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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
3
Citizens gathered for the King George V Silver Jubilee celebration with street parades and schoolchildren awarded medals. Speakers praised the monarchy and Empire while volunteers served refreshments as crowds watched patriotic displays and heard calls for loyalty to the Crown.
A football excursion departs Fontsfall for Mackay next weekend. The train leaves Mackay at one thirty and arrives at Tehrt at three forty five. The trip offers a chance to see the big matches between Tnulwtadl and Mackay and to visit Mackay during the outing.
In a Downben race day report, Serlodu wins the Doombiex Cup by a head over Lough Neagh with Moorenhor third as the field goes to the post. Flying Hoa-Wi Morning and Detroi Lager show near finishes in a crowded sprint card. Welter Handicap sees Boge Foree win at 10 to 1 by a length.
Moorefield events highlight close finishes with Juliet Glaws and Wallace Min claiming top spots in a tight sprint. Flying West and Flying Wrhlth also feature, with Head Hoy and Glory Girl securing noted placings amid a day of competitive races at Moorefield Track.
Moonee Valley racing notes show a tight finish as a horse with a long name takes the lead by a few lengths. Notable runners include Guilliveok and Kithr Shea, with 2.224 quoted as a track figure and a close result at the wire.
Trisbanes faces tight mid bout in Brisbane on Monday at the Paradigm. Ipswich welter champ Hickey leads after a 17 8 decision over Eeky in a tough match. Postmatch notes mention fast rights to the jaw and a seventh round stoppage attempt by Hickey.
A Century star studded program at Tivall Theatre features The World Moves On as the main attraction with Madeleine Carroll and François Leclerc in a lively romance. A concurrent feature, a dramatic domestic tale titled Try Aged! provides a contrasting slice of married life while Woods Great Peppermint Cure is advertised for children.
The 1934 35 season ends as Port Deaton Sailing Club enters winter recess amid a busy year. Six trophies awarded to Ondine and Victor, with detailed heats showing Ondine and Viola strong performances. several sailors earn trophies while others miss due to luck or mishap. Officials praised for service, while several skippers and crews are highlighted for notable efforts during the season.
Fragmented notice outlines travel segments between Bowen Mackay and Proserpine with dates and times, mentions Bowen to Movkay fare notes, and lists public notices about licensing applications in the Innisfail Rughey League context. Includes names Ellen Agnes Nicholas and Florence Pugarn and references to The Liquor Act of 1912 and related court proceedings.
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