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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
3
Sydney jockey MEFARLANE, riding for Russell Stable, finished at Creek amid praise from trainer Bar an re vlan and remarks on his weight. The Harvester reports Meparlane’s strong form from the Grafton carnival and expectations of success in Brisbane with Northern Rivers connections and notable figures like Mr Kelly and Russell’s Pine departures.
Fragmented readable lines mention Rafton Weights and Allman with garbled phrases. Some names rise, including Maniatis and Phane, but the text remains largely incomprehensible with numbers and places unclear.
The report covers extensive race results at Albion Park with divisions including Seventh, Sixth, Fifth, Fourth, and Third handicap events plus Doomben acceptance notes. It lists winners, riders, and horses, and notes conditions and notable performances such as pigeons racing results. The piece references multiple districts and events, highlighting the Town to Longreach race distance and a focus on the racing calendar.
An ad promises Elphinstones Pty at Wharf and Adelaide Streets Brisbane offers a Special Machine for distributor points and cam wear checks. It touts regular ignition tuning with machine precision and petrol-waving claims.
Stewards at Albion Park refused Brussily a start in the Fifth Division Handicap after veterinary examination by E Power. Officials offered no reasons, noting the mare was unusually excitable that day and would not discuss the withdrawal.
Jethro, owned by Campbell of Goondiwindi, travels to Brisbane to race today. The normal weight carrier from the southwest has a strong form line, with recent wins including beating Brisbane River at Coombers.
The Sandgate Amateur Athletic Club hosted a mixed event with the Poller Club winning the trophy donated by Wythe Sandgate for top aggregate points. D Sheppard won the two mile cross country for Sandgate, with E East Landon Speand and D. Pox V Thompson Estate Thine points noted. Police 0. Kelvin Grove 331. Marne Hamers 38. Thompson bataille On Rand eate 36. Christian Brother Ty Alderney Toowong 5.
The article outlines handicaps for a coursing event at Roarem Pua with a mix of jockey names and race terms. It lists entrants like Beinnevar rein Muss and The Beinnevar, noting varying abilities and odds.
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