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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1933

Page

2

Quist Beats Crawford In Grilling Brisbane Tennis Test

Adrian Quist, the 20-year-old from South Australia, defeated world champion Mack Crawford in five sets on the hot Milton courts to claim the Queensland singles title in a marathon match lasting over three hours. Quist dominated late after a tense fifth set, leveraging net rushes and precise shots to overturn Crawford’s form.

Crawford Howeal Adrian Australia Mack Crawford Milton Courts Craford Ford Quist Hhe Guist Love Volle

Championship Results Show Quist Crawford Tennis Duel

Final in the men's singles ends with A Quist beating J Crawford after a four set marathon 6-4 2-6 4-6 12-10 6-3. Mrs B fi Molesworth defeats Mrs J Crawford 6-2 6-3 for ladies bars. In mixed doubles semis A Quist and Mrs Westacott face H Goodwin and Mrs B Molesworth while J Crawford and Mrs Crawford forfeited to E F Moon and Miss Moon.

A. Quist Crawford E. F. Moon Moon

Australian tennis clash ends in dramatic comeback at heat ravaged court

Crawford and Quist clash as Quist overturns a tight set to win despite Crawford’s late surge. Mrs Crawford is outmatched by Mrs Molesworth with Queensland dominance evident in straight games. The match draws a huge ovation for Quist while Crawford retires exhausted.

Crawford Gist Deuce Quist Lanse B. H. Molesworth J. Crawford

M Grath Seeks Recovery For Eye Ahead Of Toowoomba Test

M Grath battles a troublesome stye in his left eye and may miss the Toowoomba exhibition with Quist. Doctors expect improvement in days, and a decision on travel will come this morning. A Davis Cup clash between M Grath and Quist looms as Australian Test team plans exhibition matches at Milton next weekend.

Vivian M'Grath Sydney Toowoomba Adrian Quist M'Grath Flay Quist Milton Courts Quist

Perry Injury Not Affecting Play Says Doctor

Sydney December 12. Perry is making steady progress after treatment. Dr Plomley says Perry's back is fully recovered wrist not tender and abrasions healing well. The medical officer to the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association expects no impact on Perry's play.

Sydney Plomley New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association Perry

Summer's FastFoned Matches Postponed Fixtures

Provided that arrangements suitable to both teams can be made the fixtures of the Summer Association, which were postponed on October MM, will be played on Saturday.

Summer Association

Golf not coming to Australia tour canceled

Gene Sarazen and J B Kirkwood will not tour Australia next year. A cable from Coral Gables Florida confirms the cancellation with a letter to follow. Mrs Keane notes Victorian opposition may have influenced Kirkwood and that the centenary celebrations in November 1034 could have affected plans.

Sydney Gene Sarasen J. B. Kirkwood Australia A. Keane Coral Gables Florida Sarazen Kirkwood Keane Victoria

Amateur Athletics to be recognised in Queensland meeting

Roh Bentley, who broke the junior 100 yards state record at Lang Park, seeks recognition from the Queensland Amateur Athletic Association. Mayne Club is authorized to host a 120 yards hurdles meet for D J Gordard to showcase form for Australian championships in Adelaide. Several clubs owe Olympic Levy. if unpaid by Saturday, Mayne and Christian Brothers lose right to compete at Lang Park. Alderman J J Brown named to compete at Adelaide. D F Merritt named second delegate to the Australian Athletic Union Conference.

Roh Bentley Lang Perk Queensland Amateur Athletic Assonleti Mayne Gauthport D. J. Gordard Adelaide Great Public Schools Toawith Christian Brothers D. 8. Carter Newt Baturdey Lang Park J. J. Brown D. FP Merritt Wes Australian Athletic Union Advies Patrick Day

Wrestling Match Promises Big Brisb ane Card

Two famed wrestlers Martin Bueht the double jointed Finn and Walter Browning the big Canadian meet at the Brisbane Stadium tonight in a long awaited bout. Bueht has challenged Browning for years and the Canadian finally accepted last week. The Finn has sharpened his style since Brisbane and may aim for America’s world title. The program includes tight boxing preliminaries and vaudeville acts.

Brisbane Martin Bueht Australia Walter Browning Bucht Browning Tnst America

Tamworth Jockey Club Sydney Meeting Results

The Tamworth Jockey Club held its meeting today with multiple handicaps listed. Winners or top finishes include Callant Queen in the First Matoen Handicap and Beau Verde in the First Welter Handicap, Calamity Jane in the Attrunga Handicap, Merry Student in the TJ Handicap, Wovice Mile Handicap with Wadtres or Rivarian as top contenders, Sly Lad and Bly Lad in Borough Handicap, with betting quotes such as 2 to 1 on Callant Queen and even money on Wadtres.

Tamworth Jockey Club Sydney Callant Queen Windigtten Percy Rice Beau Verde Brazo Bob Comforter Attunga

Coolangatta Boys on Holiday at Seaside Mission

Twenty two boys from the Mooggera Boys Home are on their annual holiday at the seaside. They are housed at the Reverend W F Milra’s Mission Hut at Rainbow Bay, with Superintendent J W Onborne in charge.

Mooggera Boyw W. F. B. Milra Rainbow Bay J. W., Onborne

Miss Massey Presents Varied School Recital at Cremorne

Miss Massey’s students staged a varied program at Cremorne featuring Shakespearean and Dickensian scenes, a mystery play, comedy, drama, cotume performance, a dramatized fairy play, musical numbers and solo jogues, with verse readings and ensemble pieces.

Monos Ghran Cremorne

KL Flood Seals Sydney University Win Over Queensland Duo

KL Flood of Sydney University scored a key goal against Queensland University at Brisbane Crip Ground. The Queensland Runners and Trainers Association met that night to extend a ban on members from events at Bohemia Stadium over unpaid event rates, seeking union backing to secure payments.

KL Flood Sydney University Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Rorers and Trainers’ Association Bohemia Stadium Mid of Trade Unions Boxers and Trainers’ Association Bohemia Sievtore

The Bohemia Stadium Row and Local Theatre Cast

Management denies union dispute contact while Bohemia Stadium faction features a Julius Caesar production led by Ruby Le Massey. Rosemary High Held stars as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Ophelia and Hamlet scenes impress with Iris Abraham and Tennis Gibson. Ruby Massey produces.

Milas Ruby le Massey Atol O.L Julius Caesar Sven W. Peden Bir Litthe Cassius Mise Rosemary High- Held Puck Mise Joan Highfeta Dean Keehan Marie Meehan the Fairy Dell Iris Abraham Gtennis Gibson Ophelia Hamer Mies Gertie Dumines Ruby Massey Mims Jean M'Laren A.B Lorain Pringiplans Une

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Management Weighs Back to Original Payments

A messy OCR fragment discusses a management decision to revert to original payments after next Saturday's bouts. It mentions union rates, a focus on wreathing, a director's plan to emphasize it, and possible use of fighters from outside their gym with mutual willingness.

Broadcast Schedule Highlights for Wednesday

The daily radio bulletin covers music, weather, markets, news, and talks across multiple stations. Featured programs include "A Woman's Honour Roll" by Mrs. W. Young, relays from Ipswich Amateur Turf Club races, and a mix of musicals, talks like "Lamington Park," and sports updates.

Daily Broadcast Service W. Young Ipswich Babe Bunty Newna Lamington Park M d Kiran Queensland Government Tourist Bureau Wlk Mo A. Manafiels Nigzer Matame Preda Cunningham Tranist B. Astley Dviney May Deetrice Ropers E. Lamacchi Harpiat North America Adelaide BBC Records 4BC Preston Seston Sunrise Sam Freda Bag Mien Jeerie Brown Canberra J. A. Lyons Wim Daniells Nxt Dorothy's John W Marryst Jackerno Brisbane Royston Marcus Mary Gray Mally Wittup

State Orchestra Delivers Varied Queensland Concert

A small City Hall audience enjoyed the Queensland State and Municipal Orchestra under George Bampson with Eric Hayne leading. Beethoven's Fifth opened a diverse program including Weber Berlioz and Godard pieces, all rendered with skill and interpretive depth despite the crowd size.

Queensland George Bampson Eric Hayne Millar Berit Weber Benjamin Godard Jocelyn Edward Elgar Berensole Weber —Berlioz

Cabinet commutes Jones death sentence to life imprisonment

The Cabinet today commuted Eric Leslie Jones's death sentence for his wife’s murder at Cessnock on July 15 to life imprisonment. The cabinet also reaffirmed the opinion that he should never be released.

Sydney Eric Leslie Jones Cessnock Jones

Fund-raising Update for Mrs Forrest Fund in Queensland

Donations collected yesterday brought the fund total to £42 with contributions from M Forreaccarried and Renato T W Crawford among other well wishers. Send donations to Miss Merna Gillies, president of the News and Country Women's Club, via the fund secretary for acknowledgment.

Queeensland M. Forreac Renato T. W. Crawford Merna Gillies Tewsane Country Women's Ciuk Ae xi Bence Orewford

Education clash over secondary schools plan described by minister

Archbishop Duhig criticized Mr F A Cooper as the minister for public instruction for labeling secondary education as a “flabby” system. He argued against a university type structure, urging each school to develop independently and stressing that education should remain practical and well taught. The discussion highlighted tensions between university influence and secondary schooling in Brisbane.

F. A. Cooper Knig Brisbane Sydney University Peters Cooper Doo Brisvens Enetend Grammar School Wpfl Orris University Syatem Oxford Cambridge Wnitversity Selene Bieger Mr. Cooper

Diocesan Fund Seeks Catholic Support for Brisbane Church

The Church of England diocese of Brisbane launches a combined fund to support diocesan rehabilitation, the Cathedral endowment, and a memorial to the late Archbishop Sharp. Donations may be sent to Archdeacon Glover, Church House. The fund shows past acknowledgments and quarterly subscriptions, totaling £100? and other small amounts.

Church of England Brisbane Sharp Glover Church Howe

Physical Culture for Girls Emphasized by Principal and Doctors

St Hilda's principal Miss W Fittock urged girls to stay physically fit to reduce infection risk. Medical men backed her emphasis but warned against overdoing it. They agreed that controlled exercise is beneficial while excessive strain can cause physical disturbances.

St. Hilda's Boo W. Fittock

Child killed by falling limb in Glenview incident

In Glenview on December 13 Carl Moreike age 3 died after a large limb fell from a tree while he played under it with brothers and a neighbor. The accident occurred Sunday and authorities are reviewing the scene.

Glenview Carl Moreike Wee

Caterpillar Plague Ravages Gippsland Crops and Roads

Melbourne December 3 A caterpillar invasion devastates crops and pastures across Western Gippsland Mornington Peninsula and Western District. Large masses cluster on fields and along roads hindering motorists as they march in strips two inches wide toward the crops. Moe Creek floods disrupt the march as the insects cross waterways in their path.

Melbourne Gippsland Mornington Penkins Princes Highway Bath Hiegus of Trem Moe Creek

Ryle Shire Council Monthly Accounts Report

At the monthly meeting the Ryle Shire Council reviewed the state of accounts for divisions including No. 3 No. 4 and Goomeri. The balances shown include varied figures and dates, with specifics such as account numbers and monthly totals referenced in the discussion. The report notes general ledger entries and was presented for audit and payment validation.

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Cream of Yeast Tonic Promoted For Health Benefits

To keep fit and combat digestive troubles nerves and skin disorders a tonic called Cream of Yeast is touted as the best medicinal preparation. It combines coronyrated yeast with proven recuperative ingredients and is praised by press and public including famous film stars as a convenient safe way to tone the system. It is sold by any druggist or storekeeper.

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