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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

2

SINGER FINDS BEETHOVEN POPULAR IN AUSTRALIA

Australian baritone Harold Williams notes growing taste for Beethoven during his Brisbane arrival and Australia tour. He predicts rising popularity as he visits Brisbane for the Red Cross War Fund concert with Professor Bernat Hel Huonguet and accompanist Andrea Alistaban.

Beethoven Australia Peasie Harold Williams Brisbane Austrailen Sretestry Mr Williams Red Crow War Fund Andief Alistaban Jatie Sunwil Berna Mr. Willits ATF jean'Major Vane

Lost eel battle spurs river rescue tale

A distressed scene unfolds as a man fights a large eel in a river pool. Onlookers, including a government survey crew member, watch the struggle and eventual rescue attempt end with the eel momentarily evading capture before retreating to deeper water.

Contempt Motion Dismissed in Brisbane Court

The Brisbane Criminal Court discharged the contempt motion against Sunderland who admitted on February 19 at Myendetta West Charleville to killing 18 sheep with intent to steal. The judge said no case was made to punish merely for publishing a sensational article. The proceedings were dismissed but the matter left Sunderland to face possible sentence.

Sunderland B.A. Douglas Brisbane Crimin Court Myendetta West Charleville Apel West Courier Mtail Courier-Mait SAF Gowrie Islmiion Aia Queensland Aloe Horberick Kenneth Macdomald Highgate Eebart McGil Sunder Tnie Weislall Wwe Wl Ingettier Wanstail McGill T Real Thynne Macuytnes

Women's Bowls Pennant Draw Surges Across Regions

Fragmented OCR shows a women's bowls pennant draw with numerous names and places including venues like Riverview and Tacoma. The jumbled text mentions competitors and multiple clubs, suggesting a regional pennant event with several teams and players named.

Track stars shine in blur of names on Azent oval

The meeting highlighted many riders and horses including Max Corban Bobby Boy and Brikburn with late surges and close finishes. Performances from Fair Wear Brown Bread and Glasson are noted alongside other sprint and distance efforts with several riders achieving strong times before tough close calls.

Azent Brinkburn Fair Wear Aid Max Corban Gamne Ali Bobby Boy The Cinders Brikburn Sassilin Wei Nicely Gianaion Conogram Mix Caran Lady Palwyn Turion Uwking

Associates Reduce Handicaps at Ashgrove Race

Mrs. K. Dewling reduced a handicap at Ashgrove yesterday from 7 to 10. Details mention multiple riders and horses with various claimed figures and performances, including names such as Fay Gauunnut, Moninis, and Teagan. The report strings together race entries, outcomes, and participant notes in a crowded, error-filled summary.

K. Dewling Hanitiean Ashgrove Foun Men Wilson Fay Gauunut

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