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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
4
Bowen independent office reports wrappers and guard rails in process as preparations continue. Officials examine packaging and wrapping standards while awaiting further instructions for distribution and handling.
Field Uesputch led Hood Al Cliden to a 4 furlongs mark of 542-5 seconds, beating the former record set by Dr. A. J. Kelsey’s Scamper plate. Bernborough’s owner backs him for both Ahearn Handicap and Doomben Cup at the Dowmben track reopening. Sedal and Tea Cake shown strong in preparation with bets heavy on the Dowmben double and 10 furlongs form noted.
The Bowen Turf Club held a Saturday meeting with a lively crowd. Gate receipts totaled over £70 with £11 raised for starving children in Europe. Twenty horses started though several were scratched due to nomination irregularities. Results include multiple divisions with Brumon, Glen Lad, Miss Hokeby and Treasure among winners. overall a small profit anticipated.
Interest rises for the Bowen River races with top weights led by the last year’s winner Mev at Strathmere and Bowen River. Lower Hindleaps boost field value as owners expect good weather and strong paddock form from Piuckell, Strathmere, and Bowen River. Of fifty horses, twenty five sires are represented including Luke Herule, Steinke, Laurel Crown, Kingsmond, Monash Valley, and Stalden among others.
Vern 3 Winnlot 2 Boyatock 1 Em blem 1 Waranesh 1. Visiting Lockmaokers and local reps in Bowen and Collinsville are not expected to form a strong betting ring. Second day features the Aberne Memorial Bundicuy at Brigs Lyme with Strathmore’s Hedd contesting after a Canterbury win. Teas and booths will cater patrons as ambulances and charities benefit from the gathering.
Sydney acceptances list for Thursday includes Hammck on Saturday and multiple horse names across divisions Novice maidens and handicaps. Key horses such as Hoendthrift Mastini Wise Lad ii Raleigh Nassau Hay 1 and others appear with weights and positions in various races.
Melbourne reports acceptances for Saturdays Moonee Valley meeting across multiple divisions. Entries include 5 furlong and mile races with horses such as Upheaval Tarbolton Cold Steel Gold Falcon Valdve Finshed Parody Indy Joy Potsdam Symbol Star Eastern Gen Lady Marne Mutiny Rare One and many more. Local readers see full lists by class and distance for juvenile, nursery, handicap and plate events.
A readable entry notes brown foolscap envelopes and a 4 inch by 2 inch sixpence packet of 60 items available at The Rowen Independent. The listing emphasizes stationery supplies for office use.
Bowen teams went defeats across three intertown soccer fixtures in a crowded Sunday scene. Gate receipts neared £2 with spectators marveling at Bowen’s tactics as Sali and illland corner goals highlighted a second half swing. Critics urge more training and a stable coaching setup to boost Bowen’s performance ahead of the next A Grade intertown clash.
The club held its initial events after a long pause on the new six hole layout with poor footing in places. Secretary John Fitzhardinge won both Saturday and Sunday afternoon matches, dropping six strokes from his 25 handicap. Roy Thirwen impressed as a newcomer, breaking bogey by two strokes. The field showed promise, especially the newcomers, with Miss C Mercer and Mrs Fitzhardinge leading a tight score group. A social Evening Tour was a success, signaling strong club morale and future events. The Golf Ball is set for June 28 at the Grand Theatre, with further stroke and weekend competitions planned.
Players listed to play Sunday at 10 am include Gowlie Webster fulllucks Maben McMaous hsi Hf Walding Finch O Donohue forwards Tregan Ellems Bherwood Malin Jd Smith.
The Second Tournament of the ser sey featured Schoolboy bouts with Wothersoon and Meln ais strong in heavier classes. G Meredith defeated I Dobbins in a standout match praised for courage. Results included Edwards over Wothersgoon, Fergus over Mawhirt, and Meredith over Debbins. The next event is scheduled for June 20 with early nominations encouraged.
Bowling notes report a weekend excursion to Coulineville by train at 6.55 am with two rinks from Proderpine joining, returning to Bowen before 1 pm due to no bowls at the green because of top dressing. Golfers invite members to open season at the club house on sixth May. Annual meeting results name Mr. F. Hy MIS President for the year and Mr. G. BE, Kent secretary. Several new committee members elected. Weekend results list multiple 1 2 and 3 14 score lines among pairs and teams with several names such as Rogers, Strange, A Rogers, Mich ael, Burrett, Payne, Snell, Kent, Gorman, Gillespie, Moore, and others.
Small ledger account books 122 L1 inches 100 pages any ruling suitable for farm accounts and business use priced at £1 2s 0d at The Bowen Independent Office.
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