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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
3
Australlan fouterweight title hopeful Tackly Aloraney of NAW suffered a close loss to Spliter touch in the eighth round at Bris bane stadium on Saturday night after a short left to the jaw. The bout featured lingering exchanges and a later decision by the judges in favor of Spliter touch.
The Rockhampton Cup winner Phylilte (Oranian-Cavale) beat Window Lilly by a length over 14 miles in 2 20. Weights issued for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups list top entries such as Sylvandale 1 0 and Aylvandale 1 8 along with Silver Ring 0 8 and Feldapur 0 2 in Melbourne and Caulfield fields. Odds and weights feature many named horses including Don ister, Pal fresco, Amieensiinier Pamelus, and Silver Ring as the season’s major handicaps unfold.
Trainer George Price compares the two year old Gold Rod to the legendary Phar Lap and notes the race to beat him. Maurice McCarten touts Gold Rod as an effortless miler capable of victory, while owner EKJ Watt expresses cautious optimism about the colt’s weight and form ahead of the Melbourne Cup.
The report describes a Sunday shooting event with over 100 participants. Alf Selnilts and George Barta tied for top score while Hill Bunting won the round by reaching a double five. Noviick Aetoworth showed strong performance. Full details to publish in the next issue.
Herbert Kopit appeared before Justice Maetessan on a charge of wilful murder of Hurel Bpeering. Counsel for the defense objected to the alleged written confession obtained by the Victorian Token, and the court ruled the statement admissible.
The note suggests Alwaeya is on a winner selection from punters who back Kelly in the Quality Steaks event. It implies bettor confidence in Kelly's victory.
Hazard reports a keen Bogey event with 24 members and 18 associates. Notable scores include Atkinson Grant and Hopwood leading aggregate points. Miss Z Amith and Miss Sudih win the Anaclates handicap play-off. Featured highlights: Atkinson’s 4 up win, Archer and Orr strong showings, and Coghlan’s rare holed tee shot finish.
Wrestlers Axenui and Finnegan look to dominate as Mike Finnegan trains for a key match against Jaw Hiniack of Tower and Les Price targets rivals in a high stakes card. George Stevens and George Yates are highlighted for showmanship while Clarice Tutus oversees training ahead of a February event.
Fragmented text describes a bowling or track-like meet with names such as Veta Crest and Mesa. mentions runner-up, national rest, and rounds with scores 95 and 64. recovery noted after a bad morning. Details are garbled with missing context and names.
The Bowen Tennis Association fix over the weekend produced A Grade results with Russell's Chih defeating Merinda 7 games to 5, Grivie defeating Whussells Went Hillside by 4 games, and Merino beating Weat on by 20 games.
In Aquity Court Aridney Acting Tustlee Maughan heard Eugene Aust Ltd seek to restrain Stanneys Tak from infringing the Bagendt waving process patent. The judge ordered further demonstration of the permanent waving method as evidence. Eugene’s counsel described sachets covering each hair lock used in their wave, while defendants marketed rival “Eugene” waves. The hearing referenced shops in Kanon Howl 1 King Street Newtown and other locations as part of the dispute over passing off and product similarity.
The Anni General Meeting will be held in the Shire Hall Board Room Bowen on Thorwiay the ninth day of July 1048 at 8 o clock morning. To receive Annual Reports and financial Statements and to elect the Committee of Management. Nominations for election to the Committee must be witnessed and lodged with the Secretary not later than noon on the first day of pulp. Tender for building plan and hoist equipment for 2 ton Chevrolet truck body at Shire Hall Bowen closing ath June. No tender necessarily accepted.
Classified listings and notices including situations wanted vacant for sale and to let lost and found and miscellaneous entries. Includes booking guidelines and extra charges for consecutive insertions and notices not inserted under the heading.
Gray's Salon REWARD. Not Exceeding £500, rewards for information leading to committal or conviction of persons killing stealing or illegally taking cattle or horses. List of numerous individuals and companies offering rewards across Bowen and surrounding districts. Printed by D. Darwen for W. B. Darwen & Sons in Bowen North Queensland.
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