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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
3
Letter to the Editor on Hospital Meeting Omission
A scanned letter from J O Hanlan criticizes the Hospital Committee meeting held in April and accuses others of stalling the discussion. The author accuses Mr Donkin of omitting letters and public remarks, while noting several members reportedly left during a late attempt to convene. He also attacks the secretary and questions payment of patient fees by O Hanlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Hanlan
Donkin
O'Hanlan
Mom
Bowen Rugby League urged to elevate Pickers to A grade
A reader urges the Bowen Rugby League selectors to recognize Pickers, praising him as one of the best forwards and noting his performances for Tourists and against Pollinsville. The letter argues he has played out of position yet carried teams, cites a Brisbane showing with three tries, and appeals to place him in the A grade to improve Bowen football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Rugby League
Mollinaville
Pickers
Belectors
Bowen
Jost Aticka
Pollinsville
Brisbane
A J
Phim
Collinsville
Hospital meeting rumors denied report delayed
Readers are assured the hospital meeting report was not suppressed and the delay stemmed from insufficient peace. A full account appears on the back page with details and context.
Pilot’s body found in plane after weeklong search
The body of pilot Bhing, missing near the Sydney Melbourne route, was found strapped in his plane. The report notes several other diverse items from World War era commentary to royal and political tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhing
Sost
Sydney
Melbourne
Pershing
U.S
Australia
Scullin
Signor Mussolini
Mario Stopea
Italy
Bermuda
Hamilton
West Indies
Louis XIV
Mussolini
la Politique
Hawks
London
England
Buckingham Palace
Kroofel Wie
English Channel
Valentino Wins Callaghan Park Handicap at Rockhampton
My A I Cunningham owns Yellowette and Valentino who dominated the Callaghan Park Handicap and the Flying W Handicap during Rockhampton Jockey Club events. Valentino led to victory by a neck over Streamtin with Brown Apple third, marking a strong showing for Cunningham's string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Rockhampton Jockey Club
Regularis
Clurius
Yellowette
Callaghan Park
Valentino
Valenting
Atv
Yellowette Dead Heats For Newmarket
In Rockhampton on Monday outcomes from the BR 7 and 8 annual meeting show Yellowette and Clar ins dead heating in the Shamarket Handicap with Evens on Clarins and 6 to 1 on Yellowette. Vain Prince led in the Central Qld Derby with Zeollte second and Apatite a distant third. Kerbula won the A H. Headrice Memorial Handicap by two lengths over Prince Itye and Ken Wallace with Widoner fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Clarins
Yellowette
Regularia
Evens Clarins
Vain Prince
Zeollte
Apatite
Third Day Streamtin Beats Valentino in the Cup
In a crowded field at Rockhampton Cup events, Streamtin wins the main race ahead of Valentino with Valentina and Tangacre close behind. Other divisions crown Selmette Flavonald Aqua Vita and Handy Jim among top finishers, highlighting a strong meet across divisions.
Albion Park Racecard Report From Brisbane Meet
Albion Park Brisbane Monday features chief events with Mias Zeta first in the Hut way division ahead of Ambla Bor and Memste. Ogre wins plate at 6 to 4, Hamon second, Little Lad third. Terry Tone tops the Purse with Gift Gun second and Marcon Gun third. Winning times listed as 1 249, 1 44, and 1 60 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Albion Park
Hutway
Mias Zeta
Ambla Bor
Memste
Fiol
Ogre
Hamon
Little Lad
Terry Tone
Gift Gun
Marcon Gun
Moorefield Handicap and Mile Race at Moorefield
Moorefield hosts horseracing with the Moorefield Handicap won by Traymobile by two lengths over Don Moon. In the Mile event Hockdale Milf led Port Said and won by a head with a half length between second and third. Time recorded as 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Moorefield
Hockdale
Bomune
Hs ‘Crenelle
Port Said
Winer
Ted
Boorcello
Traymobile
Don Moon
Wilner
Horse Races At Canfield Produce Close Triumphs
Melbourne reports a Canfield meeting with Tro Umont Handicap results showing Shadow King Lineage as top three. Wanda Strevlecnash and Rak Wool also score, with Romany Pate and Sypanish Galleon placing in the field. Times noted as 214 and 116 for the respective races with close margins and small leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabwool
Antf Mutcila
Melbourne
Canlfield
Troumont
Harbinger
Shadow King
Lineage
Tod
Tine
Wanda Strevlecnash
Rakwool
Vyauntrim
Veteotte
Tima
Conse Tesora
Romany Pate
Maticha
Sypanish Galleon
Find Horse
Death of Mollison and stake winnings at Cum Held
A local obituary notes the death of Mollison and records a substantial stake win of £17,415 from a recent event at Cum Held. The report mentions Molson and Mulbourne with references to prior travels and a dramatic return from a spell. The piece preserves names and monetary figures as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulbourne
Lovee
Molson
Dim Anse Trulla Ly Wionlug
Hospital Refreshments Committee to Meet and Plans Noted
A meeting of the Hospital Refreshments Committee is set for Friday July 3 at 4 pm in Shird Hall Board Room to discuss the Luncheon Booth at the forthcoming Show the formation of a hospital linen society and a fair or sale of work by the hospital linen society. Also notices about horse control and stock measures in Bowen district with dates July 23 and 25 1931 and authority under the Diseases in Stock Act Amendment Act 1030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shird Hall
Hospital Linen Society
Hospital Linen Goviety
Bowen
G. B. FE. Turner
Wake & Mieter
Targin
Newstead
Mt. Williams
Dargin
J E Kellys Butchery Records and Stakes Totals
Fragmentary notes recount a career with stakes totaling £31000 and a win of 220000 in events linked to Molixem, plus a December sale of a lidus for 11000 guineas to a patron of W Tindalls stable. Mentions J E Kellys Butchery established 1904 and a reference to Qinhua as a customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mices
Diuthie
Mr EK
Peares
Molixem
Lidus
Liecember
W. Tindall
Reward offered for information on cattle and horse thefts
Reward notices promise payments for information leading to committal or conviction of persons involved in killing or illegally using cattle or horses. Various names and locations across Australia are listed as endorsers, with amounts from five pounds to four hundred pounds. The notice urges reporting and notes dealers and firms support small goods sales.
H A Helly Announces Takeover Of Local Hotel
H A Helly declares he has taken over a well known hotel and will be present at the property to meet friends and guests, inviting patronage and indicating immediate leadership under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Helly
el Tapes i Mecet Guirume
Also Mentioned on This Page
After Sale
MENT
Bowen Evans & Co
THE
House OF Honest Values
Royal Mail
India
Egypt
France
Burns Philp & Co., Ltd
Royal Mail Line
A. I. W. Cunningham
Newmarket
Streamtin
Miss Zeta
Eqonawe
W.A.T.C
Richmond
Mollison
Miller's
A.W. Schultz
Frickee
Wood
Adam Johnston
Ann Street
Cardno
Inspector of Stock & Brande
Committee of Direction OF
Bowen Offich
Werbert Street
P.O. Hox
Wassy & Crowley
Family, Shipping & Cakcare Butchers & Ice Manufacturers
Gordon Street
O. Box
Shaw Brothers
Finch Hatton
A. W. Schultz
P.O. Box
J. E. Kelly's Butchery
Qinhua & Customer
Mome
Remingtung
Underwood
Greel
Piceywetadent
Marat & Crowley
St Miller's
Wakefield
Castrol
J. Aitken
Cash & Carry Grocers & Sports Depot
RINSO
LUX
L. B. Soaf
Lloyds
R. A. Bull
Herbert
White
Ryan & Green
J. BE. Ryan
PHOND
Hotel Denison
Gregory and
Powell Streets
Mesdames Hutuminson
Wallace — Proprietresses
Driner
W. Sollitt
Guihalungra
Wiskes
Heeu
Wnder
Friqcker
A. F. Payne
Herbert Streby
Fruit King
Wetel Dealson
MT. Coolgn
Mount Coolun
E. Eastment
Mesure, Smith & Anderson
Wood Depot
Leichharnt Street
Goitre
Auckland
New Zenluwa
Motor Truck For Hire
T. Ayles
Dan Deka
I. Darwen
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