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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
3
Bowen Turf Club records show a March 14 1904 meeting minutes with officers A J Rebs president Balgerton Amdervon and others. The secretary reported expenses for track work hospital arrangements and pledged fundraising and supplier negotiations for the upcoming races and track improvements.
Fragmentary racing items from Rockhampton report list horses Thorpin Travertine and other entries with penalties and a Saturday event mention in the Se Market Handicap.
Zamites wins at Zamites and Black Leer clash with Toberalte as Wiener finishes second, time 2.1. Headawuk Mem. Hop sees Spear Kop take first, Streamtin second, Auberwee third, time 1.02.
Brisbane report from Albion Park on Saturday highlights Thalwyn the winner of the Park Handicap by two lengths over Shirkgore with Orble and other runners in the field. Fast Jim and Hay Boy also featured in the first division events with close margins and times around 1 26.
Canterbury Park in Sydney reported main races on Saturday with Flying Tandmary winning at 7 to 2 by a length in 1.18. Canegrags 1 Hone Valley 2 Narbetiooy 3 placed. Canterbury Candicap saw Hot Shot 1 Mayonnaise 2 Polette 2, winner by two lengths at odds 4 tad.
At Moonee Valley on Saturday the main events produced clear results. In the Chandos Handicap Royal Hark led Belle Marie and Porcia to finish first, with Royal Hark winning at 10 to 1 by a bead after a 1.164 time. In the Deep Creek Handicap Burton Corn won at 12 to 1 by two lengths over Akamee and Doanya, with Thine 224 in third.
A London match between Australia and Northamptonshire ended in a draw. Bowling figures included Kieling three for two and Fleetwood Smith five for twenty, with Bromley and Darling contributing modest returns as the game closed.
In a match at Lorde today the Australians faced England in the first Lingdings. Players like Walters, Barnett, Chipperfield, and Grimmett feature among scores and wickets as both sides show early form.
London reports indicate England may be without Larwood for the upcoming Test matches. Larwood published an article prompting Australian officials to say they are relieved not to face him with or without bodyline. The piece critiques the Marylebone Cricket Club and suggests political pressure is influencing cricket, but Larwood shows no intent to retract his views.
Max Baer defeats Primo Carnera in the eleventh round to win the world heavyweight title by technical knockout. The bout in New York sees Carnera rally late but Baer sustains the advantage to claim the crown as the thirteenth champion in the era. Referee Arthur Donovan stops the fight with Carnera unable to continue after multiple knockdowns.
Thirteen competitors from the local Hififelitt took part in the Derkins Trophy at Hounday Tinh Inst. W Walkice won the trophy as a new Queler of the Chub, with Fenton Lioolan runner up. Scores of 600 yards and 33 by Sharilow highlighted the day, while detailed scores show W Wallace and J Kerr among top scorers. Attendance was noted as high and prizes awarded on the Mockay range.
Australia defeats France in a tense first singles clash as Merlint defeats Crawford in straight sets. The Australian team faces a tough challenge as the event highlights the high level of competition and momentum.
A quirky 1910s style item urges readers to push advertising life toward success. The note reads like a brief pep talk to local merchants about boosting public notices and promotions.
The fragment reports wire owners deciding to bring horse tack to a location named Auestraltin with unclear context and a stray reference to a taxi and investors.
Dalgety and Co Ltd Brisbane reports the past week saw a limited sale of leaf at auction on May 1 with most leaf inferior quality and no advance offers despite buyers' notices. Prices offered matched Dalgety valuations, signaling no extra value for growers. They anticipate a further sale on July 5 and note drought and mould affecting crops in the north-east.
Public notice for a two room cottage in George Street available from June 22nd with electric light and water, apply at this office.
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