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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1938

Page

4

Freestyle Titles Retained at Speed Shield Carnival

The 220 yards metropolitan freestyle title was retained by Alan Smrie at the Speed Shield carnival in Sandgate. H Blow finished two yards behind, with D O'Connor third. the men’s relay final went to Moreton Bay. Women’s events include Beinn, Mektta, Ratna and Maunion in sprint and distance heats.

Alan Smrie Sandgate H. Blow D. O'Connor Sandaave Indies Ier Neams Rane Moreton Bar Courier-Mail Teu Iy Secontur Waneyma Rablavon Butler Rabson

Weddings of two longtime hockey figures planned

The piece notes weddings for Cec Ansley of Warwick and Harrie McKechnie of Brisbane, both prominent in Queensland hockey, with Ansley linked to Warwick Hockey Association and McKechnie to Brisbane Hockey Association and South Queensland teams.

Cec Ansley Warwick Harrie McKechnie Brisbane Warwick| Hockey Association Queensland Scone Briss Bane Ter ‘Countey Fie North Weiaia New South Wales

Racing figures and cricket notes from a Sydney report

The piece mentions buying racehorses Arachne and Margelo with a £15 deal, a foal death, and Diatgr’s 14 victories. It also notes Dr. Carroll moving to a Sydney hospital post and Valley vs Norths cricket with Massop, Mastop, and Hawkings in reserve roles.

Has Margelo Dia\er Mangelo Diatgr Teees Carroll Sydney Wo Retain Rach Brisbane H. Asking Valley A. Mastop Norths Massop Ted Northa Hawkings Bu Bir

Close Coursing at Murwillumbah

Fragmented OCR text describes events at Murwillumbah with mentions of yards and racing. The readable portions reference a death and a scene of public activity, but many words are garbled leaving uncertainty about names, dates, or outcomes.

Murwillumbah

Queensland Women's Team Nominations for Sydney Tour

Nominations are called for the touring squad to accompany the Queensland Women's cricketers on a visit to Sydney in March. The list includes K Smith N Woillans M McLean R Bovel M Barker E Crouch NM Grouch V Preece A Stockwell M Smith T Harnett J Pisher J Brewer P Broadrick G Crees A Stanton L Elsey O Denby T Bekoff Swerney R Edwards J Ferguson J Watson and J Meares.

Queensland Women's Cricketeam Sydney K. Smith N. Woillans M. McLean R Bovel M. Barker E. Crouch NM Grouch V. Preece A. Stockwell M. Smith T. Harnett J. Pisher J Brewer P. Broadrick G Crees A. Stanton L. Elsey O. Denby T.bekoff

Transvaal Draw With MCC In Test Build Up

Transvaal and MCC played to a draw at Johannesburg on December 20. Transvaal made 438 in the first innings, MCC replying with 268. in the second innings Transvaal were 174 for 2 when rain halted play. Ames, MGC wicketkeeper, scored a brilliant 100 in 133 minutes. Also in the news, South Africa named a 12-man squad for the first Test starting December Hutton leaves hospital after an injury from a fast bowler’s delivery.

Austration Assocrat Johannesburg Millchef Langton Dalton Wade Wiljorn Nourse Vanderbyl Davies Gordon Bond Tony” Herris Hutton Hospital Johannesburg Davi Ale

Betting Law Adequate but Racing Act Criticized

The Queensland Turf Club chairman Mr P J O Shea said the law is adequate but urged frame rules to curb licensees bad practices at the races. He warned law-breaking bookmakers in country centres help no one and must confine operations to the course. Police would stamp out parasites with united action. Melbourne scratchings listed for Cranbourne tomorrow include Malden Handicap and Galeon engagements.

Queensland Turf Club P. J. O'Shea Queensland Tweiny O'Sheslao Nam Brisbane Uie Bauer

Rugby referee Tom Moore to depart for Sydney

Pat Frabcbey reports rugby union referee Tom Moore will leave Brisbane for Sydney on January 3 after being transferred by his firm. Moore rose to international status in 1928 and plans to referee in Sydney. His departure affects Queensland Rugby Union and the revival of rugby, with calls for continued support for cricket and tennis also noted.

Tom Moore Sydney Duntroon Harry Moore Brisbane Tor Victoria Tasally Taferees Association Ste Ein Apihouor Entownee Wits Nudgee Queensland Peore Avon Walt Tennier Reech Iwin Virginia Gie Raneloay Ingemore Habel Atetanoe Tian Fie Shay Tue Fe Oytne Gilta Jamers Queensland Rugby Union Maihou Cos Percy Barnes

Sydney University holds edge after first day versus Queensland

Sydney University stands in a strong position after day one of the Inter University cricket match at the University Oval. Queensland were bowled out for 148 with opening bat Turbayne top scoring at 39. Sydney reached 118 for three at stumps as bowlers Travers and Abder led the attack with several wickets.

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Paragraph fragment hints at policy influence on LtA decisions

A fragmentary text notes a policy influence on LtA actions with unclear, partial wording. The readable portion mentions February 3 and a setone reference, leaving interpretation tentative and unspecified.

Ition Lta Setone He Wade

Ajax horse Ajax sale stalls in bid by Nell McCarthy

Sydney owner Nell McCarthy of Los Angeles seeks to buy the Australian racehorse Ajax through trainer James Whitney. Negotiations stall as the price remains unsettled with McCarthy stating the horse is not for sale and not unbuyable while Newmar disputes the deal timing.

Nell McCarthy Lot Angeles Iae Ing Rco Ajax California Dome Whitney McCarthy Nto Angeles McCarty Fis Pixar Newmar Lyse Hs Thoven Jara Hye Sydney Fimre Australia

Tasmanian Association Prize Meeting Sets Cash Bids

Two riflemen from Tasmania and i Love of St Lot Wily will feature as the only Giveneland entrants at the Tasmanian Association Wog's annual prize meeting. The event will be held at Lavingeston on December 70 with prize money totaling 209.

Tasmania

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