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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

4

Henneberry Set For Empire Title Bout In England

Fred Henneberry former Australian middleweight champion travels to Liverpool Stadium to challenge Jock McAvoy for the British Empire middleweight title on August 3. He writes of English boxing glory and predicts the era will rival the primes of Wells Driscoll Wilde Wells Lewis Welsh and other greats.

Fred Henneberry Jock McAvoy Liverpool Stadium Henneberry Bombardier Billy Wells Jim Driscoll Jimmy Wilde Matt Wells Ted Kid Lewis Freddie Welsh

Moving Target bout headlines a late 19th century bout

Readable fragments describe a boxing event titled Moving Target featuring Lois and Bantaway Mudie Bynere Gayden during Wey time. The report mentions a bout won by The Tiown Booivee and notes prior rounds or pacing details. Names and places are inconsistently rendered but indicate a boxing match report with multiple participants.

Lois Bantaway Mudie Gayden Wey, Tor Uta Lie pre= & Sons WD Raynde Akapuak Beraier Lillie van Rin Jose Ine

Weight forfeit sparks flying at Australian lightweight title

The report describes a weight forfeit of £50 involving Aland Westbury and Ron McLachlen ahead of a featherweight contest at Brisbane Stadium on July 28. Westbury wins the match despite controversy, with mentions of New Zealand rider Milly Aliken and former dominion champion Packie, while Barron is noted in a related line as a prominent contender.

Aland Westbury Ron McLachlen 3Riabane Weetbury Ai Jn Bros Daguney New Zealand Syougie Packie Domini Aiweglia Prie Barron

RoTTING Control in NSW Parliament Inquiry Focus

A parliamentary inquiry in New South Wales examines horse rotting controls and betting. The committee investigates the production of pure fuses, influencing wartime measures and public health concerns.

Ocher Staten

Champion in final Gailes association title clash

Atherton the tie alder and Miss OBrien reach the final of the Gailes association title as rivals and supporters fill the arena. The match features disputed calls and standout plays from local figures with heavy crowd involvement and a dramatic finish.

Atherton Alder O'Brien Gailes Associaton Mtn Aliesavn CID” Associates Enblessed Cauuilry Wweeke Lta Owl Itty Geore Chey Trani Langford Esi Ree Ganisius Ashrae Jari Tom Cates Belwwerd Te Whiter

Amateur Golfers Team Prey Tie for Selective Championship

Amateur golfers feature in a chaotic draw with multiple names and stints listed. The sketchy text mentions South Wales selection, Melbourne, and a forthcoming station event tied to an open championship. Several players and officials are named in a fragmentary notice.

PREY Warn Hike Geen Sourth Wales BeeloRth Ferrer Davies T. Tyner Racker Heullai

Date of Louis-Pastor Fight New York

July 17 report describes a heavyweight bout, noting medical stoppage and tentative outcomes amid chaotic ringside scene. Names and exact details are obscured in the copy, but the event centers on Louis and Pastor and the implications for standings.

Louis—Pastor New York Liat Bagaemin Ie

South Brisbane tennis ground plan draws council debate

South Brisbane residents and the South Kris Mane Annoestion propose reclaiming swampy land to erect a tennis court complex and other facilities. The plan suggests council funding and possibly building a wall to enclose the area, with the South Brisbane association aiming to make the site its headquarters and prevent national court events from moving to Toowoomba.

South Toowwomba

Dave Brown Back With Old Club After Retirement

Dave Brown returns to his former club as he reenters football duties after quitting. He played for two goals during a prior stint with Warrington Club and attracted attention from England‑based teams. The New South Wheeteas League discussed his role amid ongoing league decisions and revenues.

Isi Subys

Union Tour Itinerary Amid London and Brisbane Engagements

A fragmented itinerary outlines a union tour with stops across London Counties, Auckland, Brisbane, and Sydney. It lists dates in September to December, visiting places like Twickenham, Oxford, Cambridge, Bournemouth, and Glasgow, with police connections and international program notes amidst travel between cities.

London Lon N.Z Sir Urbana” Hore i Brisbane Auckland Sane Onlereier Rome Teddy Ace Wenestay Glasgow Olga Lianelly q_Twickenham Oxford ‘University Oxford Clure Susax Bournemouth Buiveraty Ag Leicester Mile Murry Wedhrminyhire Cheshire Kindelt- Deeg Ulster

Toogoolawah Rifle Club Trophy Winners Named

At the annual Toogoolawah Rifle Club meeting the trophies donated for best scores at various ranges were all awarded. Awards included best 12 yard score and handicap events, 400 yard and 300 yard competitions, and best monthly scores with handicap. One trophy donated by Mr Henderson went to runner up Mr A Williams amid unclear final details.

Toogoolawah Toogoolawah Rifle Club Ht Son Guo Yards Henderson A. Williams

Cricket Ground Improvements Planned Before England Test

The QCA has approved a modernization programme for Brindage Cricket Ground ahead of the England Test in February. The plan includes a new rain system for the players, removal of nearby barriers, concrete seating for the public grandstand, and improved bar facilities in both sections of the ground.

Hay Brindage

L.T.A. Fixes Terms Visit By U S A Professionals

A fragmented report notes actions by LTA fixing terms and a visit by USA professionals. Mentions minor details about a list of participants and various places and dates with limited readable text.

Last Of Tourists Leave A City Scene

In Australia a rugby union group and relatives of Donald gathered as the last tourists departed Toowoomba. Lew Wiset and others observed a solemn moment with a fountain associated with Wentworth and a New South Wales team, while several members prepared for a Wentworth Holm gathering.

Levin Wieset Ask Sueawia Ruedy Tin Do Briabane Uni Syiney Everal Mudonald Toowoomba Lowes Dublin Hue AuUatralian Ariogtor Yan Heture Tooweanba Rugby Union Hid Yrm Wentworth Holm Weensland South Wales Neweil Valve Rugby Ula

Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Union Fixtures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions union fixtures and names like Kingnee and Spy Pompetien. Readable parts suggest planning or scheduling items, but details are obscured by garbled words. The passage lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize a specific news item.

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