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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
3
Townsville store Raynard's CASH and CARRY advertises Xmas groceries at local prices. Items include English china sets, glassware, electric lamps, rifles, torches, fishing gear, sea rations, seeds, and various household goods with dozens and per unit prices. Box 17.
Local notices report police magistrates appointed for Ayr and Proserpine districts and Bowen licensing district shifts. Obituary notes Captain Robert Jark of the Government steam ship Ofer, aged sixty seven, withNz heritage, long sea career. Social items list visitors to the Grand View Hotel and numerous names of locals and guests.
fragmentary OCR reads as a motto about directing funds to the place where they will do the most good, attributed to Bowen.
Exaltation captures the Goodwood Handicap at Newmarket with Rivalli-namesake performance. Mouly reports packed tote odds 1 to 2, finish by a neck in 1.25 time. winner Seabers and Whinerop also noted in results from Brisbane to rival events.
Results from a Saturday meeting at Madtersudy show Tattersalls Dame More winning the Carrington Stakes by a length. Cross takes Denman landscaping in a close finish with High Cross, Manilow, and Toxburgh noted in the placings. Time 1.11f.
Melbourne May 2 Following events at Mentone on Saturday the Summer Handicap produced a dead heat for second between Bardinet and Sime Ulery, with Harry Gavin close behind. The leading winner paid 4 to 1 with Thine 1.10 showing strong. Philip Pips won the Plate event ahead of Queen Mielen and The of Agtur.
The latest betting on Tattersalls Gold Cup events in Sydney lists numerous horses and riders with odds and entries. Names such as Dark Chief, Mina Nottova, and Leila Vale appear among a crowded field, with values shown for favorite bets and possible longshots in the Flying Welter and related stakes sections.
Telegraphic dispatch from Charters Towers reports inspector Henderson saying inquiries remain inconclusive and no immediate development is likely. The body position and blood stains support the theory that Mockly was attacked while sleeping on the verandah.
Drought conditions spread across the North West and Central West from Cloncurry to the Gulf. Supplies of sub-artesian wells are failing and water scarcity worsens as the drought persists since 1902 in the region.
Irison Warders ambushed four cricketers on Ratar Way in the afternoon. Several players were wounded with some lucky to escape with their lives. The assailants were believed to be Satanen sympathizers and the raid left the scene heavily protected by guards.
New York dispatch describes fierce movements around Villa Montes as Bolivian forces press against Paraguay. Troops number around ten thousand with adequate supplies amid harsh heat, signaling potential shifts in the war.
A severe tropical wind struck Sydney on Monday, causing a fire when a fuse box exploded at a Hor ril aid hospital. Emergency crews battled the blaze as alarms rang and residents reported loud thunder and panic.
Ambiguous OCR fragment shows a Hudson or Hurdson town event. Mentions Kont Austra and Hane ak with unclear actions and timing. No clear outcome or full names.
Property offering 80 acres fenced with dwelling tobacco kiln and good well steam irrigation. Rent £4 per year. Apply George Turner Commission Agent.
A chaotic auction-like draw at the Tivoli Theatre on December 24 lists numerous prize winners and participants from Bowen and surrounding areas. Names such as Mick Conning ton, D. Taylor, George Street Owen, Wotherspoon, and J. Tannock appear among many prize entries with multiple positions noted. The piece includes scattered notes on attendance, prizes from first to late positions, and a closing paragraph praising local business and entertainment.
The fragmentary OCR lists sailing related items and names including Viola, Scandal, Samtay, Vet, Drews, Mann Ting, Secret, Violy, and Gate Whiz. Mentions retirements and various unclear terms, suggesting a cluttered notice or column with multiple personal names and events but few legible details. The text remains obscure and only hints at sailing topics and biographical notes.
Faded copy outlines a cricket match with England and names Bhishan Alona and Sawtreratty. It mentions bowlers and fielding details, notes a key wicket by Lollier and a scoreline fragment. Overall text is garbled but indicates a first test in progress with bowling figures.
In Sydney on Monday Acotlan from Western Australia won the third heat of the Australian Skiff Championship. The race faced gusty winds and a gale that affected several crews while Mistral and CN VRAW competed closely in the event.
A garbled report from Melbourne notes limited play decisions and unresolved results amid a busy sports schedule. Key names and specific outcomes are unclear, but the text indicates postponements and partial results affecting local teams.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple names and vague phrases about Esther Paterson and Wall Keen Arstriting writers. The passage lacks clear events or dates and reads as a garbled author/cover credits snippet with numerous misspellings.
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