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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1939

Page

2

Queensland Ellis Shines In Lead Bowling Effort At Sydney Match

Queensland fast bowler Frawley Ellis delivered a standout spell against Victoria with four for sf and a new ball in University ground innings. Watt provided the only bright batting note for Queensland, while selection talk favored Ellis for the Australian team this season. The report details innings totals, dismissals, and the overall struggles of Queensland despite occasional resistance from Watt and Bowler Quinn.

Qauernsinnit Law Mime Sydney Nnings B. Tnd Dnire D. Hughes Adand Hopkins Swationie Gavel Wayne Noel Efter Queensland Universve Erade Poole Ie Aexander Posie Alexander Jeffere Deen DW Theater Beare S. Frawley Ellis Victoria Watt

Austen High Lipetwright Boxing Fight at Bealtone

Parey Boxall and Tri Morgan set to clash in a lightweight bout at Bealtone Sw UU, Perth. The event centers on the Austen High lipetwright rite of boxing, showcasing two rising fighters as they seek prominence in the local scene.

Perth Thestay Parey Boxall Tri Morgan Austen High Lipetwright Bealtone Morgan

Pamelus Entered for Standish Handicap Race

The Standish Hangin at Fleming an hosts the dual cup with Pamelus, a former Queenslander, entered for the January meeting. Fayette is the likely contender. Handi cap Bias remains unsettled and weight decisions depend on today's scales.

Pamelus Melbourne Fleming'an Fayette

Hurricane Devastation Hits New Hebrides Island

News from Auckland reports a hurricane causing widespread destruction on Robe Island and surrounding areas. The settlement and school structures were razed, leaving inland communities severely damaged and many residents displaced. The Melanesian mission vessel Southern Crowson arrived bearing updates on the devastation and ongoing relief needs.

Auckland Melanesian Mission Stamer Crowson New Hebrides Robe_ Island School Thuren Evers

Queensland State Title Favoured by Melee Teams

A garbled report from Southport discusses contenders for the Queensland state title in swimming and track events. It mentions Jo Par nimi on and Parkinson as favorites for the Queensland 200 metres title, with events at Sandgate Club and Valley pool and finals at Briabanc in December. The piece references the national championships, upcoming trials, and local clubs such as Sandgate and Millington, noting dates around December 12-15 and early January.

Parnimon Vinger Queenaland Amon Sandgate Club Queensland Parkinson Abwialy Onemien Hut Agency Bodmin Arden Venice Petinen Southport Eld Briabanc Piet Baths MceRar Millington

Coursing appeal dismissed in Queensland case

The appeal relates to a November 2 incident at the Gympie Coursing Club. Mr Bunworth, absent for the hearing, faced an inquiry by the Queensland Coursing Association. The dog Barcelona reportedly showed distress after a race and died the following day.

Wim Munworth Torfea Sears Gympie Queensland Bunworth Tor Noperl Barcelona

Coorparoo Triumphs In Night Basketball Match

Readers describe a chaotic, partially legible recap of a night basketball game featuring Coorparoo and other teams. The fragmentary text mentions Vikings and attempts at describing plays, with numerous garbled names and phrases.

Engagement announced amid wartime social notes

A terse notice notes an engagement within a wartime social circle. It mentions a cricket figure, the couple formign ties with Margaret Dale, daughter of Mr AH Dale of Wollstonecraft. Names and places appear amid brief family conjecture and local society chatter.

Tyr Inirr-Tate Alan Margaret Dale AH Dale

Amberspear Impresses At Ascot In Six Furlongs

Amberspear, Windsor Handicap winner, demonstrated high speed at Ascot on the training track amid reports of important middle distance engagements at the Christmas and New Year meetings. Galloping six furlongs in 1 1 6 with the last five furlongs in 1 2, he impressed observers on the sand track, while Iris River Gift posted the fastest five furlongs time among several measured performances.

Magpie Amberspear Ascot Dan Slee Haden Wearmon Mariner River Felt Corban Lady Buszard CE Page Uncle Buszarst

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