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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
5
The listing details weights and prizes for Maiden Plate and Comeerite Handicap events at the May meeting. Entries include multiple horses such as Winter Glady Gobder s Pal Matwor and Malthopes with weights noted and prize allocations for maiden and second-place honors.
The document outlines multiple horse races with prizes and handicaps across divisions Nebo Wangeratia Ayr Clermont Peak Doves and Dalrymple Shire. Includes entries for 2,3 and 4 year olds maiden horses plus several named horses and cups with distances from 5 to 7 furlongs and weights around 11 stone.
Cities captain Kent won the toss and defended as Morinda faced oncoming wind. Hopson starred for Morinda while Norris and Napier led Cities in a clash hampered by heavy grass. penalties for Morinda failed to convert, Frost in goal impressed, and Watersiders backers gained momentum ahead of a Reserve match next.
Notice calls all soccer players to a Special General Meeting in Mr Kelsey's office Wedarstay South May at 8 o clock to discuss general business and appoint a secretary and an executive.
A garbled report describes Mary Astor amid a Swiss Alps shoot for Clive Biden's novel adaptation titled En isoment. The piece notes 6000 miles of travel, harsh weather, and intense filming with Rex and Thorn amid safety concerns and public interest.
Telegraphic News from Risbane reports the death of The Hon. William Stephens at Southport aged 63. Former member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and later the Legislative Council, Stephens played a prominent part in the state's public life after suffering a seizure earlier in the week.
Arthur Frank Lord aged 29 appeared in Central Court on 189 charges related to robberies from city offices in Sydney over the past year. Detectives found 66 skeleton keys in his possession and he claimed they let him open any office. He was remanded.
Melbourne report to the Government details Australia's forestry sector, noting import dependence at 42 percent of tin requirements and inadequate domestic supplies. It calls for an Australian Forest School and a Commonwealth Forest Products Laboratory as well as a target of 24,500,000 acres of forest country, with only 10,502,654 acres actually dedicated.
Edward Vernon 38, painter, was convicted of manslaughter in the Lilydale case involving William Blunt 17, railway worker. He received 12 years hard labour at the Criminal Court, and he faced the sentence calmly.
Melbourne report notes Churchill restores the pre import duty preference for British grown sugar to the July 1 rate of £4 6s 8d per ton. Australian sugar gains an added advantage of £2 6s 10d per ton, reducing losses on surplus sugar next season.
Commonwealth Shipping Board sought a rule nisi from Justice Quick to conclude the registration of the Seamen's Union. After lengthy argument the judge indicated he would make an order and set the date for the rule.
Melbourne reports an aeroplane crash near Orange yesterday killing Pilot Lynn and a passenger Mrs Brown. Civil Aviation Director Colonel Hunnamead said the branch flagged Lynn after medical exams and refused his license. Lynn reportedly flew again and faced prosecution. a recent review recommended his license not be issued due to poor health.
Melbourne Friday report states Prime Minister Bruce announced the cable rate for press messages was cut from 7 4d per word to 8d. The Pacific Cable Board British Company and the Commonwealth each forego half the payment.
London reports a plot to assassinate Austin Chamberlain Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Official circles refuse comment and say Chamberlain and Cabinet members are under protection.
An Australian advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain kidney disorders and urinary trouble. It features testimonials from local resident Mead Murray Muorossan Attraot West End Townsgilis and claims long lasting relief with no return of symptoms after twelve months. The ad notes price 2/4 per bottle and availability via Kosler Mo Glallan Co 13 Hamilton Street Sydney.
Collinsville notes report dry weather with no rain seen. The first local wedding on the 22nd saw Percy Brady and Maggie Insley wed at Mrs Walker’s home with a large reception and dancing. The bride wore georgette, and her sister Mary was bridesmaid. Weatherford and insurance matters are touched on, plus Magistrates Court judgments and road concerns between the Post Office and Railway Station. District Member C Collins was briefly present but ill on arrival.
The Bowan Consolidated Coal Day reports a straight shaft intersecting Bowes Lane at 857 feet with an 18 foot seam of hard clean coal. Samples viewable, prospects of export markets and strong endorsements from company officials and consulting experts suggest a bright future for Bowen coal, pending proper mining and port handling facilities.
The fragment notes heights as projections of effort and unknown variables, implying tides of progress are unpredictable. It highlights the challenge of forecasting outcomes when exact inputs and timing remain uncertain.
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