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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
5
Programme notes a Hobart tobacconist and saloon listings with horse race cards. Includes handicaps for five furlongs and trials, with entries for Mont Pirlongs and two chair haired services, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century racing meet.
Public racing notice outlines horse eligibility for Grassfed and Corn-fed events at Bowen River Turf Club meetings on June 12 and related paddock, weight, and penalty rules. Names local clubs and posting deadlines. closes nominations June 10 and weights June 16 with acceptance due June 20 1929.
At Cairns Easter, the North Queensland Yachting Association will inaugurate a 14 ft class boat for junior competition. Details include hull depth, sail area, crew of 3 to 5, and blueprints available at the office. The Port Denison Sailing Club may financially assist building efforts as two boats currently exist with plans for three.
The Bowen Turf Club paddocked Yellow Wings Loch Brilla Sam Arch Bulimba Lad Tress Boy Yaralla for grass-fed events at the Tyne Race Meeting. Horses qualified to race at Bowen River Turf Club's Annual Meeting in June are eligible to compete. Bowen owned entries and two from Proserpine align with additional entrants, ensuring four grass-fed events.
Latest betting odds for Ascot's Stradbroke Handicap list Wise Force at 4 to 1 and Miss Wolown at 6 to 1 with a mix of contenders including Wool Top 1 to 1 8 to 1 Lady Abtorta Quantive 10 to 1 Gregona 12 to 2 Polonium Nigra Avis 14 to 1 Very Fair Amberlite War Tamoowee Paddy Bernard Lady Binc among others.
Brisbane Friday lists acceptances for the QTC Meeting including trials at 6 fur and 7 fur, with many horses named such as Warramoowee, Alison K, Kitty Paddington, Murillo, Paddy Bernard, Wooltop, and Royal Flavour. Stakes events include King’s Plate 14 miles and Stradbroke Handicap, with numerous contenders in each division.
Canterbury Park accepts entries for Saturday racing with a mixed list of horses and connections. Names include Loyds, Vinl T, Prince Albyn, Ikepublican, Lord Primrogy, and others alongside MAWDEN WELTER and JET. Odds and additional race details appear as part of the entry list.
A dense era race program lists horses, handlers, and distances across multiple events. Entries include CAMPSIE HANDICAP mile and other races with first and second divisions, names such as Crown Area Nobbys Rogan and Hizb Abalain, plus various stakes and entrants like Glean er Guiding Licht and Topette Fu Shen.
The Friday Melbourne notice lists acceptances for Saturdays at Flemington. CORK HURDLE includes Longlands and The Indian among others. VRINCE'S HANDICAP features Mithra and Det Hiceo. HOETOUN STEEPLECHARGE lists Sandhurst and Chaumont. ROCAL HANDICAP shows Harry Gavin and Duradus. SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP features All Crimson and Harbinger. BUCKINGHAM WELTER includes Waikullua and Alligator.
On Wednesday evening the Judicial Committers, Mesars. Monighan, MacColl and Hauer, connected with the Rugby League, met and adjudicated on several matters. H H Miller admitted using bad language and was stood down for two playing matches. A Stewart admitted rough play and a prior warning. he was stood down for two matches. F Barry was sent off for alleged rabbiting after explanation to him and the referee, and was counted on.
Bowen and Collinsville meet in inter town football tomorrow at the Recreation Reserve with senior and junior sides. Bowen fields strong lineups including full backs, half backs and forwards, while Collinsville also lists senior and junior players. expect a highly competitive game with local interest.
The Bowen Madly Lege executive met on Monday evening with present members McIntyre G Umer Meal Aa Nieol J Gough AL Camu and Y Alingham as president. The referees report was received and Mickey’s services as referee were accepted along with J Ahtiten’s to Wie site in Bowen. JL was tasked to wire to Air Whine mers to Bowen on Sunday and prepare the Bowen Townsville match. The meeting decided to extend the Mane.
Effective immediately Ford Motor Company sets new product prices. Standard light delivery run about £210 in Brisbane. Truck chassis including hinge pillar windscreen assembly and spare wheel priced around £115 in Brisbane.
A plan for Sunday includes a band performance when the excursion train arrives from Collinsville. A fence will be erected in front of seats on the grounds western aisle. Players will be asked to report to the Secretary for pine trees or face a penalty.
Ex Bowen player Henry Hebb has been chosen to represent Queensland at fullback for the rugby union match against New South Wales in Brisbane. The appointment pleases Bowen fans who recall his earlier club career.
The report describes Spain defeating Great Britain on soccer at Modelo amid rowdy barrackers and drawn swords by civic guards. It notes plans by the Marylebone Cricket Club to consider commissions to Spain about the barrackers and potential importation of Australian cricket fans for 1880, with comments attributed to the Australasian and Wayland.
A local scoop notes soccer players and a cast for a first long run attraction titled The Dow. Nora Taluadge headlines a numeraiy policy previously unseen in this venue, with The route of the Hilton as a supporting feature. Prices for the theatrical program have risen this week to cover extra costs.
Collinsville community notes cover visits by Wanderers to Coolon, upcoming Bowen Collinsville bowling and tennis events, and local sport pride. Communities discuss the Gordon Cup, golf and cricket benedicts, school clubs, and mining prosperity with rising employment and river races for charity.
Marvello offers a safe effective cough remedy for colds bronchitis and other chest and lung ailments. One dose relieves while several doses clear a cold. Available in two sizes 20 and 84. Suitable for children and adults. Obtainable from Ryan and Crees Chemists Herbert Street.
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