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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
3
In a rain soaked Senior match Port Denisons and Hibben Railways battled to a 3-3 draw. Both sides showed grit in heavy mud with late forward pressure. Railways scored first through Kaine and Port Denisons equalised via Anderson.
The report covers a Brisbane to Rockhampton rugby league sequence involving Morkel Windoo Lady Master Rer Hird and Plametto cleared for travel. It details a Brisbane game with Port teammates and a late dribble by Feeney, Gordon, Price and Port’s forward moves, ending 3 all with heavy ruck play and a note on the next listing on Local & General.
Leroy Haines, a negro heavyweight, defeated Primo Carnera by nine pounds last week in New York. Carnera weighed 18 13 but faded late as Haines drove him to the ropes and dominated through the middle rounds before Carnera injured a leg and faded.
A courthouse transcript alleges Thomas was found guilty amid claims of mishandled information. The document cites alleged private gain through disclosure by Tutt and references to civil rights and conspiratorial details involving Bates and other named individuals.
A series of local notes mentions Mr 7 Dixon’s memory in Bowen district where he served as postholder and irrigation scheme secretary, and Mrs I Heron’s return from holiday with daughter in Queen’s Bench. The Moderator General Rt Rev Dr G B Reid will visit Bowen for a Presbyterian meeting with speeches and a fundraising objection. The British and Foreign Bible Society’s Rev Beharell plans June visits to Bowen churches to seek support for Bible distribution and mission work spanning nearly 130 years of global outreach.
The Avellon auction by Thulgety & Cole Brislane held on the 28th drew North ern centre buyers with a good turnout. Prices listed include MM 6/0 and multiple bids from Collinsville Bowen and Aberdeen, showing solid demand for tobacco and local grading quality.
The Hon Jercy Penge acting Premier and Labor candidate F W Riordan will open Labor's campaign at the School of Arts on Thursday evening June 4. Prominent speakers invited. ladies special invitation noted.
An advertisement promotes genuine Eugene Wave hair styling with ringlet ends and short hair options. Mrs Gray offers personal attention and guaranteed waves and curls. Mr W P Gray provides hair trimming and cutting with free consultation and contact via phone.
Printed and published by DT a Darwen for W B Darwen and Sone at The Howen Independent Office George Street Bowen North Queensland.
Officials reviewed grading methods used by state inspectors amid questions about quality. The session highlighted adherence to proper standards and the role of inspectors in ensuring uniform procedures across sites.
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