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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
2
In Bundamba’s Sixth Division Handicap Abruzzi led Black Crescent after turning for home but rolled, allowing Black Crescent to win. Jockey T. Brown protested, noting Black Crescent crowded Abruzzi from the fence.
Trainer J Williams and Marvell are central to a disputed incident after a post race exchange at the Cheennea Apadiap. Williams says a confrontation with Martell followed an argument over handling of Sir Pelt ty Mariel Williams. Acceptances for the Quality Handicap at Albion Park are due tomorrow for a Saturday meeting.
London December 21. Tennis commentator Wallis Myers writes that Hopman’s Australian team is favoured to win Wimbledon 1939. He notes Italians at a disadvantage and mentions Bromwich and Hupmin as factors in the anticipated Australian strength.
Fragmentary OCR list from a historic paper shows names, cars, and notes. The item reads as a jumble of personal names, vehicle brands, and scattered phrases. It lacks a clear event or outcome but preserves multiple named individuals and terms.
The report suggests Hecht is set to move to the United States to pursue professional terms. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the core idea is a transfer or career move involving an American club or organization.
Gildo and Eldridge fought a 12 round draw at Brisbane Stadium with Eldridge making his Aus debut. The New York welter faced heavy pressure from Gildo, who appeared to settle early, while refereeing and medical checks interrupted rounds. Several bouts on the card featured other fighters like Beeler, O Mara, Clow, and Hynes, with mixed results and notable crowd interest.
The article outlines a planned August tour for a girls hockey team from England. The team will sail from Adelaide to Moreton Bay, spend weeks touring London and Bay venues, with plans to visit France and Holland if feasible. They will return to Australia and may train in December or January, with expenses under review.
In a review of the year the Landsborough Shire Council chair, Dr H M Bray, notes the shire has many good roads and the district's scenic charm matches or surpasses other Queensland areas. The county’s rich landscapes, municipal projects, and regional events are highlighted alongside a focus on local governance and infrastructure.
Race card style listing for multiple heats with entries such as Connkte Forturne Waker and Curkamken Kilcoy. It names jockeys, horses, and heat order, revealing selections and probable outcomes in a busy field. Strong entities include race names and horse titles, with emphasis on participants and event structure.
A tender from Norman Wright of Brisbane for a new surf boat to serve Southport has been accepted. The contract commits delivery by the end of February with the vessel to be named Southport and construction to be completed to specification.
The race featured a dominant surge by Lord Bine over Wallner and a close finish by Poly in free quarters. Contenders Te Miles and Vega faced strong challenges as Wie struggled to close the gap while Teagan and Dawe showed notable effort.
A garbled OCR item mentions a bowlers trophy event at New Farm with unclear names and fragmented phrases. Despite the unreadable text, the piece suggests a local bowling competition and possible participants.
O'Brien defeated Gordon in a 18 round bout to claim the lightweight championship by decision. The match featured O'Brien overpowering Gordon with body and head shots, though his right hand was used infrequently. The decisive victory reflected O'Brien’s stronger aggression and cleaner scoring.
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