Realm of Bowls and Pennant Fixtures News
The Queensland Bowling Association led by President J Chapman will visit Wynnum Bowling Club with a party including B J W Paton Farquher and M A Hearnibrook among officials. Pennant entries are expected to set records as clubs plan multiple teams, with Malmoor Ithaca South Brisbane among entrants. Drainage work at South Brisbane Club nears completion, while other greens remain out of service. An article by George Bimpeon discusses bias in open bowls and possible rules review by the International Board.
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Queensland Bowling Association
J. ¥. Chapman
Wynnum Bowling Club
Pialita Party
Mesrin
J. W
BD. Farquher
M. A Hearnibrook
W. J. Gtrachan
F.C. Spphiere
F. Watts
J. B. Price
Pennant
Malmoral
Ithaca
South Bridge
P. C. Sapeford
South Brisbane
Enersbane
Graceville
George Bimpeon
Arkle
London “Daily Mail
International Board
Arthur Taylor
Championsale
Memre
Harding
Massey
Watson
Noyes
Whitehouse
Tucker
Windsor
Buosley
Pays
Campbell
Mdougall
Barker
Bennett
J. Thomson
Murray
Bradbury
Henderson
Collins
Bright
Collard
Famonds
Gareden
O'Connell
Sinde
Bailey
Jones
Dr. Brown
Nundah
Brighhouse
Fiant
Gamble
Wood
Jrosen
Crisp
Wrigley
Kels
Immenta
Waters
Derrick
Elyba
Boorcodabin
Chapman
Bouchard
Brown
P. A. Brown
Searup
Yeowart
Younger
R. Birrell
Phillips
New Farm
Preety
Ede
Reon
A. E. Chare
Maum
O. Savage
Wynnum
Apm
I. Ham
Kiaservicea
W. R. Pitter
Alex. ‘Terdich
J. A. Armstrong
Collingwood Rooster
Bert Mercer
Yeronga
H. A. Manahen
T. W. Thomason
Emalier
Southport
Tweed
Cara
Tam
P. W. Buckham
W. J. Ewart
Club News Delivers Busy Weekend Plans and Honors
Hamilton club notes report temporary chair changes, member elections, and upcoming dos to arrange draws for 1933 34 competitions. District clubs announce matches venues and player lists for Windsor Nundah Sandgate and other venues with numerous player calls and health updates.
Queenslanders eye representation in junior and bigger championships
In club meetings athletes excel as junior champion ships and other events show strong form. The decathlon begins Saturday with ten events spread over two Saturdays including 100 and 490 metres, broad jump, discus throw, 1000 metres, shot put, javelin, and hurdles.
Perry Shadowed as Turnbull Shines in Exhibition Match
In Los Angeles on September 3 Australian Turnbull and Elizabeth Ryan defeated Perry-Mira Heeley 6-3 0-1 in an exhibition at the Pacific tournament. Turnbull dominated Perry with five aces, strong net play, and decisive service games. Doubles action saw Stoeffen and Vines beat Rynereld and Stratford 6-2 4-3 3-4.
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Australian Press Association
Los Angeles
D. PB. Turnbull
Australia
Elizabeth Ryan
F. J. Perry
Mira Mary Heeley
Miss Sorias
Perry
L. Stoeffen
H. E. Vines
Ryn
Ereld Stratford
Crawford intends to keep amateur status in tennis
A letter to Secretary of the Queensland Lawn Tennis Association from Jack Crawford expresses pleasure at Wimbledon victory and hope that the Davis Cup will return to Australia. He states he is not considering turning professional and thanks the STA for its congratulations on his Wimbledon success.
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Jack Crawford
Queensland Lawn Tennis Association
Phillips
Crawford
S.T.A
Perry and Crawford in British critics showdown
London critics led by Brwie Harris rate F. J. Perry above J. B. Crawford in a European assessment. Harris cites Perry’s Forest Hills win as stronger direct evidence than Crawford’s French championship and Wimbledon results, placing other players like Cochet Austin Vines and Reed among notable contenders.
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London
Brwie Harris
Evening Standard
F. J. Perry
J. B. Crawford
Cochet
Austin
Vines
Satah
Broemfen
Rhielda
Menwel
Lee
Harris
Perry
Forest Hills
Slither
Crawford
South Brisbane Association Sees Rising Player Numbers
More than 2000 players will compete this Saturday as South Brisbane Association expands for summer with 278 affiliated teams. Last summer 63 teams joined, winter totals reached 101, and with two days left to affiliate the count already surpasses the hundred mark.
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South
Graceville Ladies Midweek Summer Fixtures Draws
Graceville Ladies Association opens midweek summer fixtures with draws for A B and O grades to start Wednesday. Home teams listed with venues Glenwood Kingsley Dalveen Rockton Hartgrove and others. Matches may begin at 1 pm latest 1.45 pm. Graceville Association also publishes seats and sections for the fixtures and a Ladies Summer Tennis Championship draw for Wednesday at Jackann Doomben with several pairings and entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceville Ladies
Associaton
Glenwood I
Glenwood Ill
Kingsley Lv
Glenwood IL
Dalveen
Rockton
Glenwood
Sinnet
Antegrove
Kingsley IL
Bockton Bs
Hartgrove
Rolem
Oreya
Sunshine IL
Mian Oravy
Sumabine
Cass
Graceville Association
Maeociation
Peanant Eee Bell
Hameo
Dalkeith
Watts
Monaco
Mandalay
Maybell
Cadonia
Sateen Kingaley
Myall
Vineo II
Auriga v. Myons
Ima
Ladies’ Summer Association
Bepher Pelimateneerate Court
Jackann Doomben
Richards
Bhian
Mesdames Webster
Douglas
Mim Knights
Mra
Atkinson
Wiging
Miss Marshall
Taylor and Winn's
Adelaide Street
Thistle Tourney Postponed Due To Rain
A Thistle tournament scheduled for today has been postponed due to weather. Players and officials will reschedule at a later date.
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Thistle Tourney Folttoned
Thistle
Best Deen
Rifle Shooting Controversy Over Australian Ammunition
Queensland rifle clubs debate October issuance of ammunition. Mark VII and Mark VI ammunition concerns dominate a Metropolitan District Rifle Clubs Union meeting led by President W M Donald. Updates include complaints sent to army headquarters, Lockyer Union note on spoons, and Malidsy memorial trophy scores by W Cook and F W Stafford with a shoot off planned at Enoggera.
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Ttme
Queensland
Rfle Clubs Union
W. G. Duncan
W. Mdonald
Life
Eluba
Mret
A. T. Jackson
Army
Melbourne
Lockyer Union
Metropolitan Union
Macartney Bliisi
Gatton
W. Cook
City of Brisbane
F. W. Stafford
Central Club
Enoggera
Clarke Memorial Shield rifle event at Boggera range
Teams from City of Brisbane Western Suburbs United Service and Coorparoo compete for the Clarke Memorial Shield at Boggera range on Saturday. Premieres and top A and B grade shooters from Brisbane vie to win the memorial trophy in a keen rifle contest.
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Buoggera Range
Ove Tre
Brades
H. P. Clarke
Ssield
City of
Arei
Coorparoo
M. P. Clarte
Bright Outlook for Brisbane Rowing Season Opens
The 1903 34 rowing season begins in Brisbane with the Brisbane Rowing Club hosting the Bridge Reach regatta on the river. Metropolitian clubs, including Commercial, G.P.S., and Brisbane, prepare for the end of March championship eights as old boys club entrants debut and new fours and racing eight from Brahene Club are christened by officials D Joyce and BR Gill. The program features tub pairs, ladies crew events, open fours, senior fours, maiden eights, and trial fours, with University and Toowong crews among participants.
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Brisbane
Tegatta
Jenet
Ion Inet Sesson
Eeighta
Alan Peneem Tetr
A. Bigging
Seoe G. Rutherford
W. McMaster
J. M'Guire
W. Haenke
T. Osborne
Brisbane Grammar School
Regatte
Commercial Club
BR. Gill
Brahene Club
D. Joyce
Racing
Bristene Club
Joye
G.P
T. Shields
North Denk
L. Sparkes
Joyce
O.P
FP Edwards
Commercial
Bscott
BR. Gregory
G.F.B
J. T. Cummings
L. B. Smith
Brisbane Grammar School Old Boys
University Crew
J. Richarda
Brarae Ph Hobbs
A. Javan
Toowong
B. Lovelock
A. Benyard
G.P.S
MR. Voerell
D. Petrie
Toowong No
J. Teter
B. Smith
Wong
Sunstane Grammar School
Old Bays Club
Brisbane Club
O.fs
University Club
Queensland boxers and wrestlers eye Australasian titles
Queensland prospects loom in boxing and wrestling as NM champions and contenders from New South Wales Victoria Tasmania and South Australia prepare to clash with New Zealand entrants. D Humphries returns while Cook and Lonergan loom strong. Puts meets Australia champion H rf in a likely thrill packed weigh division as officials welcome visiting teams at Parliament House.
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Pute
O'Brien
Cook
Burns
M'Aulay
Smith
Cox
Cohen
Queensland
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
South Australia
D. Humphries
Queaneland
Lonergan
Puts
H. Rf
Reputa
Toma Ara
New Zealand
CG. Busi
Purdia
Wha
Quesnaland
J. Bropford
Parliament House
Stopford
Pollock
Legislative Assembly
Brisbane
National Titles In Brisbane: Young Boxers And Wrestlers
The Gamester reports that ambitious young boxers and wrestlers will represent Queensland in the Australian championships at Brisbane Stadium. He notes a storied history dating to 1825 and predicts a strong Queensland showing, with a squad of capable fighters chosen to uphold the maroon name.
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Quesnaland
Brisbane Stadium
Chatepinne
Brisbane
Queensland
Hul
Mienert
Muir
M. Wilson
Kedron Club to stage 100 mph Myting furlong event at Myrtletown
Speeds near 100 miles per hour are expected at Myrtletown next Saturday when Kedron Chub hosts a Myting furlong race. Riders include Bob Todd on an International Norton and Eddie Smythe on a Douglas dirt-track machine. Entries close Thursday with the event set to start at 2 50 pm.
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Myrtletown
Bob Todd
Norton
Denley
Charlie Shanahan
I Hopper
Kedron Club
Eddie Smythe
Douglas
Maers
Bill Jeffers
Alwyn Neville
Rudge
Arthur Lane
Cheap Travel 1100 Miles For 10/4 Test Ride
Fred Armfield of Victoria rode 1100 miles from Melbourne to Sydney and back on a British lightweight machine. Observer C Wilson sealed the fuel tank at start. Armfield spent 10/4 on Shell spirit and oil, averaging 222.5 miles per gallon and using 22 3 pints of oil overall.
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Fred
Armfield
Victoria
Miles
Melbourne
Sydney
C. Wilson
Secetary
Auto
Cycle Union of Victoria
Wilson
Shell Spirit
Frank Arthur to headline Exhibition Speedway opening
Queensland rider Frank Arthur former Australian dirt track captain in England will appear at the Exhibition Speedway opening on Saturday October 14 He will attempt to break the lap record and take part in other events Wally Little Dick Smythe Dick Sulway and Frank Pearce also named on the opening program Beacon tickets are now available.
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Frank Arthur
Queensland
England
Exhibition
Arthur
Wally Little
Dick Smythe
Dick Sulway
Prank Pearce
Indian Cup Road Race Postponed to October 28
The Indian Club postpones the annual Indian Cup road race from October 7 to October 28 due to trouble at Kingston course. Waterford Shire Council is set to decide on the encourse at a meeting in October.
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Kingston
Waterford
Harley Davidson bikes to reappear in Queensland showrooms
The Friday display will feature 1934 Harley Davidson models from Mostra Morgan and Wacker. Distributors announce the bikes will be shown in Elizabeth Street showrooms, drawing interest from motor cycling circles.
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Queensland
Mostra
Morgan and
Wacker
Elizabeth Street
Australian Tourist Trophy races may shift to Victoria in 1935
The official journal reports that the Australian Tourist Trophy races might not be held at Phillip Island next year. Negotiations suggest the Victorian body may seek ACCA approval to host T.T. events in 1935, aided by possible increased financial support.
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The
Auto Cycle Council of Victoria
Australian Motor Cycling and Cycling
Phillip Island
Victoria
Auto Cycle Council of Australia
Which is More Tiring A 280 cc or an 800 cc Motorcycle
A British TT rider says a 280 cc machine can be more tiring than an 800 cc bike. The rider notes constant nursing of the small engine and careful control of revs, plus many bends tempt full throttle and heavy riding, increasing effort on the lighter mount.
Girl Walker in Brisbane Seeks Publicity for Australian Goods
Miss James tours Brisbane to promote Australian-made items while walking 1200 miles from Brisbane to Melbourne. She lectures in each town, advertises New Zealand goods en route, and plans a England walk in 1884 to showcase colonies’ primary products. Her expenses are high, with lectures and demonstrations funded along the journey.
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Beth Exther James
Brisbane
James
Miss James
Caveral
New Zea
New Zealand
Australia
England
Britain
M'Whirters, Ltd
Nundah School Committee Plans Expansion and Improvements
At the Kundah state School Committee meeting the Department of Public Instruction approved extra work at the school with an estimated cost of £200 under the intermittent scheme. Sketch plans and casements for improvements to Hechting and modernising the old wing with a septic tank system were ordered. A remodelling plan would allow 700 pupils if the existing wing is demolished and a new wing built for 180 pupils. Consideration given to removing a veil and resubmission to fencing, a picture show benefit is planned to fund two new tennis courts, and a circular to parents will seek scripts toward instrument costs for the school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kundahtate
Wea
Department of Fudlie
Avaloy AM
Brown
Goodwin Shield Trial Wins by Western Buburba Club
The Goodwin Shield trial, NSW's premier reliability event, was won this year by the Western Buburba Club. The winning team included D. Bain, T. Jamieson, C. Spencer, J. Grawford, H. Dunn, and F. Goodsell. Eight teams started.
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New South Wales
Western Buburba Club
D. Bain
T. Jamieson
Douglas
C. Spencer
Indian
J. Grawford
Triumph
H. Dunn
Norton
Sidecar
F. Goodsell
Road education through motorcycle riding for young drivers
The piece argues that motorcycle training offers essential road education for minors and young drivers. It posits riding teaches safety awareness, respect for others, and a cautious mindset, suggesting that motorcyclist experience leads to more tolerant and safer motorists and fewer accidents.
CLUB LIFE AND EVENTS AT BRIDBANE CLUB MEETS
The Brisbane Club reports an eight hour trial abandoned due to many entries. A social run to Clear Mountain is set for October 4. A table tennis tournament occurs tonight. A fly quarter mile at Myrtletown is planned for next month. Beechmers weekend camp scheduled for November 4 and 5. Indian Club holds a committee meeting tonight. A run to Draper's Crossing is planned for next Sunday. Kedron Club finalises flying furlong event for next Saturday and a treasure hunt is planned for early next month.
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Bridbane
Clear Mountain
Myrtletown
Beechmers
NDIAN
Draper's Crossing
Kedron Club
Brisbane clubs prepare for rowing season with diverse crews
The O PS crew tops the list set to row at 445 p.m. with F Dunedon steering for Brisbane and Hobbes Lenyard Herschel aboard other boats. Brisbane clubs show larger memberships and new colours while Sunstane Grammar School Old Bays and Brisbane Grammar School boats join eight races. The University Club plans two eight starts, with officials from Tattersall’s Boxing Union and Victorian/New Zealand managers present to welcome visitors.
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O.ps
F. Dunedon
Brisbane
G. Hobbes
Commercial
A. Lenyard
B.G
D. H. Herschel
Commercial Boathouse
Two Good Welters Set for Brisbane Stadium Bout
Jack O'Brien will face George Pringle at Brisbane Stadium tomorrow night. Pringle strengthened his claims to meet Jack Carroll for the Australian welterweight title after victories over Bobby Stone, Amy Roberts, and Wally Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Brien
George Pringle
Brisbane Stadium
Bobby Stone
Amy Roberts
Wally Hancock
Pringle Naa
Jack Carroll
Contest Results Mentioned by Union in Towas Event
The report notes a 1900s era union presentation to Br. BF Clarke, highlighting a first competition where the Western Gubures Wom showed incomatus. It mentions firing at 200, 6209, 700, and 900 yard ranges in the contest areas.
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Eee Union
Towas
Enbotie Uate
Br . BF. Clarke
Gubures Wom
Boxing and wrestling contests in Brisbane tonight
Amateur heavyweight champion of South Australia Laws, tall at about six feet one inch, will headline events in Brisbane tonight. He recently defeated the previously undefeated champion G. Menfeurt, with Lewis noted as a grappler in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Laws
South Australia
G. Menfeurt
Lewis
Expressive Boxer Readies For Classic Rival Bout
A boxing match preview describes a highly expressive fighter with a heavy punch in each hand. The anticipated clash is touted as one of the season’s top boxing contests, promising dramatic exchanges and a memorable showdown.
Preliminaries Set for Boxing Matches and Musical Items
The card lists Col Cleary versus Frank Webster and Harry Barnes against Jack Mohdlasters, with Roy Lew Mann and George Maynard in preliminaries and a special Me founder. Tiger Ben Cerdon faces Jim Wenltong of Rockhampton. Music acts also planned.
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Col Cleary
Frank ‘Webster
Harry Barnes
Jack Mohdlasters
Roy Lew-Mann
George Maynard
Tiger
Ben Cerdon
Jim Wenltong
Rockhampton
Draw in Coast Belt Bout Worgan Tarleton At Rushcutter Bay
In a bright contest at Rushcutter Bay Stadium the heavyweight bout between Worgan and Tarleton ended in a draw after 18 rounds. Tarleton showed brilliant defense and feints, while Worgan pressed with heavier punches in early rounds and Tarleton recovered to gain points late, the crowd roared as the referee signaled a stalemate.
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Byowey
Ted
America
Lad Boger
Mel Tarleton
Rushcutter Bay Stadium
Morgan
Tilo
Tarleton
Chepa
Wuneanimou Ap
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