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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
4
A fragmented notice describes an all cash prize lottery with numerous prizes listed including first prize values, second through tenth prizes, and multiple minor awards. The text reads like an eradicated OCR of prize tallies and ticket totals for a large payout event.
An old theory linking rheumatic conditions to uric acids is rejected in favor of digestion and elimination disorders. Toxins from the liver and intestines may form deposits in joints, causing pain. The ad promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a proven remedy after other cures failed.
Boxing day entries list various races and winners with times. Notable results include Maraner taking the MSDRA Plate by a length in 2.74 and Thought Header finishing second behind Lady Vim. Additional entries mention Thought Header and Avdon's Pride with placement details.
Misty OCR yields a Sydney race report noting the Summer Cup and Vice-Viceroy contenders. Kerry and Spence Prince lead in a rapid Ranibvick event with Aitler and Thaw among top finishers as 1,524 heads are cited in uncertain totals.
Boxing Day events at Caoalflel feature V.A.T.C. Meltrouiner securing a win in the main event. Gay Star placed second, Musselte third with a one length margin and a time of 2.20. Press Cioup led Mouurreh, winner at 4 to 1, winning by three lengths of a full body.
Brisbane and Sydney race notes list acceptances for upcoming meetings. Entries include Hindwick selections and Hindwick Stakes runners with weights and notable contenders like Whittingham and Sporting Hlowl among others.
Mentone accepts entries for the Melbourne meeting listing numerous competitors in wet sprint events. Names include Vin, 3.4h Iitaeh, Kear Clear, Slulow King, Sumieiyaia, Keenhorn, Chryscnun, Ginire, Kiity O Shea, Musselle, Itura, Qiirte, Lady Primrose, Mevau, Joan Thrice Roufire.
The Australian Journal issue features Arthur Upfield story previews and illustrations. It highlights fashion, needlework and children’s needs, with noted writers Barham Westlake and Rather Paterson. Price is listed as a key detail alongside design quality and cover art.
The Creret club expresses thanks to the HY servees by the Bowling Club with an afternoon of ten Inut and trophies awarded to top bowlers including Mr. BE and Mr. Bontter. Debut performances by Jimmy Darwen from Victor and others are noted amid sailing notes and weekend results with several close finishes and upcoming events scheduled for New Year period.
Wrestler George Kverard challenges Ake Finnigan in a Monday match at the Tivoli as Hockhampton opens a big wrestling season. Kjergaard known for the Sweddel Windmill holds is a top leg wrestler with outstanding ability. Three prelims feature local pugilists with free training displays free of charge each evening above Denes slog at Tran.
The report notes Suysey outpointing an unnamed opponent while Jack Carroll faltered in the early exchanges but settled, drawing praise from onlookers for his late rally. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Seventy people die as bitter cold grips New York and the Midwest. Temperatures plummet to 22 degrees below zero with ongoing extreme cold and snowdrifts up to ten feet in many areas.
Capetown reports Table Mountain ablaze on Christmas morning as residents from nearby churches flocked to watch the fire. Seven hundred people are said to have been engaged in fighting the flames, which quickly consumed wooden belts and damaged the hillside.
Reported winners Ham Winners Messrs M De Leon and J Harris gained two hits in a local event. Ida Dblehards and Gee Whiz featured in a Queen Competition. The narrative covers Christmas shopping crowds, Boxing Day crowds, and beachside holiday scenes at Thirexhoe Bay. Market telegrams list pineapple, mango, pumpkin prices across Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane.
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