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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
6
The page lists handicaps across divisions with horse names such as ABRURANCE PRAIRIE BACHELOR JESSIE S ECHO and BROADWAY GOLDEN WISDOM THE ARROW. It includes handicaps ranging from 1.90 to 4.20 with entries like ILENT MONASH TORLY ADMINISTRATOR ROYMOND and LOCAL LAD GOLDEN HOME, reflecting a compact betting program.
Queensland wicket keeper Tallon may stay with South Town Tallon but reportedly intends to transfer from South Brisbane Club to Easter Suburbs in the upcoming Chining cricket season. The move could affect matches in Brisbane arena with November 17 start date for practice and Rand matches.
The page outlines probable riders across divisions including Sixth, Fifth, and Seventh HCP events with entries from Mag. Hep Broadway and other venues. It lists horses like Reindeer and Batmenin Raner, with divisions and handicaps noted, reflecting a busy racing program and entry uncertainties.
A garbled report reproduces multiple division handicaps from a track meet. Mentions include SIXTH and FIFTH divisions with horses like GREAT FELT MISS WYOBIE CONAMORE and ROSS BAY. Races pace over half to five furlongs, with claims of neck and length margins and various winners noted in scattered fragments.
Sydney man may bowl for Valley as club reshapes after UW.wooma departure. Absence of a slow bowler weakens attack but newcomer possibilities emerge. O'Connor and Power face uncertain selection while Williamson shifts to Brisbane. Potters transfer rumors, Berry Avrichs and others could boost batting strength.
The finance subcommittee approved funds for the Country Committee to support the Maroochy, South Coast, and other regions. Allocations include Maroochy £100, Mackay £90, Warwick £50, South Coast £25, with overall support to aid local tickets and travel. The grants were endorsed by the finance subcommittee after several meetings and confirmed by the country committee executive last week.
Fragmented report notes bookmakers at a city event facing scrutiny as officials consider stricter enforcement. A petition urged fair betting display amid confusion over actions by stewards and local authorities.
England captain led a stubborn recovery as MCC staggered to 104 for seven and 85 at stumps after West Indies seized the initiative. Bowes was deadly on a drying pitch and put the visitors under pressure with swift spells. Notable resistance came from Hardstaff and Paynter as Compton and Martindale contributed with the ball, leaving the door open for a dramatic finish.
Dawon fit again after breaking news of his recovery, the Kangaroo wing forward announced his return to the Queensland side for the clash with New South Wales at Brisbane. He attended last Saturday's match in crutches but walked yesterday after hospital treatment, boosting Queensland's attack ahead of the team announcement after the Sydenham match.
NSW selectors ring changes with Bennyman McAndrew Farrell and Redman to face Ipswich today while Denton Hydn Goodwin Harrison bolster attack. Gibb, Ipswich star, unlikely to leave state despite offers from Sydney clubs. prefers attractive terms and local mine work.
A confusing OCR fragment reports an executive of a Queensla Journing Association with a three year term and a dog related event. The text references a Kibher Band and a rocklea incident, but details are unclear and names are garbled.
United States golfer Radcliffe Kane, noting recent form from 1995 and 1997 as a top amateur, practiced at Victoria Park. He scored early birdies despite unfamiliarity, using borrowed clubs while awaiting his own arrival from Calgary. He planned to return to Victoria Park for another round.
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