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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
6
Racing programme lists trials and handicaps for two days with multiple divisions and prize money totals. Events include Trial Handicap, Flying Handicap in two divisions, Port Denison Handicap, Novice Handicap, First Barrow Hack, Recovery Handicap, Second Trial Handicap, Club Handicap in two divisions, July Handicap, Second Navige Handicap, Second Hack Race, and Farewell Handicap with nominations and acceptances detailed.
Notices for all races close with the Towers Jockey Club Townsville Turf Club Burdekin Delta Turf Club Haven River Turf Club Mackay Turf Club Rock Jam Jockey Club or undersigned by 4 pm Thursday June 1038. Weights and race declarations follow with first day’s ratings to be posted around July 7 and second day by 9 am on race morning. Acceptance due July 9 for first day races and 11 am race day for second day. Handicaps specify nomination and division placements by the Handicapper.
Collinsville notes report cool wet weather and sharp mornings. A football match June 14 between Rangers and Thistles ended 2 0 to Thistles. June 16 in Scottville Wanderers beat Shamrocks 5 3 in rugby league. Ambulance busy. local officials sold drinks. Future events include June 20 capital annual ball and June 21 land allotment sales near the railway. Local figures discuss cattle arrivals and a visit by Mr Haxtan to open a new site addition.
Telegraphic News from Brisbane reports Golden Casket draw outcomes. Prize No 90 claimed yesterday by a syndicate led by Mrs O'Hanlon of New Farm Brisbane. The second prize awarded to New South Wales and the third to Brisbane.
Director Mr McGregor says the Prime Minister is unlikely to grant powers to fix prices for commodities. Bruce favors considering impartial interstate pricing or lower state prices based on import parity. A subcommittee meeting with Bruce in Melbourne is planned, with brief talks with local figures beforehand.
Acting Minister for Mines Mr Mullen announced a pioneering aerial survey of Mt Joy in Australia. Capt Tracey will pilot the seroplane with Government Geologist Duncan directing, a observer, and a photographer aboard. Queensland leads in this new geophysical method. The Mt Isa survey will cost about one third and take a quarter of the usual time.
Toowoomba report of eight successive fires in business premises on Wednesday night. Significant damage in two cases. Investigators probe possible deliberate arson. Police say outbreaks appear timed with Bre brigade movements and suspect a planned act. Detectives pursue information as inquiry continues.
In the House of Representatives Melbourne Friday debates on the Anglo Persian Oil Company agreement in New Guinea. The motion called for withdrawing the royal commission into operations and the Commonwealth Oil Agreement after Premier Bruce Blakely accused officials of false pressures, while statements about high oil sales were challenged as unsubstantiated.
After six weeks of arduous work, divers recovered the body of the Lone Man Axor of Aberdare Colliery from Bellbird Colliery where workers wore special gear to guard against fumes. The body was brought to the surface by the surface team yesterday. the mine crew had endured extreme danger during the rescue.
Bill and Mas Mavity appear in a fragmentary notice as ideas or plans discussed privately, with little context or detail available to identify the event or source. The readable text offers no clear dates, entities, or outcomes to confirm.
Cablegrams report in the House of Commons on Wednesday as the first four imperial preference resolutions were defeated. Hardie, who sponsored them, said he would not vote on the remaining measures. Ramsay MacDonald announced he would oppose all resolutions, with many Labour MPs abstaining. Five Liberals voted against the Government.
Wednesday's late returns show party standings: South African Party 41, Labour 18, Nationalists 33, Independent 1. Nationalists face difficulty in securing support as Smuts maintains lead, making outcome uncertain.
London reports in The Daily Herald that Mexico recalled the British charge d affaires Cummins, prompting Britain to break relations and withdraw its diplomatic mission. The embassy in Mexico City now remains without a British representative and the archive duties fall to a temporarily assigned official.
J H Cashly, agent for International Harvester Co., advertises extensive farming equipment at J B Kelly’s William Street including Newell Handlers and Dire Plows. Cash or easy terms offered.
Bowen School of Arts Library and Lah Library open on public holidays for book issue. Lah Library hours Tuesday 9 39 a m to 5 pm 7 30 p m 10 8 30 p m Saturday 7 pm to 9 pm Threading Room open daily except Sunday from 10 am to 9 80 pm.
Rates listed for subscription yearly half yearly quarterly and youths under 18. Board of charges for School of Arts Hall for local functions. Day time rate per hour from 7 pm to 11 pm. Travelling companies day time and first second night rates. Churches and educational functions 25 percent reduction on shore charges. Charities allowances at committee discretion. Mackenzie secretary and librarian.
About forty farmers planned to travel to Mackay for Bleld Day but could not reach the Experimental Station in time. The late Tilt Bronaroine train arrived around midday, delaying demonstrations and the main address by Mr Rasterby. Chemist Mr Raugh explained the work and noted railway concessions for such occasions.
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