20 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary report on Victoria Sheffield Shield play with unclear names and results. Mentions Cook making 160 runs, Renegate and Tenston dismissals, and scores like 76, 82. Text is garbled with many unreadable words and place names. No coherent outcome or date clearly established.
Fragmented OCR text reports Adelaide market activity with references to wheat prices around 19 percent, discounts and shifts in stock, and notes on exchange trading. Mentions names like Moyle and Honper and general market terms while lacking clear dates or eventos.
Australia defeats Africa by nine wickets after chasing 248 in the first Test. Openers Hughes and Smith led the run chase as Africa struggled with early wickets. England referee details not relevant.
An unidentified vessel event discusses the Merivehrun operation and freight handling, noting confusion over the ship’s movements and the impact on workers. It mentions a federal award, crew positions, and union involvement, with references to negotiations and strike threats affecting port activities.
London reports political sensational coverage of peace proposals and Prime Minister resignation rumors. A parliamentary storm over a local peace plan follows activity in the House of Commons, with debates highlighting government confidence and military implications. The Abyssinian crisis escalates as casualties rise and fuel shortages impact operations.
A fragmentary notice references Kennedy Timber Yards and a Bowen Thuber Larde with scattered data including a PA Box number and a street corner Powell and Gregory. The readable text is sparse, with unclear action, making precise details uncertain.
The record shows a 431 Golden Casket draw at Rockhampton with main prize winners listed as Prot Langtork and Jemes A Ureh among others. Names include Teale Gillew, Klover Guinieh, Coghiln Rockhampton Beyond and Afrach F Bheldon. Other entries mention Ayr Tours Creek Muxgunbera and Newetead Arfahone with various numbers and locations in a fragmented notice.
The latest betting odds list Villers and Summer as the field favorite with Windbred at 8 to 1, while other contenders include Guy Blonde Topteat L Bachin and Cherry Thue. Broad Anvow Matatocopie Kerry Sporting Blood, Garntor, and Prince also feature with varying prices. Odds shift for Tremayns and ViewRayil at around 20 to 1 in the offing.
Fragmentary remarks discuss moral and material efforts in action, calls for observance of international law, and the need for coordinated measures among nations. Mentions tensions, negotiations between ambassadors, and the aim of securing a peaceful settlement through multilateral cooperation and restraint.
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