Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brisbane Courier Mail in Brisbane, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1936

Page

2

Vicious Stoking Wins Day In Exhibition Tennis

The Milton Exhibition championships featured dramatic rounds with Miss May Hardcastle delivering a fierce win over Mrs Molesworth and Miss Pro Francisco defeating Miss Vern Selwin in a lengthy match. Moon pushed Gilchrist to five sets while other results gave Westacott, Hayes, Coyne and Brimson strong showings as players contended across singles, doubles, and mixed events amid several close battles and emerging champions.

May Hartdcastle Molesworth Pro Francisco Vern Selwin New South Wales Westacott Clinton Moon Im Gilchrist Mian Hardcoatie Toowoomba Nee Franciance Belwin Welther Featelace Treak Mise Selwin Transisco Brin Cimten Moon Jim Guehrist Gilabriel Moon Gilchrist Grinstead Kiltmeten Maryborough Brimeon H. Goodwin Bromwich BE. Fo L. Hancnck T Andrews A. Huxtey V. Kelly E. P Moon A. Ripson E Carlson Archiall W. Wilton Vv. Weatacott H. Bouersy B. BE BR. F. Wilson A. Chayve J. Grinelesg G. Wid E. Thorogood J. Bromwich Miss Farrell WV. Melly Mre. Lee A. Huxtes Miss Hayes H Whilane Mse Wiliam G. Tait Mint Selwin Messer—Mise Aitken N. de Voss G. Dryden G. Wilkinson Skinner J. Gilchrist A. Liddle MM Meswr H. Schwarte A. Thorogood A. Koudsen Eg .Thorogood HW Knudson R. Thorowood R Skinaton D. Lang Tude Eric Thorogood Champonship E. Thorogood M Mullet H. Knudson A and Mesdames Moteaworth Longland Mesdames Whittick Robertacn Lee v Turner Ming RB. Provan Mre Kamp Mic E Crowther Gespon Misa F. Francisco Y Lee J. Gilchriay N. Brimeon L. Hancock Vooj Neon Boye Singim G Wilkinson M. Moroneyvy B. de Vom B Carlson A. Hoare M. Wilson J. Osborne Min D. McGill V. Westacott H. Bauers Betta A. Chive

Bowls CHAMPIONS WIN ALL THEIR MATCHES

Ash and Andrewartha of Clayfield lead section play in the Q.B.A. pelts championship. Last year’s runner-up Maughan teams with Rankin as they win three games to top their section. 40 of 110 entrants qualified for the first section tomorrow.

Ash Andrewartha Clayfield Maughan Rankin Moore New Farm Charles Weat Toowormba Charles Rothrinks Sheridan Armold F. Boldery Cur- Tey Weta Metropolitum Championa McHionon R Heaven Coorparog New Farm—Firet Mackey Gymp Gremiy Maton Ann J. Wood A Walker Ips Clark Bryant iMary Walker Mason Bryant Breent New Parma Game Clark Leach Feab Athel Bagies Rae Graham i Auch Rafton Alferd Yer Beenad Dame Leach Graham Alford Leech Boorombbin Cowlshaw Tedman W. Adams L Peak Abl Mages Anderson Kenyon Maddock Peak Maddock Tedhman Andereon Rection Booroodubin Piret Whittred Keily iR'tom Cuneo T Jones Ham Nicoll Peard Andrewarths Clay Kelly V. Peard i T. Jones Poard South Brisbane Barrett Goodwin Bhergi i Hudson Thorpe Allen T Morris Waters Silvester Crouch Goodwin Alien Grouch Allen V. Waters South Belahane Pirot P Whittaker Warrl B'bere Dowze Johnson Turter Charlton Shackleton Guthrie Warring Jounsom Guthria If Johnston Chariton Yeronga Finsst Morris Brunt Ilth G. Dd Rees Nermovie iBoors W. A. Gibson Ewart Boor Harker BR. T. Peak A. McGregor Parker Ith Richardson V. FR. T. Peak Blackley V. Parker RB. T. Peak Courparo RK. Lewis Holdway Audi FP Wilton Len Williams Sharpe J. T. Matters T.H Chancellor L. Goleby Coor V. Matters Williams V. Goleby Polaray Willian Coorparco F. ©. Rowley N.F Doncald A. W. Hale Clarence Delmedes V. Mercer Lowte Audh Stempfsub Pashen Street Hervey Wishire Berg King Wilshire V. Street Windsor Alm Walters H.C. Moore Luckina Rounsefell BR. Moore A. J. Christensen B'berg A. Smith A.B. Charles Tha Christensen V. Charles Inda Rounsefel Wilding Morgan Howarth McLean Haem Chapman C. Radcliffs Grace V. W. Beard L. Rickett Radcliffe Ricketts Hickette V. Radcliffe Ithaca Birkbeck Lather South W. Graham O. Johnson EB Chapman W. Kerr H Adams J. B Geran Lather D V. Kerr G. Johnson Gorden Luther Gordon Kerr Annerley Pratten Ciguaton RC. Morr F. G. Morry Smyth Stan Melileah J Gmith War Clouston Morrie Smith Morrig Gock Zi Anneriey Welldon Mathieson H. Rankin Eub Sheppard Mary Bay A. Powney She Powney Sheppant & Section Gaffney Grenning Odd Pearce H. Beldery Uhlmann A. A. Dance Bal Beldery Dance Grenoing Damee Pearor Boldery Section Wynnum A. McKinnon Heaven Cor Praez MM. Jones Ashes Willams J. G. Phippa Wind FP. Boldery W. L. Currey Grece Phippe Oc. M. Jonas Currey CG. M. Jones

Queensland cricket to rise with English tour on horizon

The Queensland Cricket Association holds its annual meeting in Brisbane amid optimism for a strong season. President Hutcheon says the English tour will lift standards, with players like Tallon Allen and Rogers promising. The report notes improved grounds, fitness focus, and plans to reduce delegate meetings next year.

Queensland M.C.C Brisbane Liey England J & Hutcheon Hutcheon Queenaland Don Tallon T. Allen RH Rogers Billy” Brown Sucena Il, L. GU FO i. Hernsterzy Mertzberg R. Berry Toombul Aim Motirm Numbeof

Country players for Brisbane country players for Brisbane

Greensland Cricket Association plans to bring J Muddem of Stanthorpe and A Edmunds of Mackay to Brisbane for part of the season. The move aims to give country players a chance to improve by contact with capable players. Both have performed well in country week matches and in the country metropolitan game test where Edmunds made 101.

Greensland Cricket Association J. Muddem Stanthorpe A. Edmunds Mackay Brisbane Metropolia Wason Edmunds

Wanderers conquer Navy in brisk cricket clash

Wanderers Cricket Club defeated the Navy by 71 runs after a solid 200 and fine bowling. N Beeston took 5 or 6 wickets, J Hutcheon and J Fawcett contributed, while Dixon led Navy with 87 and Beeston and Chambers shared top bowling for Wanderers. Also listed are numerous local tennis and badminton championships and age-group events with multiple participants.

N. ©. Beeston J. &. Hutcheon J. Fawcett Wanderers Cricket Club Navy Dixon Wanderer Hutcheon M.C. Beeston Chambershiee Wanderere

Labour Unions Clash Over Railways Award Variation

The Combined Railway Unions and the Guards' Association clash over court judgments on the Railways Award. The registrar replies the letter was written in a truculent spirit. Delegates from about 12 unions meet to push for a general revision, including a four hour week and higher wages. Various branches are forming across Queensland centers, with plans to press government for amendments to workers compensation and the Railways Act.

Combined Railway Unions of the Industries Court Guards’ Association P. J. Wallace Combined Railways Unions J. C. Valentine Registerar Valentine T. Moroney Australian Railways Union Bowen Rockhampton Maryborough Brisbane Ipswich Gympie Toowoomba Mackay Emerald Gladstone Bundaberg Warwick Morey Industrial Court Board of Reference Arhon Dash

Mid Week Review on Olympic hopes and Australian sport

Stuart Perkins reflects on the Olympic flame fading and Australia’s modest bronze medal haul. He notes German and American tensions in Berlin and Los Angeles era discourse, praises Jim Ferrier as he reshapes his bid, and surveys surf life saving rules and New Zealand miler Jack Lovelock alongside Nurmi and Lovelock’s miling prowess amid a season of sport and travel.

Herr Hitler Germany Ature Jessie Owens Ralph New Zealand mos @ven Australia

Wrestler McGill Poised for British Empire Title Push

Miike McGill trains for a tough exhibition at Bohemia Stadium as Tom Jurich arrives from Sydney. The Irishman’s speed and versatility boost hopes of a Larich title challenge while Gurich tests his strength against a popular Brisbane figure.

Miike McGil Bohemia Stadium Tom Jurich Brisbane Sydney McGill Larich Gurich

Labor union meeting updates and wage talks across regions

At a Southern District Council meeting Mr Payne was reappointed to represent the union on the Labour Day Committee while Mr Blake presided and a general meeting was canceled due to Exhibition week. A health update on Mr Pierce Carny was given, and liquor trade talks reported a 25 percent wage rise for casual bar attendants with increased rates and holidays for wine and spirit workers in Melbourne, Tasmania, and Sydney.

Southern District Council Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union Liquor Trade Employees Federated Liquor Trade Employees’ Union F. Bryan Queensland Federa Arbitration Court Melbourne Tasmania Sydney J. Hayes Fred Flohr Castlemaine Brewery Toowoomba Breakfast Creek Ro Bela Dr. Skehan Hla

Unions clash over hotel award and rail maintenance gains

The Premier’s claim that hotel awards are flouted drew sharp criticism as unions cited long crackdown successes. Railway Maintenance Employees report continuity of service gains for a retiree and improved provisions for crews, with moves to equip gangs and seek court-backed claims.

First Round Lineup For Woore Tournament Scores Tangles

A fragmented list shows first round pairings and player names across multiple clubs including Sandgate Tweed Heads Toowoomba and Windsor. Several entries appear garbled with mis-spellings and unclear venues. The text mentions matches at 10 am and references teams such as Graceville Maryborough Bundaberg Yeronga and Southport with several players named in inconsistent formatting.

Hawkins Sandgate Hale Toowoomba L. Peck Tweed Heads Chapman Clayfield Mormeie Booroodabin Anderson Windsor Warring Bundabere Darragh East Driebane Pattison Ithaca Woore New Farm Charles Weet Toowoomba Stevens Andrewarthe Lyon Boortedahin Whard Bundsberg Boldery Gracerike Fraser East Brisbane Boucham Booredahin Maltman Southport Maughan Bundaberg Blackley Maryborough Maddock Yer Ongal Bramthorpe Cook Gracewile Ewart Biabing May Currey Graceville Matters Allen Parker Iuaaca Mason Anneriey Andrew Strachan Lather Holdwey Auchenflower Richardeau Goodwin Wilshire (Bundaberg), Clouston (Graceville) v. Paine (Yeronga Woos I— Moyie Steress Arewurtiea Creva A. F. Chapman Coorfaroo Iaonavy Whitred Bouchard Maddocks Qook Parker Grem Thorpe Allen

Post Sectional Rink Play State Tournament Hit

Post sectional rink play heats up as state tournament action unfolds with teams competing for advancement and local fans watching key matchups determine who earns a place in the state finals.

Queensland Women’s Hockey Aiming for 1977 International

Officials from the Queensland Women’s Hockey Association plan to push for an inter national women’s team in Bris bane during the All Australian carnival of 1977. Hansford and Miss A Somerville will presentQueensland’s case at the Sydney meeting seeking overseas participation. Negotiations for an English team, and possible contact with New Zealand and a revived offer from Ceylon, are noted amid financial considerations.

S.l&a New Zealand Dominion BSA Queensland Queensland Women's Hockey Association Brisbane Austrelten Women's Hansford A. Somerville Looune l Sydney Tila Woderstood Ceylon Australia

Melbourne Defeats Queensland In Inter Varsity Hockey

Tuesday report from the Queensland inter varsity women's hockey series shows Melbourne defeating Queensland in round two by a four goal half time lead. Scorers for Melbourne were Marden with three and Ferrer, while Queensland scorers included Marper Chadwick Skyrme Temania and Adende.

Sydney Queensland Melbourne Melourne Maraden Ferrer Marper Chadwick Skyrme Temania Adende

Snooker Final Spot Set After Inter-Club Contest

Royal Standard last night beat Commercial Travelers 7 8 in the inter club snooker contest to contest for the A grade premiership next week Labour tone. Scores show Welch 155 Whittick 117 Moyes 161 Farr 3 Titcombe 14 Fox 101 Punnel 117 Balley a.

Royal Standard Iast Nigh Wnooker Royal Brand CTA T. Welch T. Whittick BD Moyes F. Farr H. Titcombe F. M. Fox M. Punnel W. Balley

Queensland Lacrosse Victory Over South in Woolahra Park

Queensland defeated South in a lacrosse match at Woolahra Park, leading 11 to 0 at one point before finishing with six goals secured. Both teams played in a sunny Sesrente malenogee venue as the contest progressed with strong forward pressure from Queensland.

Mew South Sesrente Malenogee Woolahra Park

Voting system at Congress debated by Trades and Labour Council

Mr J Bryan told the press unions restrained from sending delegates to the November Trades and Labour Congress citing card voting. He noted unions set the method, now used by the Congress, and that the Queensland council cannot override a state wide union decision on voting.

Trades and Labour Counci J. Bryan Trades and Labour Congress Trades Union Congresses Trades and Labour Council Bryan Queenslang Trades and Labour Council Trades Union Congress

Transport Union adopts 30 hour week in policy move

The tricenois conference of the Amalgamated Road Transport Worker Union in Queensland adopted the 30 hour week as principle and instructed advocates to pursue a 40 hour week as the immediate objective. A motion urged Labour Party support for the next federal election. Mr G Lawson, former general secretary, attended as a visitor.

Tricenois Amalgamated Road Transport Worker Union Fe Labour Party G. Lawson MEA

Overcome Nervous Dyspepsia with Phosphorated Iron

An era advert claims nervous stomach distress responds to a preparation called phosphorated iron. It promises to calm nerves, improve digestion, restore appetite, and boost energy, claiming strong effects for anxiety, stomach upset, and fatigue with guarantees of satisfaction.

Samad

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Rankis Miss Hardcastle Milton Hardcastie Briely Sonsiowner Salem Crick Darling Downs Maroochy Lower Lockyer Messer M. Messer Poultney C. B. Moon B. Mann A. Hurley W. Vaughan Shay J. Walker Dillon A.m A. i S M. Halvorsen Thorp H. Boldery of Grareville Ladewig Cheetham Clay Bott C. Campbell Davidson Offner J. Gaydon H. J. Darragh Cheetham Offer Derragh Officer D. Millar Hawking O'Rourke J. F. Chapman Kervin Lyons Boot A. Campbell Farmfrey Pumfrey Fumfrey Derrington O'Neill Win W. Cras F. Wood Tatham W. Hedges White Pitman Seyond Gams Hedges & Wood Pitnan O'Neil Wood Lipp Paine Labour News By Stuart Perkins Jim Ferrier Hector Thompson Kensington Ferrier Bansees Hoylake St Andrews Carnoustie Saragen Manly Australis Britain Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur Congress Surf Life Saving Association Paavo Nurmi Nurmi Jack Lovelock Finn Milera Lovelock Glen Cunningham The M Rees Winter Garry Li Arnold V. Andrew V. Garry Nundah Mitchell Dupsten Boddington H. Whittred Corey Meltman Booth E. M Gibson C. W. Morris Batchelor M Bterena Batchelor Y V. Bouchard Toowong Pirata Dargate KH. L. Jones D.V V. B Nenon A. Johnson Lurich Bohemia Atefis Department of Labour hotel-Reepere Railway Department Railway Maintenance Employees’ Union A Cole A.M.E. Union J. Burnett Icourt Execu Uve State Council Combined Railway Union Cyalee Gore Tors T J. Rasteli Benesington Lobdon Creed Hardccurt Tenn's
Search Courier

Search the Brisbane Courier Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brisbane Courier Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication