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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

4

Motor Cycling Attempt By Traveller Reporter

Traveller reports a promising motor cycling attempt by Mrs Vaida Unthank to set a women’s record at Coolangatta. Weather conditions are expected to influence the plan as she prepares to begin from Clayfield with a group including several women racers.

Beyne Vaida Jas Babar Mss Busi Beerwais Fu Ua Victoria Cihanke Coolangatta Heverah Migs Joyew Burry

Club events and races at city venues reported

Local clubs announce upcoming meets with details on contestants and events. The Mercury Club, Briabine Club and Motor GyCleNal Fishing Club plan gatherings and competitions next week, with entries from Adelaide and others and notes on timing and venues.

Aue ameKuimy Weil Beishine Clubs Auoeming Wothy Mércury Club Briabine Club I Gurciyanr Renbhiry Baday Auli Huishwe Tigpinpin Ibbane Adelaide Biren Suriday Qurensiang Speedwey Eli Ibs Wlemble Imrne Aimee OL Te el Raway

Triumphs Set High Speed Averages At Brookland Meet

A Triumph Tiger led a test at Brookland England with speeds around 6.46 and WAL mph, as a Triumph Speed Twin achieved notable averages. Observers noted the event featured multiple machines in showrooms, with ACU sanctioned trials concluding successfully. The Tiger’s performance was highlighted as especially impressive amid strong overall speeds.

Brookland England

Victorian Emergency Motor Cyclists Move Noted

The Emergency Corps led by Victorian motorcyclists plans moved action at a recent meeting. Officials, including the president of the Auto Cycle Union of Victoria, discussed resignations and upcoming events amid tensions and organizational changes affecting the state’s motorcycling community.

Teaiion Spraaats Riley Communication Orpe Fas Victoria saCloth Wilie State Civil “Evergency Tit & Auto Cycle Union of Victoria Aks Cew Tumirnan Corbina Liesl Penni Speedway Seneien New South Wafs Chelimaatires Air Powers Hans W'Hawites Tina Liziew Eammek Belgium Mali Ameri Wilkes Bromus Nowyver ADI Ihaeat

All-Day Carnival at Kingston

Kingston hosts an all-day carnival featuring four races on Monday June 12. Percy Chubah promotes the event with the main draw a 0 mile all powers handicap, plus 2 mile and 5 lap races, including novice and rideout events. The card includes a 2 mile endurance test and a two-lap pace section as part of the program.

Percy Chubah

Global 12 Month Cycle Ride Sparks English Tour

A scrambled report describes a 12 months cycle ride across England, with references to locations like Brisbane and New South Wales, events on Saturdays, and a notable distance milestone. The piece mentions figures such as Frank Arthur and a potential comet sighting linked to a Australian inquiry, reflecting a mix of travel, sport, and science in a historical newspaper fragment.

England Gorsin Nighes Taos Evonta Niles Avatrallun Nicolson Queenan Bernary Benen Harrin Frank Arthur Brisbane Peomoloe Utah Mata Fire Ravine New South Wales

Council Elections in Lavine District Highlights

Fragmented OCR notes show civic ballot activity with names like Dylan Newy and Basterns ME, referencing a March timing and multiple local figures. Vague lines mention wards, committees, and a required legal notice, suggesting a community election briefing with uncertain details.

Ates Cuyniai FE Metiahey Sven Dylan Newy Paquets Baster A Ieee Neal Sally

15000 Forms For Diggers Army Reserve

The article notes 15000 forms for the Diggers Reserve and outlines a plan under the League led by Mr TED Muriny to concentrate on the B Vlas reserve. It describes a program for men aged 45 to 60, with service terms extending beyond peace, and mentions training for service in various forces of the Empire.

HS Lonires Quentland Tie League Ted. Muriny Lee Jess Tan

Move For Senate Reform In Canberra Debate

A fragmented report from Canberra outlines reform moves as Labour, NSW, and the Coalition clash over senate practices and electoral expenses. The government faces pressure on committee appointments and representation in the Lower House while opposing parties push for changes to the electoral system.

Canberra Labour Nsw Ceheeitine Babu Ertacm Ward Addis

Clearing Station for Hospital Move and Local Transit

Disjointed OCR notes describe moving a hospital clearing station at East Coorparoo and related transit, with fragmented mentions of planning, permits, and site features. Names, dates, and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text but indicate official relocation and associated logistics.

Federal Divorce Law Council Action Hobart

A chaotic report cites actions by a Federal Divorce Law Council in Hobart. It mentions figures such as Sinead Wise, Premier Praera, and various officials including Mr A DO McGill KC, the Prime Minister Mir PG Mende WE, and secretary Me N Henderson. The fragment hints at leadership changes and a proposed divorce bill amid political turnover.

Wee Rowland N. Henderson Heneurer

Unclear Prague message claims new Prime Minister and ministers

A Prague message reports General Alo Bilas named Prime Minister for Gregheslovaklig Brodeciacale with Baron von Neuriihs in a senior role. It misstates positions of Frei and general Sin y, with uncertain details and fragmented phrasing.

CAPCM Messaun Prague Alo Bilas Prine Méissier de Gregheslovaklig Brodeciacale Baron von Neuriihs Frei Sin

Elphinstones Engine Tenter and Odd Rival Claims

Fragmentary text describes Elphinstones with a special Engine Tenter claimed to fix faults and aid engineering. It references cities, figures, and a vague war mention as well as scattered names, phrases, and garbled sentences without clear narrative.

Elphinstones Elphinstone

Griffith candidate speaks amid party endorsement

A Queensland political scene center on MP McConaine, backing from the Australian Party and the West Queensland Women’s Electoral League. McConan says he seeks candidacy to serve fellow New South Wales and district supporters, while North Britain’s leadership outlines regional development and state presidency plans. The event features remarks from Min. Tr. Stewart and other party figures.

McCona Ine Engorsea Unt Australia Party Adressen Ne Memory Momyigside Wraueh Queensland Womens Eiittoral League Westercay McConan Bai North Hiratind Stewart

Toowoomba Prepares Strong Bulimba Cup Team

Toowoomba will meet Brisbane in the Bulimba Cup opener on Saturday with a youthful side. Coach LA Kearne y details a group bidding Queensland honours, naming key players such as Wally Marke and Bill Brown as strong bids. The team includes center Alan Martin and others showing improving form as selection for the state team nears.

Kearney TooWoomba Brisbane Toowoombs Toowoombes Queensland New South Wales Amir Wally Marke Bill Brown Laing Keeniy Vaikely Alans Maetin Shanesort Toy Poe Silty Trent Row Tack Haley Pame Stark

Racing in the South West race results summary

A fragmentary report from Charleville and surrounding clubs notes racing events in the south west. Details are unclear but reference to participants, venues, and motions suggests club activity and local results. The text mentions Charleville Digger, Sw Central Wargo, and motions tied to the event.

Insurance for Jockeys Rights and Racing Fees

A garbled report outlines insurance for jockeys and related racing association matters. It mentions The Downs Association, Queensland references, and adjustments to annual premiums and meeting dates, with unclear names and specifics due to OCR issues. The fragment hints at policy provisions and fines tied to race days and provincial meetings.

Dallainn Youre Racing Association Ye Huale Insurance le Fesnhanie Loko Ga Downs Nit Vaeang Qurenttanal Uli Chiwad Chiwad She Recknampiin Fockey Club Queensland Tha Paryns Bae CN

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