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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
21
A noisy racing page lists owners and horses including Double Gold Standard and Blue Coombe racing in the Neddo Fark Handicap at Chatham. The lengthy text names many horses, owners, and entries across multiple courses, with scattered results and betting notes, reflecting a crowded card and chaotic publication style.
A Brisbane bowls report outlines how growth accelerated this year with Graceville clinching a pennant while 1915-16 saw South Brisbane win two pennants when only nine clubs competed. The article traces clubs present, changes in grading, and anticipates more entrants and stronger competition next season. It also lists local entries for charity and racing events, and notes on club meetings and governance.
New South Wales defeated South Australia by 234 runs in Adelaide. Chivers took 10 wickets for 100 runs as Australia’s batting faltered, with strong early bowling and key partnerships guiding the NSW victory.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a ring bowls event at Alp Igerao with partial names like Greaves and Froten. Details are unclear, including scores, dates, and participant list. The readable bits suggest a sporting item but lack coherent facts to firm up a full summary.
A fragmented report shows Oxford suffering a defeat to an opponent named Untin Mith with unclear context and missing dates, locations, and official details. The passage mentions a team or group labeled Neger Eubilericaes Deed and hints at a contest outcome without verifiable specifics.
Fragmented notes from a cricket and queer association hint at uncertainty over team selections and tour outcomes. References to Queensland, Melbourne, and proposed positions suggest discussions on captaincy and lineup changes. Key names appear in disjointed form, with probable mentions of Shelia Beenleigh and others, but details remain unclear.
Fragmented cricket summary recalls an inter university match with unusual spellings and partial scores. Mentions players such as J W Chapman and A Gee and notes bowling figures and partnerships though many details are unreadable. The piece delivers a snapshot of a long, disrupted innings with scattered names and results.
The English Croquet Team will travel to Brisbane arriving in December for a series of games including a match against Queenstown. Managers and players such as Poulter, Og, and others are listed among the lineup as they prepare for ceremonies and official events with local croquet associations.
In Wollongong on December 16 the Eglin women’s cricket team played to a draw as innings closed with nine wickets down. Principal scorers for England were Morgan 21 and Turner 33. Morecroft contributed five for England, while Partridge and others offered steady support in a cautious chase.
A rough account notes the arrival of a traveling team to Brisbane for a December 27 match at Perry Park against Guer. The visitors are slated to stay for a period with theatre events planned and departures expected the following month.
Mixed notes on a Queensland Australia tour with aims to reach a regional shield event. Election of officers includes Patron Marley president, Nicoll vice president, Barker and Cole secretaries, Barrett treasurer, with lists of committee members and players.
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