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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

5

Bowen River Annual Races Weights for First Day

Weights for the first day of the Biwen River Tort races list horses and boats with weights for Saturday June 12. Entries include Joyian's Bell Lady Colombu Duet Star Sonya Ned's Gift Mint Spear Lord Wy Jim Light Tietw Seartime Cashel Lad Taos Witonga Silbron Sarrome Steel Commands Anashel Lad Taos Witonga Silbron Sorrumé Devlin Lad Tourbiton Spear Spike Prince Jalna Seartlion Strathmore Plate entries include Sarrome Steel Commando Shock Boy Prince Jalon Rochelle Sir Peyton Standard Sheen King's Bells Kayal Veliki Ned's Gift etc. Flying Boats noted at end.

Biwen River Tune B. J. Magee Joyian Taos Witonga Silbron Sarrome Steel Commands Anashel Lad Sorrumé Devlin Lad Tourbiton Spear Spike Spurmin Prince Jalna Seartlion Strathmore Plate Steel Commando Shock Boy Prince Jalon Catching Rochelle Sir Peyton Standard Sheen King's Bells Kayal Veliki Brown Mint Mint Spear Save Glendart Lord Wr Tajola Ned's Gift Devlin Bad Bruman Spearspike Wimon Sip Peyton Tourbillion Prince Jason Royal Vicki W Meteor Manikt Little Sarge Fourth Royiwanuk Neds Gift Glen Pearl Dark Pride Duet Star Suave Lord Wy Lady Columba Beartime Jim Light Flying Boats

Shannon Wins Again in Hollywood Turf Handicap

Shannon, an Australian racehorse, captured the 50 000 dollar Arronant Handicap over 1 mile 4 fur at Hollywood Park. Jockey Johnny Adams rode Shannon from the back to surge past Mafusta near the wire for a length and a quarter victory, boosting career earnings to 42 2H1 dollars in nine starts. New York writers note the horse is favored for the Hollywood Gold Cup, with Samuelsons current plans including a July 17 run.

Shannon America Cohur Tast Bollywood Turk Mafusta Trust Shinten Shannen Mafesta Johnny Adams Snx Mondey Shain Wits Tengihy Mufostu Wille Molter Panna Nile Amd Adama Shangfort Chesy Clues Jostead New York Jwatlever Shemuson Abannon

Brisbane Acceptances and Divisions Race Card Summary

Brisbane program lists acceptances across divisions with heats and entries including Albion Park and Monash Hern names, plus numerous horses and riders such as San Diego, Main Stream, Araduil, Lord Slinenn, Active Star, Purple Deart, and Tan dnie. Local beasts and events feature multiple heats, mile and 420 yard races, and notable placings amid a dense, name-heavy racing card.

Brisbane Albion Park Hava Peter Felt al Happy Thana's Wish Black Count Mark Warn Vickers Tightin Negress Mile Gieds Araduil Lord Slinenn Quaint Memoriea Active Star Stmer Vernmary Mansted Soulan Lady de Montfort Tainthmin Speeos Mareuvellin Lesiie Dronetheus Oleander San Monash Fresco Skrit Valiant Platoerad Vlreina Cayewin Cornish Castle Purple Deart Over- Het Skd Diy Tfur Tandnie Spotted Pearl Aiteha High Top Fe la Zonga So Quaint Lemgaro Nek Friday Bark Webrus Ried Tuv Smelbrent 40H Capen Murrell Benjamin Tresceda Stared Talented Penwilliam Vietory Jen Hurkheen Mutchment Royal Moxter War Base Threnki Gallant Stand Time Spearrit Chaystal Lad Plovdright Homerl Speed Limit Malm Took Rosm Smith Knightford Hebvale

Sydney Acceptances List For Hunmiwick Race Day

Sydney acceptances for Hunmiwick on Saturday include numerous horses led by Bright Fox, Blooming, Gene Tunney, and Sir Valdez among others. Entries span multiple divisions with fields and pacing events noted, reflecting a busy racetrack program at Georges River and nearby venues.

Sydney Hunmiwick Encourrage Thur Hun Long Crown Sequel Bright Fox Lolonda Damascene Lora Young Dangly Pinee Nutfield Regard Duke of Syke San Domenico U Yathaut Joun T Nexsis Blooming Gene Tunney Vineart Rubille Novice Jzfur Cool Sir Blue Lagom Wigh Spirits Flom Susan Dex Sheenit Abaluiny Queen My Request Sea Arrow Erpinzham Valtdax Sir Falcon

Melbourne Acceptances at Moonee Valley Saturday

Melbourne readers receive acceptances for Moonee Valley events on Saturday listing Marine TC and numerous horses with names such as Creensbrough Gaytimeen Star Port Jalng Irlkh Model Fel stor Solniy Our Land San dorness Halkaul Legend Star Reprisal Colundo Felstock Jacl Lord Waefold Proud Prince Tukitime and others along with juvenile and handicap races, market names, and weights in a dense racing card.

Melbourne Moonee Villey Marine TC Tetdiv Tukitime Ingiulee Seu Cde Ifbitny Datlint Gentleman Oyal Title Calle News Heyward Metro Stor Moon Howlit Kinin Wok Glenriven Greytiill Cale Tere Prive Siwert Sir Mohan Dudjaiv Whodhear Tornette Seli Williams Town First Ah Boondall Wan- Mirada Guetil Rerallis Priority Snive Wigh Mineh Decipey Beane Leddit Delel Boy Taroxenn Jamie Wicklow Somers Sweet Magne Miss Prim Director Hrnt Isher John Law Lanky Hobin Mokan Mereward Latoni Hew! Guy Seymour Black Bean Anniandie Lord Bian Agithitess i Sun Tagle Bine Pete David Btar Euetreler Tenra Silk Marine Tce. Fur Bimedinis Sage King Mahrim Audacity Hendment Heh Flight Tamerline Coiffured Pearlette Dark Joy Regular Part Brunch Edison Wigh Mark Lady Helant Marfelda Harcone Stalgift Titian Star

Letter to the Editor on Bowen football league scheduling

A letter to the editor from A. Woteal argues the Port Denison Rugby League committee should not concede June 20 for a Professional Cycling Club event. The Bowen Sporting Association, cycling group, and league officials discuss compensation, scheduling, and potential precedent, with confusion over which body governs the June date and track conditions.

Stix Ald. Hammond Port Denison Bowen Denison Park Senate Piatt Benson Uie Ad Eventindty Lodge Bernie i

Bowen Independent Ad Promotes Safe Deposits and Stamps

An advertisement touts Ticket Books for any quantity at The Bowen Independent and promotes rubber stamps, a secure safe deposit, and mentions Samtri Allens & Sun Limited in a general business pitch.

The Bowen Independent Becura Samtri Allens & Sun Limited

Bowen Cargoes Hla Worship the Mayor In receipt of a communication

Bowen cargoes and Brisbane officials discuss shipping services to Bowen. Letter from the Brisbane Traffic Committee chairman confirms vessels Time and Bidelia will load cargo for Bowen from Sydney and Brisbane with approximate sailings around mid proxima. Officials say Bowen’s shipments will be coordinated with Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane to minimize delays and address complaints.

Hla Ald P. R. Lelamothe Briabone Jane Hick Brisbane Bowen Brisbane Traffic Comvittee Idem Rydney Brisbaine Sydney Mackay Hydney Hrlabane Bidelia Queensland Melbourne Perth

Bowen's Magnificent Red Cross Drive Raises £400

Bowen's record of generosity shines as the town raises £400 for Red Cross and peace-time work. The Bowen Branch plans to send the full sum to State Headquarters, maintain a £200 emergency fund, and continue peacetime drives for local needs. Local volunteers organized a successful Red Cross Week with hospital visits, blood donor panels, and a junior fundraiser that brought in many gifts and subscriptions.

Bowen Rted Cross Comforts Fund Wed Cross State Mre P. B. Delamethe Bowen Branch Emergencia Lina Baweo Collusville Laswen Ted Cros Convidites Cosh Bawket Howe Bitte Sirs Kwike-Davies A. M Girly Gible Hurley Aye VA. Poums

Reward offers cash for cattle and horse theft and arson

A list of £200 to £5000 rewards is offered by numerous named parties for information leading to committal or conviction of persons involved in killing stealing or unlawfully using cattle or horses or starting bush fires on the properties named. Rewards vary by offence and outcome, with specifics attached to each claimant.

W. T. Wharton &Co Hirroles Lolworth Guchrist Watt & Cunningham Strathwore Woodhouse the Beak Pastoral Company Richard Foot Cardington Faust Trea Breadwhane Kirkale Pastoral Coy Kirk~ Me the Hocks Isbell Hav- Hol Eindelberg Scartwater Scartwater Staton J. Gurdon & Sons Mt. Pleasant Belmore Downs W. G. Ripley A. Whadlan Ukalunda B Pott Burnfoot Major's Creek T. Ji. Moore & Coy Pretty Bend Featley & Cox Lisgar Glengarra J. A. Rowan Urannali Beryl Australia London Lied Longton Pan- Hanns Creek Bourke Brow Lochinvar Drynie Bridson Bros Chesterfel Penpsfield Mrs. Hell Lornsfeldh Mt. McCentell Pryamid J. F. Fox Mywna FL M. Costello Boing Downs Patricia A. J. Fett Boundary Creek A. V. Goughood W

Footscar Ledgers Cash Hooks and Joncas Mystery

Fragmentary OCR mentions items Footscar ledgers and cash hooks with figures 107 each and names Bowen and Textpespedent in unclear phrasing, suggesting a mixed ledger or bill listing. No clear event or outcome emerges. readable bits point to financial entries or clerical notes.

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