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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

4

Sailing race chaos and late finish despite light winds

A chaotic coastal sailing event unfolded with many boats bunched at the start and several crews going overboard. Ondine and Phantom led early, with Phantom narrowly beating Ondine by two seconds as Stonehaven trailed in close pursuit.

Varloss Fonts Flestein Tuerner Wes Lyle Ondine Phantom Mod Dulrriple Point Madelwo Stonehaven Intec Cane Caress Cyan Velentine Flee White Destiny Hatter Tinatom Reed Leck Franston Heck Stolieheven Nyway Gee Caress Cynara Volmarie Haermbie Hidicaps Stone Waven Darwend J. Doewen Ser Phoutem Eholts Dimlut Ghidine Tiaseny Gee Wiltitor Darwent Royton Feeney Viiuarie Anderson Cross CK Oemi Ithytlun Dex Hag Valltiaghie Stumehiyen Fhiashi Ng Cie Stunetaven Lab Oundle Trestiny Geo Wl Valryirie Car Bse Stouehaven Cynic Unto Rhythm Uel Valuyirie

Reward for information leading to committal or conviction

A broad reward offer not exceeding 500 pounds promises payment for information that leads to the committal or conviction of anyone killing stealing or illegally handling cattle or horses belonging to the undersigned. The notice lists numerous pastoral companies and individuals across Australia as beneficiaries seeking enforcement and accountability.

Goorganga T. Wharton & Co Lalworth Ncarist Watt & Cunning HAM Strathmore Woodhouse Bear Pastoral Company Abrd Foot Cardington BT Bros Breadalbone Knie Pastoral Coy Kirkale Freagurbon Byernly Biotlou TOME Mom Vale COX Weookfield Chiverton and Inkerman Painh & CO Glenarra J. H. Isbell Havitah Heidelberg Kelly Ashford J. McDonald Cattle Vale Fountain Home Ville Maesy Emu Plains Latson Bros Rving Bros Yecamonda Anne's Ay ¥ Bros Sonoma EHS Scartwatha Buurttar JON & Bons Mt. Pleasant Ore Downs Ripley & D. A. Whalan Pott Burnfoot Major

JOCKEY BRISCOR SUFFERS INJURIES IN RACING ACCIDENT

Jockey Briscor sustained injuries described as serious but not life threatening after a race incident. An initial X ray revealed fractured bones and a rib injury with medical officials expecting a cautious recovery over about a fortnight.

Pairs Championship Results and Nearby Sociales

The Pairs Championship concluded last weekend with Skinner and Fayne beating Buell and Rogers in a close finish. Winners included Mrs Spida and Mrs Tintumund with others close behind as performances by Shove and Dig drew praise and prizes were awarded by Mrs Shallow. The club planned another social afternoon to follow the event.

Skinner F. Fayne Buell A. G. Rogers Avertes Toppenberg G. Shardiow G. Smith Awies-Davies Cunith-Riba I. Shard Fr. Ravers Kent Kelly Spida Tintumund Mere McMahon Wien Club Liege Asher Tino Denti Shallow Avery Bensterd

Teaset price range in English Continental sets at Stores

Fragment describes teaset price ranges from 30 to 22/00 across English and Continental dinner and tea sets. Mentions various sizes and brands with a focus on availability in most Mugda stores.

Collinsville Notes From Our Owt Correspondent 1990

Local Collinsville column reports variable weather with a fall of rain late November and a dry stretch since. Community events include a somber concert by the Gaimushiin and Bodlal Choir featuring Mrs. Drror and others with a lively program and audience turnout.

Somley Halt Mor Drror W. Prolgiaki Caexephione W. Morris Thund Secorleon Anid Saxe- Dhone J. Marth Brown W. Tre Hoska W. Morrin Aid Pryop Pryor Mr. McLound

Vague OCR Fragment About Veterans and Power

Fragmentary text mentions veterans and power but contains unclear phrasing and missing details. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates can be confirmed from the readable portion.

Obituary and Funeral Notices From a Queensland District

A long obituary recounts the life of a Dane who migrated in 1885, later working in gold fields and at the State M ie, and who died leaving a widow and several children. The funeral concluded with a march past and a fanfare, while a social gathering at the Cooperative Store featured a nine‑piece program. A list of attendees from many towns is noted, and community plans for future recreation facilities and district reserve work are discussed.

Decessal Wejiby Aarhus Denick Queensland Bondabot Clermont Collineville Mie Ehice Tom Cendel Hewlly Bereéchnla Bether

Merged Retail Display Mails Mixed Messages

An unclear notice reports a sale or display mix up at a Palmers store with mention of men’s shirts socks and quality codes. Specific names and dates are not provided. the fragment suggests mislabeled items and pricing or stock codes.

Palmers

Ginger growing in Queensland eyed for possible export

The Minister for Agriculture and Stock notes Queensland could access Commonwealth fiscal policy if ginger farming expands here. About 15 growers currently operate in Queensland with state officers exploring market prospects and production potential.

Queensland

Dinha Agement Report Fails to Clarify Event

A garbled text block offers little readable detail about any event or person. The fragment lacks names, places, dates, or concrete actions to summarize.

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