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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1938

Page

4

Ferrier Proposes Pooled Purses for Open Pros

In Queensland championship week the idea was floated to pool prize money from local club professional purses and hold a single match play event on the Open course. Jim Ferrier argues visiting pros prefer one set of local conditions and a man to man format among peers would aid rising players.

Queensland Jim Ferrier Ths Louch Jim Perrier Sa Geb.g.a Ray Howarth Townsville Cairns Brisbane

Sydney Rugby Coach Wallace Confined With Bronchitis

Sydney coach A G Wallace known as Johnny Wallace is bedbound with severe bronchitis and will miss guiding the N S W rugby teams in forthcoming matches against Queensland and Victoria. He is expected to recover to handle State and Australian sides if needed later in the season against the All Blacks.

Sydney A. G Johnny") Wallace N.5.w Queensland Victoria G. Stone New South Wales Rugby Union Brisbane E. Gibbons New South Wales B. Ramaalll Western Suburbs Ramalll

South Coast Rugby picks strong Southport team for Wynnum clash

South Coast Rugby League names its Southport side to face Wynnum on June 5 in the Copa competition. A Grade selections include full back Cech and halves Mapper Melrose with forwards led by Philll Brims Crain and Thompson. B Grade features Nepper Turner Loh tisch and Remers with a strong forwards unit and emergencies listed for both grades.

Southport Wynnum Ac Wynnum Geropilty Giadehards Cech M. Hammell E. Linnane Teantaini Duncan Anthony L. Mapper J Melrose G. Phtll S. Smarie Brims S. Crain J. Thompson Bradinr Forwands J. Finch M. Stewart Knoeke W. Behm Sehneider Nepper J. Turner Vk Atkinson MM. Lohtisch Scaptaini W. Turner Halves T. Maginils BR. Remers Foreards

Bar to Intense Development in Northern Australia

Queensland’s pioneer spirit shaped aims for North Australia. Mr Wynne Williams urged rail links from the Queensland system into Barkly Tableland and head of the Victoria River to unlock open Mitchell grass country. He noted uneven rainfall hinders growth but saw potential assets if funded ventures continue.

Queensland Wynne Williams Queensland Historical Society Imal Hehe Northern Australia Northern Territory Western Australia North Australia Darwin Australia Barklyn Mitchell Guicensland Tts Mr. Wynne Dro Fossilor W. LL Payne J. W. Pletcher Northern Territory Development Commission Wyndham Victoria

Decline of Population Highlights Dubious Growth in Australia

The Rev Father Owen Dudley touring Brisbane for the Catholic Missionary Society warns Australia faces a population decline. He urges baby bonuses, fewer contraceptives, and pro-family policies as France and others struggle with shrinking birthrates. He also criticizes Sydney as overly Americanized and notes few communists in Australia. Dudley plans further stops in New Zealand America and Jamaica before returning to England.

Owen Dudley Brisbane Cathalic Missionary Society of Endowed France Japan Father Dudley Sydney Catholic Missionary Society England Scotland Wales New Zealand America Jamaica

Quarry Men Killed at Watson Quarries in Adelaide

Two quarrymen died and a third was injured at the Watson quarries near Adelaide. Peter Basutoff and a man named Manu, both Macedonians, were killed while Percy Schiein sustained non fatal injuries. The rock blast is believed caused by a premature explosion.

Adelaide Watson Quarries Peter Basutoff Manu Percy Schiein

Healy Reappointed President of Tattersall’s Club

J Healy serves as Tattersall’s Club president for a fifth year following T M Hall’s retirement. Since joining in 1914, Healy rose through treasurer and vice presidency, shaping a modern, hospitable club. He previously contributed to Bundaberg turf and Dublin Harriers, with quail and duck shooting as his current main sport.

J. Healy Tattersall's T. M. Hall Healy Bbe Bundaberg Turf Club Wiz Dublin Haddington Harriers

Two Fours Share Lead at Booroodabin Jubilee Bowling

With one round remaining at the Booroodabin Bowling Club golden jubilee, Kerr and Chee tham lead with eight wins each. Rees, previously joint leader, lost to Jones 25 to 19 yesterday as scores across multiple matchups are recorded, including Bennett 19 Kerr 33 and Wililema 16 Wilson 20.

Booroodabin Kerr Cheetham Rees Jones Bennett Wililema Wilson Exton Ipswich Methroth Posreana Munro

Australians Improve as Left Handers Threaten Britain

London May 31 The Australian team, said manager Walker, are playing better tennis than on arrival and will be hard to beat. Three left handed players give Britain an advantage in the Manchester match. The Australians face Paris in June for the French championships.

Courier-Mail London Walker Britain Manchester Paris

Association Draws Metropolis Banders Women's Mixed Events

Association draws detail a day of competitions with numerous named entries such as Elma Boronia Blue, Rosehill Sunshine, Watergarden Bee, Yarra Glen Victoriya, and Crescent teams. The schedule lists byes, wins, places, and promotions across several venues, with the annual troghins presentation set for Ritz Hall on June 9 under Addiniie Gireet at Pun.

Metropeliian Bardeours A.A. Winooks Roxy Cremome Miga Bluebird Elma Boronia B.A. Rosehill Sunshine Morstham Winoaka Gardenia Pratimes Murtel Watergarden Verona Yarra Glen Filviya Barnet Glass Lynwood Bue Cres Elfreda Rangers Wynmore White Kelvin White Weatlands Belford Crescent Eifreda Blue Evansdale Gold Bye Merry Gh Bloc Lucktes Kelvin Blue Wenmore Gold Ritz Hall Addiniie Gireet Pun

Lucky number for dogs at Tweed Heads greyhound meet

At Tweed Heads Greyhound Coursing Club tonight the number four proved lucky as dogs carried it to six wins in ten races and two seconds. Maestro was disqualified for one month for fighting in the last race amid a program of Maiden, Trial, Encourage and Novice Stakes events over 400 and 505 yards with multiple contenders and close finishes.

Tweed Heads Talla Aenrih J. Dive Mead Ucck Generous Albert Lengen Sandy Trillion Divas Giakes Spotted Wonder Nola de Alono Uncle Toby Black Empire Proubie Maker Luyso Far East Gjarneid

Champion Returns To Form At Lismore Meet

Caesar wins the Maiden Stake at the Linmiare Club show, showing form back after bucking from higher to lower divisions. Races feature expected winners like Pretty Cash and Caesar with dividends listed and tight finishes noted.

Caesar Lismore Suesoay Cantar Linmiare Tima Guinty Wat Flash Ronald Lass O' Por Lunea A.w—Ulace Santo Ai Aero Liss Lengiha Milebra Waia Morlite Irnglha Tinto

MRS MORROW WINS AT INDOOROOPILLY GOLF MEET

Indooroopilly events crown Mrs Morrow former state champion sweeping 16 hole stroke play net 69 from gross 74 in the sweepstakes. She defeats Mrs Cormle in the final while Mrs Bishonden beats Mrs Thomas in a semi final and Mrs Gardiner and Mrs Munson tie for A grade net 78.

Brisbane Goldfinch Petrie de Cuddinge Mrx Ara Lahe Cannon Als Leosk Danks Aly

Canadian and Peninsula golf events headline regional associates meet

A chaotic note lists upcoming events for Canadian tournament participants and regional clubs. Indooroopilly hosts an open stroke event with postponements to next week for Hirat rounds. Peninsula Club opens its first open event Saturday June 11 for a mixed Canadian foursome with entries due June 6. Victoria Park Associates stage a qualifying round for a 4 trophy, with a postponed monthly medal and a long roster of competing members, while Sandgate announces an open mixed foursomes for Sir James and Lady Bleir trophies on June 5 with entry closing tomorrow and Saturday play-off draws set for Mr. FE. T. Lesebere’s trophy.

Indooroopilly Indonroopilly Hirat Indogroapiily Associates Wilice Peninsula Penicoutn Victoria Park Associates Nixon-Smithy K. Koenish FR. W. Corsan Ia. M. Boyland Hoffmen G. Anderson Mien M. Todd Mins OG Kelly Hill QO. McCartney J. Emerson Dent Marconi V. Toly N. BD. Day Mre. Schaub N. "Poon Sandgate James Tady Bleir FE. T. Lesebere Ef. T. Jones K. Clarion A. K. Anderson D. Murray D. Roberts J. Fowler

Overlin to Meet Sabatino in Sydney Boxing Night

Stadiums Ltd directors will match American middleweight Ken Overlin against Alillo Sabatino following Henneberry rest. Sabatino was set to fight Fred Wenneberry before Henneberry requested rest. the bout with Sabatino is scheduled in three weeks.

Sydney Stadiums Ltd Ken Overlin Fred Henneberry Alillo Sabatino Sabatino Fred Wenneberry Henneberry Dwyerlin

Wynnum Boxing and Wrestling Tournament Results at Star Theatres

Wynnum Amateur Athletic Club hosted a boxing and wrestling night revealing multiple weight class outcomes. G Masel edged L Steinbach 2-1 in middleweight. J Hebron defeated A Parsons by fall in featherweight. H Neaves beat Vickers on points. J White stopped Byam on a technical knock out in the second. D Moore won on points over J McDonald. FR Jackson defeated Sh Pox by stoppage in the first. M Shanahan beat J McGormack on points. AL Johns beat L Davis on points. H Finlayson won by knock out in the third round.

Wynnum Winmuts District Amateur Athletic Club Star Theatres Wynnum Central G. Masel L. Steinbach J. Hebron D. Ao Parsons Ann Fall Doring H. Neaves Vickers J, White Byam D. Moore J. McDonald Jackson Ihidi D. Sh Pox M. Shanahan J. McGormack Polite AL Johns L. Davis H. Finlayson Henry Imouhe

Unclear racing card fragment with mixed notes and terms

A garbled OCR fragment lists horse names, dividends, lengths, times, and odds with scattered terms like Ghopat and No Can Do. Several lines reference Time ORGS ENCOURAGE STAKES and various race details, but the text is incomplete and not coherently structured.

Ghopat Lowghar Bonny Coment Ustrous Ravens L Roma Lad Ce Tet J Rf Bravo

Pike Cup presentation moods soften by absence

At Brisbane Cricket Ground last Saturday afternoon the Pike Cup was awarded to the Northern Suburbs Rugby League team with the late donor John Pike absent. Mrs Pike attended with mixed emotions as Frank Fullerton, Brisbane Rugby League patron, praised John Pike’s contributions to the League. The piece also notes Ernie Silverton’s enthusiasm for Tweed players and recalls Fullerton’s rugby and cricket talents and leadership in Valley Club.

Northern Suburbs Brisbane Cricket Ground John Pike Pike Fullerton Brisbane Valley Club Ernie Silverton Tweed Carltons B.R.L Exhibition Ground

Sydney rugby notes on park use and player updates

The report discusses Moore Park usage amid protest threats and notes Sydney areas reclaiming park lands. It mentions NSW Rugby Union injuries and players Ramalll and Gibbons, plus referee appointment questions for international games and NSW railways team plans.

Inter University golf matches in Rose Bay progress

Melbourne and Sydney scored wins in the first round of the Inter-University golf championships at Rose Bay. Queensland struggled on unfamiliar greens and faced Melbourne’s strength in foursomes. Sydney beat Adelaide and will meet Queensland tomorrow while Melbourne faces Adelaide. Thursday’s singles decide the titles with Ackland Borman not defending.

Sydney Melbourne Queensland Adelaide Rose Bay Lenin Ydney New South Walesunior P. Cambourn J. Paylor J. Stokes G. Andrew Cattenach W. D. Ackland Borman

Premiers Head Table in Urst division soccer

Bundamba Rangers led last season by one point from St allen s Booval Stars and Oxley United after the eighth round. St Helens threaten leaders with strong goal averages 53 for 17 against. Erle Young of St Helens is top scorer with 22 goals. Booval Stars and Oxley players among leading scorers.

Bundamba Rangers Stallen Booval’ Stars Oxley United St. Helens DO. FP AL Pe Nolens Booval Shara Evans Ocakin Biackstone Fineuppid Rovers Oya Brothers Young Erle Young Rhehe Hoa Whayers J. Coleman iIl Helenst A. Dire Boova Stara Ian Nntind Cee Brittain Oxley Ron Tim Millan Bud Aru Helens L. Coleman Nas A. Dies Aooval Siorss Floanvida Bonval Beary Metala Helenat G. Britthin Cirenne Hiindemba Rangers A. Mewton A. Mewton Iconichans, Hh. Newton Corinthiains and Ay Yocksan Corinthians Ene

New Zealand Rugby Union article clarifies myths around league exodus

In a May issue, Mgr Geof Pownall addresses claims that New Zealand rugby faces a mass switch to league. He argues the sport remains strong in Auckland with little league elsewhere, notes the forward strength of the All Blacks, and explains Maori participation, trial-game changes, and team selection after the inter-island game in Wellington.

Sir Mgr Geof Pownall New Zealand Auckland Your Dulles Roblem Ener Mt Athletic Park Wellington Ward Cobden Sich Gaime Springboks H. R. Pollock J. M. Watt D. G. Oubden H. N. Mitchell G. Morrison C. le Quesne C. Gill Nes C. Saxton B.S. Sadler Ran Fiji H.T. Pearce Pearce Phrate New Zealand Rugby Union Agareet N. Matthews Engle Street Brisbane

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