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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
3
A fragment notes the Regular Army’s limited size and its global readings on arms and equipment, praises the cavalry light tank and its hundreds in service, mentions experimental wheeled light tanks and the Dingo scout, and references anti-tank developments and territorial motor initiatives.
The Newmarket Melbourne edition lists yesterday's accepted horses for the Vera Newmarket Handicap to be run Saturday. Riders and barrier positions will be drawn on Thursday with a full list including Aditles Star Pomelny The Trump Etretio Humura Busalong Imdenn Hl Golea Amable Bragzondt Early Bird Diadala Kanuri Gay Prince Lay Montagne Anishak Landlaw Rose Princess.
A fire destroyed seven machines including a Lockheed Electra fourteen passenger plane valued at £15,000 in the Ansett Airways hangar at Essendon. Damage estimated at £240,800. Four Matlines of Australian National Airways were saved. Detectives probe the outbreak as Ansett Airways hopes to resume services today. Losses insured.
London Tuesday Prime Minister declares unconditional British recognition of General Franco and government at Frome follows with the same stance. Opposition reacts with cat calls and shouts of shame as the policy is announced.
Melbourne Wednesday report notes that the High Court of Australia examined A D Megill KC of Brisbane arguing to set aside G S Webb’s December 22 appeal notice tied to the Ithacan election dispute. Webb contends he had no right to appeal after the Full Court of Queensland’s decision. after hearing, the challenge was reserved.
Canberra reports describe a tense Cabinet meeting as ministers seek a compromise on the National Insurance Act amid pressure from purities aligned with the Lyons Government. Key figures including the Attorney General are involved as the government weighs abandoning or altering the act to ease internal turmoil.
Adelaide report notes a South Australia versus Victoria match halted in the second innings after the game was declared ended at 1 point. South Australia won by one point, with flow points tallying South Australia 21 Victoria 11 Queensland 1 New South Wales 2.
The Port Denison Sailing Club held a meeting at the School of Arts on Monday eight. Members including Messrs TL Skinner W Anderson and G Borgher discussed estimated rigging and cost of a fully rigged Vee Ess boat from Sydney builders. They aim to compare prices with a skiff and consider building costs under £30.
Mr B J Riordan ML writes that the Taxation Inquiry Commission invites evidence from the public and private individuals. It will begin public sittings in Brisbane soon with details to be announced in the press. A copy of the Terms of Reference and matters for hearing are enclosed.
Sydney reports the cabinet has accepted the Inspector General of the Military Forces recommendation to create a mobile permanent force of ten thousand men in Australia. The unit will join the five year plan, with the first quota likely to be enlisted next year.
An advertisement for Lue lined envelopes promotes an Independent Office product line. The terse copy highlights the envelopes as a dependable choice for business and personal mail, implying quality and practicality without additional details.
An old time advert promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy for gravel and bladder irritation caused by weak kidneys. It claims rapid urine color change within 24 hours and the expulsion of stone and gravel with continued use, urging immediate purchase to avoid operation.
In a brisk north easterly at Dalrymple Point Rhythm dominates the morning and afternoon Handicap events, defeating Phantom by seconds for the fastest time and securing her fourth win in five races. Phantom rebounds in the afternoon to beat Miss June and Ondine, with Rhythm close behind as Phantomeer and Gee Whiz trail.
In the Lands titled under Acts of 1861 and 1871, Hiannah McGrith deceased widow is named as proprietor. Mary Frances McGrath and William Archibald McGrath claim as devisees in trust. Land described includes portions 44 18V 126 and 18V in Herbert Buckland near Proserpine. Caveats must be lodged by April 10 1938 at the Registrar of Titles in Brisbane.
Business notice signed by Nash Butchers informs the Pit Lit of Bowen and Pmatrig t that meat deliveries to households will stop after Monday the 20th. Meat will be available at the counter. Witnesses J Eyee Maney Bowen March 1, 1939.
An ad offers a six seat dining table with six chairs and two arm chairs, an Elleboard with light, a large 10ft high Aideboard Back, and a bedroom suite. Also seeks Talley work and a note about delivery terms. Handicap results for a race are listed with horses Scamp Tromp and others and timings.
Handicaps listed Seamp by Cleary as leader with Tromp and Ripper close. Ripper by Michaely edged Seamp by 15 seconds, Swing by Cashin five minutes back. Final pace showed Seamp never headed, Tromp distant, Swing unable to close the gap.
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