This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
5
A scrambled dispatch notes a race at Albton Creek this afternoon with several contenders. WIL Ho, Slane, Bron Bevenm and Ite Divattns are listed among entrants, while Mort and newcomers are also mentioned as early leaders.
A short note reports that Joary T Brennan and four others appeal a Juelcup case. The document mentions defendants and related parties including Tai Bete SA and Ml Bae 83, with limited readable context on proceedings or dates.
Race notes describe Lord Bine achieving the best half mile amid waterlogged Ascot tracks. The meeting highlighted slow times and challenging conditions, with horses like Lalor and Savirday among notable performances. The report references divisions, hurdles, and various equine contenders facing damp course, including a cross country element and remarks on track deeps and footing.
Event listing appears jumbled with fragmented phrases. The readable elements mention weights for Saturday and multiple garbled names and terms, lacking coherent details or clear outcomes. No specific dates, places, or participants are identifiable.
A damaged OCR read discusses the use of cameras in racing and stewards duties, mentioning the Magic Eye system and the Queensland Turf Club committee. It notes proposals for camera use to detect rule breaches and improve race oversight, with references to officials, farms, and racing parlance.
A detailed discussion by H. Vernon Moreom analyzes how soil type, moisture, and seasonal conditions shape turfing for golf courses. It emphasizes lime and water management, with annual timing guidance for best results, and notes the need for tailored treatment across sections of fairways and greens.
Melbourne race reports describe Jolly Boy winning by a neck in the Seymour Cup. Despite interference and a late challenge from rivals, Jolly Boy held on to secure the victory as midnight approached, with betting and track conditions cited in the postrace notes.
A fragmented report details Nudgee and Toowoomba matches near Brisbane with references to venues Musgrave Nudgee BBC and Toowoomba. The account mentions park facilities, prices, and unclear outcomes as players and teams like Gayle and GEGS are cited amid a chaotic write up.
Hardstaff shows strong form, approaching notable records in recent trials. Players such as Uriutie, Katona, and Leicestershire teammates posted solid scores and team contributions across Yorkshire and Derbyshire matches, with Warwickshire and Nottingham figures also referenced in a wide-ranging competitive slate.
A garbled OCR paragraph mentions tourists and a match, referencing teams like Heat Wace and Bartnovnmtosshire with scattered numbers and place names. The legible elements describe an easy match scenario and a confusing mix of names and stats from the prior season.
Fragmented text references a Sydney lacrosse team and a Brisbane cricket context with names such as Boyle, Whited, and Planmeectaston. The piece blends sport notes, scores, and personnel from cricket and local leagues, including mentions of clubs, trophies, and match details amid a dense OCR corruption. Names and events are uncertain, but a historical sports essence is evident across Brisbane and Sydney teams.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Davis Cup venue and match context in North American competition. Names and details are garbled, but reference to teams or players suggests a setup match with unclear routing and dates.
Fragmented notes reference women’s bowls, junior rugby league, fixtures, canteen duties, and social events. The text mentions various names, dates, locations, and roles, including committees and stewards, with scattered references to meetings and schedules.
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses restructuring a title course, mentioning Gale and repeated references to rounds, players like Morrigan and Hattersley, and forthcoming events. It includes scattered names, places, and dates, with jagged phrasing and unclear context, but centers on a sports or competition schedule change and upcoming match details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.