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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
Hollywood article reports actress Bette Davis received a divorce decree from her husband Nelson with details of the case including the couple’s split and notes on the process and future duties of the former spouses.
A garbled OCR segment notes an event titled 12 Holes at Virginia with mentions of Associates and Net 50. It contains scattered phrases like U TURN PIER and various unreadable words, making specifics unclear. The fragment includes numbers such as 14 and 34 but lacks coherent details on date, place, participants, or outcomes.
A fragment describes church cricket umpires at a ceremony with a vote and what appears to be a formal ritual. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to religious figures and a community event are present.
The Primary Schools Cricket Association elected officers led by President A W Alpinoni and committee members including Ry Sully and A Kaye. The group plans an improved competition system and trophies presentation next Monday.
A fog bound collision occurred off Brunswich involving the Australian ship Bren and the Dutch steamer Polydorci. Both vessels sustained damage but were able to continue their journeys with recoverable crew.
In a tight women's tennis match Taylor and Wilson edged rivals with a one point margin. Dawn McGill and Mia Broth contributed strong play for Daun Lee, while top contenders from Santa and Dudley posted notable performances. Rencaw reached a milestone by timing a 34th win, signaling a competitive field ahead.
Canberra reports inquiries into the canned pineapple industry and related grantha issues not yet completed. Mr Corser and the Commerce Department officials plan further investigations, including a Queensland portion, with visits to Star at 8 and Queensland ahead.
A rough OCR fragment mentions a new water police launch for Brisbane involving the minister for Home Affairs and a plan to patrol rafts and ships. It notes government interest and a week of testing with rough weather conditions affecting operations.
The RNA rink team defeated six rinks from North Coast in a championship event held yesterday in Cin field. Star players Aram Maley Simone Palm and others led the RNA to victory as teams from Windsor Polkce Windvae and Nundah posted mixed results in a larger tourney featuring clubs across the region.
Readable fragments describe a female competition with results and participant names. The text mentions Wynnum and a sequence of matchups or rounds with names like Deignan Meena and others. Details are fragmented but indicate a local women’s event and notable finishes.
Teams from Brubae Phil Vendors and other firms competed in the mercantile relay handicap at Elphinstone Shield night. E G Eager and Son's No 6 lean claimed the title amid a field of at least 14 clubs. results highlighted by fast times and close finishes across the Valley Amateur Swimming Club meeting.
A garbled report notes Sol Green purchasing multiple racehorses including Auatolian and Sunwhine Lady amid unclear ownership lines. It mentions Boldtia Sin of Loyentt and Yann Tuvinls with references to Page Alun and other entities, along with a price figure around 430 units and a 1050 lien motif.
The flying boat Carpentaria, piloted by Cugiain, departed Towneville at 1 am yesterday for Brisbane but returned shortly after due to engine trouble. Only two passengers remained aboard on the return, with mail and wartime shipments noted for New Zealand and Poland.
In Melbourne Locke Erne Wood defeated rival Vive and Maymani in a tense contest. The match featured notable plays from both sides with Wood securing the decisive score and victory for his team.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a heroic tribute or event in Pyrene region. Names and specifics are unreadable, but it references a honoring act and a notable hero. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
In AL and ON, Sora Ena West 4s results noted with Bj Wosentny as a key participant. Details are sparse and names not fully clear from the fragment.
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