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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

2

Surf Life Saving Carnival Sets Centenary Program

Surf Life-saving Association outlines the Centenary Inter-Dominion Carnival in Sydney with events across two divisions and open contests. Queensland teams compete in Bundaberg January 30 and February 16 selection meets. State championships precede the Dominion events and entries must be lodged by January 27 with state centers.

Sydney Slaney Hay Auraul Queensland Macchenaa Bolt Queensland Bundaberg Brufch Ihukry le Cone Dean Mayte Porter Theen Nto Het Dominign Atl Sien Nenior

Glamour in the Films Names and Poll Findings

A London dispatch reports from December 7 on a poll of film exhibitors ranking glamour icons. Greta Garbo, Mae West, Carole Lombard, Katharine Hepburn, and others top the list with Clark Gable, James Stewart, and Joan Crawford among noted favorites. the piece notes varying appeal across U S and Europe.

Glasmore Greta Carbo Pottom Europe Gizy Cooper Neone She Clark Gable Robert Taylor Joan Craford Gry ‘Cooper Pred Astaire Joe £. Brown Dick Powell Claudette Colbert Jeanstie MacDonald Tori Garbo Mae West Carole Lombard Katherine Hepburn Marine Ie MgMillar Ramultas Meier Diettieit

Von Nida for Manila amid big money on golf trip

Australian golfer Von Nida heads to Manila for the Philippines Open after a lucrative tour, eyeing exhibition matches in Manila and other centers if he wins the championship. He recalls a recent Australian Open showing and notes his appearance money and plan to defend his Queensland title.

von Widi Septem Ter Girinolng Abe Tien Olor Alba Sarazen Taray Gene Sarmzen

Southport Bowls Carnival Draws Intl Interest

A garbled report notes Southport Bowls Carnival interest from many regions including Great Britain and America. It mentions hopes for tournament play in Manila and Brisbane and references Taiping and Ravel Queensland with uncertain details about participants and dates.

Itain America Macynrans Tnt Asia Protescei Einige Elinrat Brinbatie Tensor Ebreett Ravel Queensland LIM Bethy Manila

DOGS RUNNING QUESTIONED AND DISQUALIFIED AT LISMORE

Fragmented report notes dog running incidents and disqualification at Lismore meeting. Mentions various yards and events, with names and teams obscured by garbled OCR text. Indicates a formal inquiry into running conduct and possible penalties.

Australian junior swimmer Irie Tubman seeks Empire Games trial

Miss Irie Tubman holder of the Australian junior 10 metres freestyle title has applied for a trial in the 100 metres event for Empire Games selection. She has not swum 100 metres in competition for a year since clocking 1 16.5 at last year’s junior championship. In training she has been well under time, and over 440 yards her first 100 split was under 1 17. A miscue damaged her 440 yards trial at Sandgate last week but over 230 yards she swam three seconds faster than her 220 yards time. The secretary of the GABA noted there is nothing to prevent a trial, but no word yet if the time will be accepted by the Empire Games selection committee.

Irie Tubman Valley Baths Mua Tubman Abe Laining Misa Tubman Ikhta Sandgate Isi Lnto GABA Hr Te McKange

Champions Not At Top Berth In Treestyle Championship

The report notes F Oliver winning a preliminary in Crawley Bains by 3.1 seconds, with chreep times behind Dorothy Green and Evelyn de Lacy in related heats. Australasian records are mentioned, while entries show several unclear names and times from the event.

F. Oliver Crawley Bains Dorothy Green Cme Evelyn de Lacy Toni Pat

Regular Bachelor Wins Big At Newmarket Handicap

Melbourne reports Regular Bachelor, famed for the Newmarket Handicap and Pularity Stakes, returns to racing for autumn meetings with a strong view for performance. Local observers note a steady form and renewed focus ahead of upcoming events.

Melbourne

Roania Venti Obituary Mentions McDougall Death

Fragmentary obituary note references Roania Venti and Mr. McDougall connected to a death. Includes garbled fragments about wartime feats, church, and survivors. Mentions relatives and a Crow's Nest location with scattered names and potential grandchildren.

Roania Venti Abey McDougall Tom Percy

Wheat loading held up at Ridley vessel port

A late telegram style report notes a strike by laborers delaying wheat loading on the Ridley. Workers demand higher pay on shaft rate, extra wage for wires, and an 18 minute wash period daily. Negotiations continue amid poor weather and shipyard tensions.

Pictingsus Eyrmon AI Renee Lheast Iney Tne Te Ay Bulma Aacisinnee

English Women Rowers Chosen for Themistocles Voyage

Cape Town dispatch reports English women rowers chosen for the Themistocles voyage. Passengers include several named figures, with details on selection and anticipated costs. The piece notes London connections and ongoing fundraising efforts toward a 900 pound target for travel expenses.

Attempt On World Distance Flight Record

M Andre Jno attempted a world distance flight record yesterday from Marselles at 2 27 pm to beat his own mark. The course reportedly runs north of the Atlantic via Messina Aswan and Wadi Malfa in Anglo Egyptian Sudan.

M. Andre Jno Marselles Atralta Messina Aswan Wadi Malfa Sudan

New Brighton Triumph In English Cup Replay

London reports New Brighton beat Crewe 8 to 1 in the replay of the second match of the English Cup. Result shown after December 2 exploits, with Brighton dominating the tie from start to finish.

New Brighton London New Iz Crewe Brighton

NSW Linton Cup Teaw Motets Hme For Nt A Digwet Ty

NSW Linton Cup teaw motets headline a home event as team from NSW faces a key match. Local organizers set sights on a win at the cup, with players and coaches named for a pivotal clash this season.

Nsw Linton Cup

Mirra Glen Wins Cup at Tweed Meads Greyhounds

Mirra Glen owned by Mrs Sheen from Toowoomba and handled by E Corcoran set a track record of 24 2 sec in the Cup at Tweed Meads Greyhounds. The favourite failed while Jewel added to its winning list by mimicking the Hurdle Handicap.

Tweed del Alt — Malden Siaea Tb Tate Ekteieugt Beet

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