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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
3
Queensland readers share home remedies for stone fish stings after a seven inch fish was caught near Southport. Instructions include soaking the affected limb in cooled salty washing water, boiling water with candy crystals, and ongoing ointment use. The article notes stone fish are common in North Queensland and Bowen beaches, warning bathers to avoid barefoot exposure.
Bowen Independent announces a per copy price and delivery paid anywhere for the publication featuring authesile Bowen and General Newt 2d.
A Nineteenth Century style feature cites George Palmer Putnam’s kidnapping and a wave of stand-in tales for dictators. It recounts alleged impersonations of Hitler Mussolini and Okada, noting the fascination with public showmanship and dangerous deceptions, while warning of the dubious evidence behind such claims.
The list shows Bowen Tuef Club entries for Bath racing days with titles like Firing Handicap and Flying Handicap. Horses such as Alma Carvetin Fillen's Lad and Yellow Boy appear among entries, with weights noted like Yellow Boy 99 and 10-12.
Owners of stallions are notified that examinations will be conducted at specified centres and times. Stallions three years old or older not used for stud duties must be produced for inspection. Registration applications due by April 1. late lodgement delays penalties. Fees: annual £2 2s. life certificate renewal 6s. Various railway yard and station locations listed for inspections. Acting Under Secretary K P M Short signs off.
Race day at Collegeville drew crowds as second takings rose to a ledger from £30 and results produced several upsets. G Doh Lavuan led a strong field in the fourth division, while Fy Miéeban and M. Han nan’s Boolbury fanade impressed in the fifth. In the Hack State, Meld leading ten starters saw Aileen win comfortably, and Duke ridden by 3 Muirhead upset favourites Bivelly and Hurricane in the Miners Brakes event. The Conpolations had 19 starters with Cool Valid defeating King,Pollysou thir a Black Hor. Archie Lay on Silver King dominated the day’s racing, with Mick Jretinrrigagging among the next placers. Supporters urged readers to the paddock for DOUL TER’s Roll Sent Poley Suidje.
An economical ledger set offered at £1 retail includes the M.M.2 loomg unknown item with single and double money columns, three money column options, 200 sheets, index and binder. Marketed to business offices and financial establishments as the most economical binder available.
Haywards announce they transfer Herbert Street business to Menora with McCann Brow taking over on 19th June. Raynard's will continue operations at the Queen's Bench Store and all outstanding accounts must be paid by the 19th.
Notice from the Board through Secretary Deacon stating intention to enforce recovery of treatment fees up to March 1, with patients unwilling or unable to pay and no payment arrangements made. Also a brief advertisement seeking poultry buyers for Grand Cafe.
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