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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
4
Workers and farmers met in Ayr to discuss wage terms. The proposed rates included 2 6 0 per week found, 4s per ton cane cutting, and 28 percent of early earnings as a guarantee. Workers refused these offers and held firm to original demands.
In the matter of Ellen Cleary late of Bowen Queensland deceased intestate application will be made for administration of the real estate to Daniel Cleary her husband. Any interested party may lodge a caveat before the grant. Dated May 29 1911. CAINE CAINE Solicitors Town Hall Bowen. Connolly Suthers Townsville.
A Bowen track program shows numerous handicaps with prize lists and start times. Events include Normanby 5 furlongs, Don 6 furlongs, Mayors Cup 6 furlongs, Port Denison 1 4 miles, Licensed Victuallers 5 furlongs, Wylie Park 7 furlongs, Farmers 7 furlongs, District 1 4, Bowen Handicap 11 miles, Bettlers 4 furlongs. Prizes range from £10 to £148 with second-place shares. Grass-fed and local district eligibility noted.
Bowen River Amateur Turf Club outlines entry deadlines paddock procedures and penalties for the 1911 Bowen meeting. Nominations due June 24 with weights declared July 1 and acceptance close July 29. Penalties assign carrying weights after victories. multiple races incur higher penalties.
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