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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
3
A local trade brief highlights Beall Goods and Excalistics as notable listings. The item notes market activity, prices, and the firms involved, with emphasis on regional exchanges and retailer movements in the week.
Kitty Paddington wins the WT Meeting Moreton Handicap races with fast times. Bleckboys Cup results show Willie Chapman second and Bob third. Deer Glade and Bayshaw also place in Strathmore and other handicaps. The event includes multiple heats, cup races, and a Flying Handicap won by Celtic Centre, Oedipus placing well in the Moreton Handicap with a close finish.
Sydney Randwick and Melbourne Moonee Valley races report key placings. Winners include Preposterer Mullabawa Factor and Luddentam with margins from a length to three lengths. Also a 2 1 score for Bowen vs Moresby in a Saturday soccer match with the blutjackets victorious 2 1.
The library opens for receipt and issue of books on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday and Friday. Reading room operates daily except Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Subscription rates include weekly annual and quarterly options, with reduced rates for youths under 18. Rates for School of Arts Hall and various events listed, including concert and traveling company charges. A 134 percent reduction applies to traveling and educational functions.
An advertisement describes auroximic self-poisoning from imperfect evacuation. It touts Coloseptic as a non drug method to cleanse the colon, restore sleep, and prevent waste buildup. Fremont Natural Products Ltd, Box 2615, Sydney, offers the treatment.
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