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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
4
The readable fragments show a dated guide for Creek with references to divisions and seating. It mentions Seventh Division and First Division seating positions and a Timed schedule around 12 15 and 12 45. Names appear garbled with no clear participants or outcomes.
A dense race meeting record listing multiple horses and divisions with placements and surfaces. Names include Hoddard, Ber Licht, Lady Teксitm, Tallinbah, Shillala, Yofelt, Auburn Edge, Lorna Verde, Purbeck, Corrols, Great Felt, Bonnie Song, Real Star, Cherry Simper, Johnnie Corban, Plying Slipper, Mashie, Doe, Anagram, Mr Wang, Social Set, Taro, Coming Star, Storm Cloud, Guerre, Rivol Queen, Teddy Archer, Lady Kenlor, Vivant Regina, Nous Verrons, Dusky Beau, With Joy, Max Corban, Coal Star, Nisus, Yeppoon, Gnelogita, Hibray.
Transcript shows stewards adjourning proceedings after Mirrabelle's trainer and jockey faced allegations following a Ipswich race. Jockeys argued about interference and riding tactics as the mare Mirrabelle fell behind early, with discussions of restraint, backing, and defences from involved parties. Authorities prepared further questioning and potential sanctions pending review of photographic evidence.
The New South Wales Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Association selected a six boxer team to travel to Brisbane on March 28 for state events. Medallan’s light heavyweight and Smellie’s featherweight are among named champions. A metropolitan tournament is planned for June and July, with state championships in August and September. A Brisbane open tournament and Aussie trials may invite entrants. a list of competitors will be finalized with tryouts in Brisbane.
Boxing Day and New Year will buzz with racing as Queensland clubs host major meetings. The Wilner Stakes, Blanner Chin, Carrington Brakes, Tattersall Cup, Standish and Bagot Handicaps are planned across venues including Townsville and Melbourne during the Christmas to New Year holidays. notable horses and jockeys are expected to compete as the sport returns to peak schedule.
Fragmented report lists Welsh and New Zealand rowers with names such as Lance Robinson and Thorplen amid club affiliations Mosman Haberfield and North Shore. Notable candidates and lineups appear, with partial scores and positions mentioned in a Sydney context.
Sydney crews from Dee Why and Balewell will sail under W Hayward and C Fraser in the Australian Coastal championship at Brisbane next month. Only three NSW boats will compete despite The Mistake finishing fourth as Rivoll Dewi and Ave Too are named as the chosen representatives.
Brisbane press reports a brisk cricket match where Ellis delivered fire in a three over spell. Miller and Johnson combined for a 90 run stand in 60 minutes, while Queensland’s second innings closed quickly. Bowler Barry Scott bowled a sharp over and the scorebooks show a chaotic but vivid innings with several noted dismissals and a standout fielding effort.
The Western Australia swimming community and officials faced a dispute over a prominent swimmer. The case involved Micha Boumedi and centered on claims of manipulation surrounding a regional competition in Kagoorlie. Official statements asserted the swimmer’s innocence and maintained that bath standards were under global oversight.
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