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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
The Albion Park race day featured Bon Bouche winning the 2000 double Aton, with mention of Horses and bettors at the track. Several horses and backers were named in a bustling, error-ridden report as the event unfolded and spectators observed the results.
A tangled race narrative describes a Glen order mishap and near disaster as runners jostle for position. Dust and Be nid eM Jo contend for the lead while others fade. Mount Bolten and BentEio struggle, with late surges from Coma Tineswee and Jigme failing to convert.
A jumble of horse names and stakes terms appears in a fragmented racing list headed by Doomben Cup. The shuffled items include Creditor, Spearshane, Tili Minson, Brownell, and Royal Routine among numerous others, with no clear results or context.
Carmen Barth will deliver a fitness talk at the Brisbane venue, with anticipation of boxing demonstrations and an art exhibition following the lecture. Organized by Min Queruiland Amateur Busing and Wrretoi, the program aims to showcase physical training and related artistic displays.
Tres Vite wins the CQ Amateur Cup and looks to complete a treble in distance events at Rockhampton meetings. Rocklumpion Cup and Dunbarn Handicap placements shown, with Hustond and others noted as contenders and an inquiry opened into a related incident. A wagering profit estimate of £1300 is projected for the event.
The report outlines shifts in national code teams with several players moved between clubs. Key names include Kirk, Parton, Windsor, and the Pugh brothers, with injuries and suspensions affecting selection. The document notes upcoming matches and training camps as teams prepare for Saturday fixtures and a likely lineup.
Bromwich and Quist may visit Brisbane for Milton Exhibition championships in August and bring the Davis Cup. The QLTA committee plans to urge the Australian council to invite the players for Red Cross fund matches on the Saturday before the championships.
A contested rugby union match is planned between Queensland and an international selection. The event faces objections over scheduling and player eligibility, with several athletes named and a key organizer resigning from the executive.
A jumbled collection mentions Moore and quick wins as well as Australian champion scenes, with scattered references to players, venues, and meetings. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the piece seems to touch on sports results, upcoming events, and local notices.
An irregular report notes Queen ND prevailing in a Licensed Victuallers contest amid a noisy gale. Key figures include KH Connally and A Nichi with local officials overseeing the event. The chaotic OCR text references venues, dates, and participants in unclear order.
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