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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows Vergure prevailing comfortably in a contested event. Multiple garbled names and places appear, including stray references to Bay, France, and Page 1, but the exact event, participants, and outcome remain obscured by damaged content.
A disrupted report records the Victorian bowlers losing their third contest in a tight regional fixture. Details are sparse, but the outcome confirms another defeat for the team amid unclear scoring and players.
A bustling card features coursing handicaps and racing odds across venues, detailing selections like Toya, Amon, and Amos, with references to trains, airlines, and city races. The report notes Saturday fixtures, key matchups, and notable speed times, shaping bets for fans and bettors.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Allied divisions and countdowns with dates and notes of emphasis. Mentions Empire threats and military groups in a wartime program style.
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