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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
3
Brisbane selections list for Saturdays races with details of horses in each event. Notes on riders like J Killam and mention of Hall Mark and Mystic Spell tied to past Ascot performance. Includes a breakdown of harness and hurdle bets and a brief commentary on upcoming races and jockeys.
A garbled report references King Chartea amid noisy events at Vivdorke Dark of Waliesiy. Mentions a peer leader and a race to surpass Boox in a whining tally, with provincial meetings shaping the final sethsriti.
Saturday’s Denison Hotel road race for the Blue Bird Cup produced no clear winner. C Dawson won the main event with 30 seconds ahead of Vennard, J Payne close behind. Fastest time belonged to Vennard at 28.86. Separate jumper and bully races featured Fraser, Hunt and Carson among others, with Payne and Vennard repeatedly placing as top scorers. The next meet is scheduled from the Exchange Hotel for the Trophy and El Bled Cup.
Reports say France will be represented by Rene de Later and Barthow in the National Junior classic in Australia. Promoter English rep Brive Kall Pty says Janfor ride star Lowe will flank the French team, with Montlhery race notes citing a tight finish and strong form.
Great interest surrounds Sundays match as the 40-far unconquered Railways meet Port Denivoens. Both sides aim to break unbeaten records with their strongest lineups, Railway including imprudent players to maintain their streak, while Port Denitoens boast a confident, improved side and a host of named picks.
A long recap of Sunday club play highlighting Frahm as an outstanding back for Hallways and mixed performances across Darwen Shamrockery Rainbows Juniors and Port Denison v Rainbow Seniors. Notes praise for forwards like Pond Anderson Eiseman Gough and Burke while warning of inconsistent kicking and missing selections.
Bil O'Brien faces off with Bogarlene in a seven round clash at Brisbane Stadium on Barneley Street. After a display of rough exchanges O'Brien signals surrender and leaves the ring as referee declares a no contest with Arlene cleared of blame.
MAXIE ROSENBLOOM after delays signs a contract for eight contests in Australia starting next Monday week. He will face George Blompton in his first appearance, with Miller in Wo and Marty Simmons among potential foes. An eye injury may affect Teo Kelly. Plans include Belabane and Wel come bouts, with talk of a rematch with Joe Lewis and other major engagements beyond.
The championship bowling weekend saw J Biruthera defeat J Cowan in a close 32 17 game, with Kent overcoming Skelly after a fast start. F Payne edged F Shardlow in a dramatic rally as Payne surged from 22 12 with seven to go to win 31 80. Other results included Beresford Harrison James versus Frazer Nettleford Delamothe 15 21 and several 22 16 30 24 scores. Visitors from Hobart and praise for A S L Tomes marked the event, with patron Ezzy recovering from illness.
The heavyweight title hopeful Joe Louis faces Max Schmeling in America on June 18. Louis holds a professional record of 22 knockouts in 28 bouts.
In a 12 round classic at Communisist weekend Tiger Tonnelly defends fyweight title by a close decision over Micky Isley. Spiller Thench battles Ty Carr slated for Brisbane Stadium Saturday night with Liomy Hocking possible return in Bowen eagerly awaited.
The racehorse Limerick to receive a memorial stone upon death. Owner J A Knlegat of Canterbury, a sheep farmer, left his Will lodged at the Victorian Probate Office naming his daughter Gladys Woodhouse and 50 pounds set aside for the stone. Teinerkek placed second in races with two heats and 38,710 pounds in stakes. He ranks fourth on the Australian stakes list, with full performance noted.
A historical notice highlights Woods Peppermint Cure as a remedy claimed to ease coughs and aches, with timing and product references typical of patent medicine ads from the era. The item notes the remedy's suggested benefits and broad consumer appeal.
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