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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
2
The text lists players including Gooma and Bryce as chances considered for a Southern Tour squad. It mentions fast bowlers, several names, and selections like Allen and Marly ten men. It notes trials, form, and the aim to pick a strong attack for the tour.
Melbourne's Last Shield contest against South Australia drifted to a dull finish as the day ended with South Australia needing 179 in 57 minutes for outright win. Bradman crafted moments of display but failed to turn the tide as fielding and bowling held firm.
A fragmentary score note recounts a cricket or baseball innings with mixed names and unclear actions. It mentions players like Ward, Klose, Hermes, Burton, and Sundries, plus teams including South Australia, with a total and a wicket tally implied. The garbled OCR preserves few concrete outcomes but records a final innings moment and multiple fielding events.
A fragmented local sports brief mentions Carnival Golf and Honda with scattered names and places. The OCR text shows garbled names and partial phrases, referencing games, players, and venues in a chaotic run of words without a clear, coherent report.
Fragmentary OCR text显示 a list of names including Christ Dixon Telos G Cook with odd surrounding words. unclear event or context. no dates, places, or organizations discernible. cannot determine story scope or outcome.
Unclear OCR text references a jockey injury and Haitian patrons in a racing context. Several garbled phrases mention a broken arm, a trainer or owner named Patras, and race-related terms. The readable portions point to a sports incident with injuries and possible attendance notes.
A chaotic report from a country carnival details matches and scores with leading team Coast No. 1 defeated by Tooioomba. Names include Walker of Hatoochy Niteam, Welsh of Memat Morgan, and Kenway of Mineweely No. 21 among many performers. Intricate event list covers exhibition oval races and various participants across towns and clubs.
Local weights schedule lists Moorefield on Saturday with entries for three and pod events. Officials confirm timing and setup details for the meet, with athletes from area clubs expected to participate.
A fragmentary report outlines holiday bowl events and carnival activities, naming local sponsors and participants in a muddled sequence. It hints at multiple venues and dates but readable specifics are scarce.
Fragmented text presents scattered names and topics including Howell Fine ler amin VE Raining Ee ae Moon tot me cae uni Ae an Tinta Retane ma Mace Ne meatier. It references names like YON LAMA Alo damon Davie and Se ieg ame, with unclear events or dates.
A fragmented report links players from Wallace and Scot Coast front row to a local cricket clash. Names such as FLOD riseall and Sederson Townsvilled appear amid unclear references to Tawnerill and Tawnsville. The text lacks verifiable details for a full summary.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a lengthy struggle involving a fish and a person named Jane, with scattered mentions of Mekares, Mrs Mimics, and others. The passage includes garbled lines about water, a list, and a meeting at an event with a “Minor attending” note.
A terse athletics note records yelist defeating Hobart in a recent meet. The result highlights the team’s performance and marks a notable victory in the competition.
Nominations close at 4 pm Friday for rating at 10, Creek acceptances at noon for Saturday. Albion Park weights listed for the Albion Park meeting. Thursday acceptances due at noon for Creek on Wednesdays with entries by 4 pm. next meeting on January 17.
An Australian youth rugby league report notes New South Wales under-18s and their crews head to Brisbane for a final appearance. Brisbane-bound squads include players such as Monkhouse, Jones, Kennedy, and Munro Stevens. The piece highlights selection details, upcoming matches, and anticipated competitive showings in January.
The fragmented report notes Assegai racing in Doncaster with plans around the Doncaster meeting. It mentions spring events, track conditions, and potential competitors including local names and venues such as Toowoomba Cup and Ascot, in a period voice reflecting a racing scene.
The draft report outlines New Zealand athletics selection and likely competitors for an early year Wellington meet. Names include NSW sprinters and athletes from Queensland University ties, with mentions of Australian officials and likely travel for Hawke’s Bay and other districts.
A passage reports inquiries in Toowoomba involving several riders and stewards. Names include McBonzall, H Reavelmy, and Cannell among others, with discussions on eligibility, experience, and recommendations for jockeys and mounts amid holiday constraints. The fragmented text references a Sophia fame Speeder and a late January event with riders like Raband and Mabterta amid ongoing assessment of fitness and conduct.
Beaulivre was defeated by Beau Vire in the Clifford Plate at Auckland. Real Vije led the field with Beaulivre making a strong late run but Beau Vire drew away to secure the win. Beaulivre’s camp intended to send the horse to Australia afterward.
Nerter John Laientan was found dead this morning near his property Kyra two miles from Stockinbingal after recently returning from hospital. He was a breeder from Carbvalile steep. Nay Wilson loses mother Cairng Tuesday. Mrs Ellen Selina Wilson died last night, mother of Vi Wilton captain of the Australian Rugby Union team who recently declined from England. Another son Rew, a naval instructor in Bytiney.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Pat Norton and Misa Norton with track terms and distances, referencing a Valley base event and a New South Wales Amateur context. Details are unclear, but the piece centers on Norton competing in a Tuesday meet with unspecified distances and participants.
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