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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1940

Page

3

Stonehaven Dominates W A Darwen Races At Port Denison

Stonehaven powered to victory in both Darwen Memorial and C sub Hotel races at Port Denison, with Phantom and Ondine close behind. Handicaps favored slower boats but overall results show Stonehaven ahead by clear margins in a season marked by several accidents and calls for fairer handicapping.

Port Denison W. A. Darwen Stonehimgen Henry Darwen Phantom Ouiline Atonehaven Destiny Gee Whiz Nin Wid Rhythm Valmarie Carens Ught South-enetor Capa Stonehaven Phantom Aer Ondine Rhythm Gee Whig Cronra Caress Who Cares Cote Shytho Rer Whit Cynara Oniline Fier Valinnric Sadue Gee Cress Iit Grandie Cares Baylin Undine

Home Hill's Future and Townsville Rivalry Looms

In Ayr and Home Hill circles the flooding river and a proposed high level bridge to Tress stir local tensions. Bowen eyes a path to challenge Townsville’s port trade while securing Home Hill’s status, with rail and tramline plans near the site and mounting public excitement over transport developments. The Bowen Independent notes social notices and the Winter Dancing Season as side items.

Newsine Ayr Las Bowen Townsville Home All Home All's Teide, It Appears That Tome A iv Han Tome Hill Ben Mill Road Dunstairs Lorses Porter Willie

Couring Meeting Struggles Through Wet Weather

A quiet coursing meeting copes with no dogs competing due to continuous wet weather and training difficulties. The program proceeds with modified heats and combined classes, highlighting notable performances by Hawk, Spear Lady, Plessmont, Father Dale, Shipwreck, Gear Hox, and Gent Box among others, while several heats and finals yield close finishes and new limits.

Obi Ndl Hawk Plessmont Chass Dale Taddie Frei Cher Bette Spear Lady Fither Gent Box Saul Lintdie Pantine Belug Borhiger Proserflue Young Brigham and Coonednim Arinne Lassie Javddie Capindi Cay Ahleed Ure Mc Donald Pearce Spent Lay Anderson Alstin Char Tymistry Tod Flashmwent Spent Lady Line Lengetie Dinle T A. Morris Fraser ron—Captai Guy Hetting Father Dale Thave I. Howk- Jog G. Mortis Har Ieen W. Powell Myens Char Tin R. McDowell W. Willis Denrce Morrix

Owners Meeting of Dog Owners Association

A meeting of dog owners was held with minutes confirmed. Discussions covered class fees and submission terms, proposed amendments to race track length and meeting frequency, and movement to hold weekly meetings. Several motions to adjust decoy standards and start times were noted, with committee decisions pending.

Sumidlay Mor Megars Tioekine Te Smith Muerrles Kwrler Beast Bee Mabule J. Morris Militia Tu Eta Beekinge Valvalie

Letter to the Editor on Federation and Australian governance

A reader argues for centralized policy through federation, urging abolition of states and a federal system with strong national oversight. The letter critiques parliaments and champions a updated federation to balance national and local powers while preserving self-determination and democratic freedoms.

Yomba Chrenes Rhyer Germany Aesir Ommler- AilEe Noecaoe Austra Hue Senke Ceifeadl Tri Nisu Ansara Tia Ik

Fragmented text about Summer health and strange phrases

The readable portions describe summer themes and odd, garbled lines about health, fashion, and activities. Names and clear events are absent, leaving a collage of phrases, misprints, and unfinished ideas without a cohesive story.

Cree Charmosan Grmiveless Tejar Dress Tulle Sale

A garbled item list notes tulle dress material and drapery sold widely. It lacks clear dates or locations but mentions items like dress tulle and storage. No identifiable people or organizations are readable.

Constitutional Reform Discussed by William Ager in Australia

Aged voice argues for a constitutional convention to address federal unitary risks. He urges a referendum backed by the Commonwealth Parliament to craft wide reform balancing state rights and national needs.

Hawke Ameren Mist Thom Demawkey Edie Miles Australia Commonwealth Commonwealth of Nations Satlonk William Ager

Summer Time Protest Notes And Wartime Timers

Fragmented readable lines describe a summer time protest and clock changes. Mentions villagers objecting to daylight shifts, farmers resisting earlier hours, and a local stand in Darden with warnings about wartime measures. References to Stivers, Belts, and October 15 hint at scheduled events and policy debates amid civic turmoil.

Daily Express Howe Stivers Saul Endian Eokadine

Tivoli Cafe Reopens After Alterations Saturday Night

Notice states Mr G Stefano announces the Tivoli Cafe will re open Saturday night after extensive alterations. It will offer sweets and hygienic meals for patrons. The proprietor offers the local Ambulances 10 percent of opening takings.

G. Stefano

Rowen Golf Club Annual General Meeting Notice

Notice for an annual general meeting of Rowen Golf Club at 1040 Clablowse kri- Uny Sth Moret at 8 pm. Agenda includes Annual Report and Finanal Statements, Election of Officers, General Business. Secretary: H Woop. Date Ma 1/2/ a0.

Pam Risness Ammuat Finnelat Gener H. Woop Tian

Visit of Optometrist to Toowoomba Hotel

A representative of the House of Chas Fraser visits Toowoomba to consult with optometrist staff at the North Anatrathin Hotel. Appointments may be arranged by writing to the Godlens Wense of Chas, Banker Priser.

House of Chas Hanify Fraser Optometriet Sind Spectacle Makers Green Street Buishine Margaret Street Toowoomba Lowen North Anatrathin Hotel Fan Thoraday Godlens Wense Chas Priser

Time style note on overseas intelligence rights

A note explains that overseas intelligence is compiled with special sources and rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. It clarifies that Times content is shared with this paper under a special permit and that opinions are those of the Times unless stated.

Henter World Service Australia New Zealand

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