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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
3
A local advertisement states a first class electrician is employed for all Elmot rival work and invites residents to bring their electric troubles for service. The terse pitch emphasizes prompt, professional electrical help in the area.
Ambencot and Tumlawney claimed wins while Brisuand and Mmnday scored in the day’s chief events at Athlon Pack. In First Division Aniterature beat Yet 14 to 2 routes. Wayland Deby won 3 to 1. Weal to 1. Amberent edged Lady Linden Keyheart at 4 to 1. Trelawney defeated Derryvale 2 to 1 with Asteroid third. winner by two lengths in 1.49.
Sydney notes on Saturday racing with Corinthian Cup winner Happyendo from Matson Beckwith and other results. Dundax Handicap winner Weg with Tom Pinch and Gleriote placing. Regal Star takes the Chamber Handicap with Cherbomg and Aulucourt close behind. Times listed and margins noted.
Heng wins a close race at Melbourne Ascot meeting in a tight finish. Watchful and Knoota follow, with Winner at third by a neck. Time recorded around 3.73 seconds.
Boxing card reports Hoby Delamney winning eleven of fifteen rounds against Richards in Brisbane. Wichirdy defeated at the Brisbte Indian Raterday with 1092 listed, unclear bout details.
England defeated Australia 19 to 10 in a hard fought match at Lord's on Saturday. The game featured tight defense and few scoring chances, with England breaking through late to secure the victory.
Canberra report notes forecast of a new national insurance scheme to provide for sickness for adults and to adjust pension policy. The government is concerned about politicians rewarding pensioners’ votes and hints at removing pensioners from political considerations during recess.
With the completion of the barony for the fourth panel of 15 members, New South Wales Legislative Council seat distribution shows United Australia Party leading, followed by United Country Party, State Labour, and Federal Labour. The tally includes 25, 11, 17, and 5 seats respectively, with 2 party seats remaining.
Cablegrams report Germany proposes to conclude a web of nonagreement with ten year currency terms with neighboring states. British envoy in Berlin says he will consult the Cabinet in London. A separate dispatch notes a weekend incident with a person named Jeacius near a river bend and a later mention of a flood hazard along the Lech.
Trade advertise a backwoods photographer opening a studio near Gregory Street. Also items list land sale by public auction at Bowen Land Office for two suburban leases near Queen’s Beach with rents and deposits. Notices seek fencing licenses for gates near Birralee to Strath Owen boundary, Macedon Parish, Drake County.
A dated notice from the Australian Federal Taxation Department warns that stockholders in flour related operations must file statements with the Taxation Commissioner. It outlines penalties of 100 pounds for failure to submit forms and lists offices in Adelaide and major cities where the official forms are available.
In Calcutta on a Saturday the fat fast contest saw Audly score 2810 while Cay fouled and Wolter made 75. Juciiine posted a strong showing as the teams vied for advantage. The match featured high tempo fast play and notable efforts from both sides.
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