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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
2
The notice advertises Tattersall's consultation tickets with prizes ranging from £12,000 for first prize to £5 for minor prizes. Tickets are 5 shillings each, with 20,000 tickets available, and applications directed to LOCAL CLIENTS' Agent or directly to Tattersall at George Adams Hobart.
Swen Evans caused a surprise by defeating Wolbury in the first round amid wavering form from Wolbury who failed to display his usual tenacity. Evans led early, trailed, then finally won by four after a tense finish as Tidbury and Russell delivered strong showings. The program also noted close matches and welcomed new member Mr. A. Russell to the club.
The Bowen Turf Club opened amid fine weather and a large crowd. Scrutiny of the day’s results shows Open Handicap and several divisions producing close finishes with Royal Re venge, Belt Shrine, Homework, and Good Prospects among the winners, while Carnival Belle and Quantaite also claimed places in tight turf contests.
Ballov Prings wins at Hosehill on Saturday riding Excitement. A century earlier a Sailor Prince defeated St Miran in the Cambridgeshire, an event linked to the death of famed horseman Fred Archer. Archer failed to ride Sir Miran, faced defeat, and, after illness and fever, took his own life. Nearly 60 years later another Sailor Prince wins twice amid protests.
Albion Friday reports acceptance results for the chief event at Allion on Saturday. Notable names include Host Step Yul Strange Idea Thalwyn M Merning Garul Roffan Auberture and Benefit's items. Other entries feature Brown Force MGe Barnlong Arbor eal Thought Reader Leolita Harvest Fietch Dulcedo Kenton Wide Hay with varying stakes and bids.
Ac cep tances for main events list odds and runners at Flemington on Saturday. Entries include Romany Byth Dowcaster Gatys La Habra Vena Vine Feathers Phorsatia Currie Last Thrice Tin uitkhan and the Grand National Hurdle contenders FY Chirge Prime Heal Dress Salt Mystic Park Fulham Teach Troyal Rest Gay Bint Greenhorn Jelliwallah Gay Friar Metro Per fumery The Wind Allenby Melidande Dolop Bansby Goze.
Victorian Park acceptances list for Saturday races led by Flying, 6turs, Hirst diy. plus entries like Garden Gate, Linbohm, Turbine, Guyhawk, Home Boy, Milantheon, Leg in Tatar, Chemo, Kalu Moti and more. Includes 14 miles 121 pounds weight estimate and entries such as TU Wedgwood, Touchit, Regal Sta, Tap extry, Flying B Goblin and J Class competitors.
Golf notes report the Trendleap Match Play events in June awarding the Club Captain J G Thomas and Miss J Smith as winners. Results include quarterfinal and final scores across men and women divisions, plus qualifying rounds for the Championship and Associates events and a high stroke win by J P Ryan for the Oxene Trophy.
Local film page previews Catherine the Great, a grand historic drama starring Melan... Hergner in her screen debut with Bergner and Jabbanks. The Tryoll Theatre also shows the romantic Freedom of the Seas, plus a monster musical Melody in Boring at Olympia this Saturday with Lanny Joss and co stars.
South Africa defeated England by 151 runs to take a commanding position in the second test. England were all out for 182 in their second innings after South Africa declared earlier, with key contributions from Ham mond and Langdant. The match featured strong bowling and a dominant display by the hosts as they sealed the victory.
The Tivoli Theatre promotes a Hollywoood farce comedy 05 Nights in Mollywood with Alice Fay James Doon and Mitchell Durant in a plot of movie dreams and misadventures. The supporting cast includes Ricardo Cortez Barbara Rotink John Bradford Frank Conrey John Qualen with songs Yes to You My Future Star and a mystery feature Hat Coat and Glove.
A sensational mystery thriller titled Writef is set to premiere at the Grand Theatre this Saturday night. Maury Astorage and Corie headline a nine cast ensemble in a tale of jewelled heists and perilous pursuit by jewel thieves in a dangerous underworld.
At Wimbledon on Thursday Crawford and Quist, Budge and Mako, Hughes and Tuckett, and Alison and Vaoryn advance to the men's doubles semi finals. Perry and Von Cramm contend in singles as Australian pairs dominate doubles play while mixed doubles still has two Australian pairs and one Polish entrant. The feature appears to be film notes about One Exciting Adventure and other entertainment listings.
The Queenslam Turf Club annual report to be presented July 26 shows a net profit of £1078 for the year. Prize money paid fell by £50 from the prior year though 166 races were run versus 103 previously. A motion by T. M. Ahern seeks to cut prize money at Albion Park Saturdays from £1000 to £800.
Britain faces a dilemma as the Italo Abyssinian dispute tests Cabinet resolve. A League blockade against Italy could force the closing of the Suez Canal to Italian ships, signaling Britain as Europe’s sole policeman and hinging on other powers’ reactions.
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