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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
7
Queensland won by 19 runs after NSW were set 274 for victory and collapsed to 254 at the Briar Cricket Ground. The inter state panther replaces the Sheffield Shield wide coverage noted, with Queensland earning 10 points after the win.
A community event highlights a rowing regatta featuring Air Force Navy and Army teams at a Canberra club boat house. Gift books for outback children arrive from the State Primary Correspondence School with Governor Wilken autographing some volumes for transfer to needy youngsters across distant regions including Cane Sork Peninsula and 1000 miles away.
Long and garbled notes preview Albion Park racing with Crafty Clare Lord Rylong and other runners. Mentioned are results and chances in First Chace Handicap and Weltee Division plus many entrants and odds, with emphasis on Crafty Clare and Lord Rylong as likely beneficiaries.
Oxley Valley posted a quick half mile time in a RUPE event as rivals trailed in a tight field. Weather and track conditions contributed to strong performance from the standout runner and a close finish for second place.
Q T C announces Saturday weights with reference to event entries. The bulletin lists categories and weights for competitors, noting MER and 74 among details while other lines appear garbled.
Queensland Cup contender Abspear appears well handicapped ahead of the Summer Cup. Abspear Vale and Spear Vale race in top form, with Ancor Vale and Queensland Cup rivalries noted. Trainer W A Tucker weighs prospects as Key horses Tally for Randwick meeting and Brisbane handicap events.
Fragmented OCR data lists Harvester selections with names and numbers like Dom knob Gheneir hunter Siethle Me tials Nite Ym Fourth Maem Jot den Golly Corbae Chit Bran wera Biv tdes Mode ration ty Peaceful Tad Veritea Pamary Asiern Taghl Firat ml CH Clary Paulista Smart Mae Westerniy Hien tort sone Corte Hayal Square.
A weather map feature in the Courier-Mail outlines key meteorological patterns across the region. It highlights front systems, temperature trends, and precipitation chances, guiding readers on where to expect rain, heat, or cool spells in the coming days.
A public meeting raised funds and discussed support for the Soviet Union and Allied war aims. Speakers urged unity among workers and condemned opposing forces as enemies of Australian people while outlining wartime production needs. A separate item notes a TB committee meeting in Southport and a police court murder remand related to a Tuampah case.
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