeating Mrs Michael 13 and 2. Ambleford Handicaps winners Delamothe and Woods posted strong rounds. Tonight the Monthly Committee meeting is in the Clubhouse and the Christmas Trees for Children event continues with a Kiddies party at 3 pm and a Members Tree function at night.
An advertisement offers electrical installations and repairs at reasonable prices with estimates given. Orders and payments are to be made at residences on Herbert Street or Mrs Buell’s location under the Government Tourist Bureau.
In the intertown match at Bower range Ayr defeated Bowen by 1065 to 1045 points. B Spelta counted out W Guy at 134 while G Barlow of Bowen was close with 18t. Scores across 500 600 700 yard ranges noted top scorers H Ryder J Hyne Ayr 47 at 500 F Williams Bowen 44 at 700. Weather conditions varied from light to bright with mirage and wind affecting accuracy.
Four rinks competed in Cham pionship Pairs with Howe-Smith, Strange-Moore, Easterbrook Welhion, Reynolds-Branovelly, Frahm-McMahon, Kelly-Bode and others delivering strong showings. Tight ends and strained shots produced a close finish as Frahm-McMahon and Kelly-Bode battled to a late, decisive end with Kelly pulling off a remarkable final shot to clinch the game.
An enticing notice promotes decorative paper advertising for Birthing Parties at Bowen Independent. The short item highlights event style and venue details for readers seeking specialized announcements.
Batting averages for Colts Clot members listed with scores and initials. Ed Turner and G Holland top the sheet with notable scores. The team plans to meet Ayr in a B Grade fixture next Sunday with transport details and player roster listed for travel.
A condensed list of matchups and scores includes Welidon-Easterbrook v Lawlor 38-06 and Martin-Berrison v Heynold Hrannelly 24-17 with several other bouts like Kelly-Bode Frahm-NcMahon 21-20 and Strange-Bode 32-20. The text also mentions multiple wrestlers such as Stackelroth Whalen Canty Bran Nelly Buchting Pendreigh Wanter brook McCane and K Kelly Brown Reynolds Kerrison Thorne Peters Kerler Quant 6-10. It alludes to upcoming events with McMahon receiving praise and Mounter slated to appear next Wednesday.
The Honey Girl Guides presented a Friday evening concert at the Serial of Arts. District official Mrs PR Delamothe thanked performers and organizers. The program featured numerous solos, duets, dances, sketches and a final play by Methodist Young People’s Club Camp Fire Guides, highlighting local talent and training.
Listing from Franks Leather Stores Sydney selling English Leather and rubberised materials. Includes 34 to 60 inch width, 72 shades, stock yard price from 5/68. Also Feath erweights, Fine and Heavyweights, Open-enders, and various fasteners from 2 to 66 inches with wholesale retail and mail orders.
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