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Newspaper

Maryborough Chronicle

Location

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

3

Garriola's Fluke Win Shocks Toowoomba Race

In a chaotic Toowoomba race meeting Garriola defied odds to win the Metropolitan Handicap over Forge and Rio Fe. Jockey skills by Krone Cook and intense late effort secured a photo finish as Garriola surged from the rear to beat the field.

Toowoomba Coot BROD Ceempater Rip Fe Forge Mill Moore Ric Fe Arthur Ward Rio Fe Leo Ang Beau Trent Minore Rio Pe Garriea Uae Uridala Krone Cook Garrinta Toowong Tadicap Moz Taruys Bay Bert Wyvern Blore Weil Moby Newel EIN Toowong DICAP Montys Force Centary Ronee Toms Wish Pretender Crownedale Tao Ivederis Cite Plare Royo Meteor Clsa Mr. Rosa Tom's

Old Scrolls May Confirm Bible Origins in Ancient Cave Find

British archaeologists in London examine Dead Sea cave fragments believed to be over two millennia old. The texts, tied to the minority Jewish sect, could position Hebrew Bible texts 1100 years earlier than prior Greek translations and reshape understanding of biblical history.

London Palestine Lamon Dead Sea Pia Extra Israel Experta Brit Museum

Mackay nets giant 473 pound groper from Pacific voyage

Native pearl divers near Mackay witness a 473 pound groper hauled from offshore waters near the Percy Islands. The fight lasted over an hour, with crew using large tackle and a No 85 hook before landing the fish amid gunfire attempts and heavy lifting by six men. The sea giant measured 7 feet long with a 33 inch jaw.

Mackay Pine Islet Peter Brooks Percy Islands Carly Engulf Pan

Sugar Guarantees London Price Supports for Colonial Sugar

The British Government pledges a guaranteed remunerative price for colonial sugar exports with terms including price supports and marketing arrangements. Colonial Office and Jamaica negotiations are stated to broaden to other colonies once initial terms are settled, amid calls for fair pricing and steady markets.

London Fite Colonial Office Meni Tale Volh Suger Pamcie Om Couwt

Dior models capture mid century mood in Paris show

In Paris Dior unveiled a mid century inspired collection described as Milieu de Siecle. The show featured exaggerated shoulder lines, a new waist cinch, crescent shaped panels, and windmill-like hems with pockets and diamente embroidery on evening gowns.

London Paris Christian Dior Parke To-Iny Amin Dior Arnholen

Chiefs Return to Brief Congress on European Talks

United States Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived to brief Congress on European discussions with Atlantic Pact military leaders. General Bradley Army General Hart Van Den Berg (Allied) and Admiral Denfeld joined President’s plane for Armed Forces Committee testimony. Bradley called the talks a grand start toward unity and collective security under the Pact.

Washington United States Joint Chiefs of Staff Congress Europe Omer Bradiey Hart Vandenbere Ale Foren Louis Denfeld Savy Queens Ae Oe Ite Armed Forces Committee Bradley Russa

Strife grows in Council of Europe power struggle

Strasbourg August 10 A struggle for influence within the Council of Europe unfolds between the executive Ministers and the Assembly. The Assembly aims to curb ministerial powers while the ministers push for cooperation and a Pacific settlement study. A joint committee may be formed to resolve relations between the Executive and Assembly.

Strasbourg Council of Ewe 3 Associated Press Council Committee of Ministers Assembly Olman Assembly Denmark Sean MacBride Ie Assembly Council of Europe Councill of Europe Hurspe

Yugoslav Soccer Team Rattled in Melbourne

A scrambled report from Melbourne describes Yugoslav players facing pressure as they drew with a visiting side at a major event. The tepid performance included uncertain play and references to players such as Andy Heed and Tet Mack, with inconsistent details throughout.

Melbourne Aunurt Andy Heed

Second Baby Brings Relief and Hope for a Nervous Mother

A worried mother, facing a second pregnancy, finds relief after sharing her fears with a nurse. She later attends a baby show and learns that having two children close in age has both challenges and benefits. The piece emphasizes emotional adjustment, practical preparation, and the value of family support.

Ruth Feure Thors Mars Roger Joho Trey Petrot Ana Tim Foger Hee Shar Ime Abe Tie Ute Orother

Haigh Death Figure at Madame Tussauds Sparks Controversy

The article reports a life like effigy of Haigh at Madame Tussauds drawing crowds as the subject faces execution. It notes the condemned man’s death sentence for murder and describes public display and burial details surrounding the exhibit.

Meg Meich Olive Wandsworth Wiig Herrere Madame Tussaud’s

Lithgow Miner Glew Charged With Assault

Arnold Samuel Glew a Lithgow mineworker and Miners' Area Committee member faced trial in Lithgow Court on an assault occasioning bodily harm charge. The incident concerned Hilton Jarre Eiuelmure on July 2 near Glew's Lithgow home. Glew claimed self defense and paid bail set at £2.

Sydney Lithgow Lithgow Miners’ Area Committee Arnold Samuel Glew Glew Hilton Jarre Eiuelmure Blackburn Grpment Industrinlie Weverel Bern Clealter Lithgiw Glewnan

Actor James Stewart Had Quiet Wedding

Hollywood report states actor James Stewart, famed bachelor, quietly wed Gloria McLean with 25 guests outside a church. Celebrity guests and first wife ties are noted as absent as the couple planned a home honeymoon.

James Stewart Hollywood Gloria McLean Jing Stewart Ans Ro MrLean

Motorcycle Collision Injures Rider on North Street Corner

Wallace Gladstine Mockay sustained lacerations to his left eye after a cycle taxi collision at the corner of Adelade and Alice streets. He was taken to Gen eca Hemepit ay ty by the ent lalate Wik. The motorcycle and cycle taxi, driven by William Ernest Paper Satwon, were only slightly damaged.

Epa Ag Wavort Conetitu Ld Alt Alveesé Bir Eyo Lacy Bamla Dupont Fenade Commonwealth Pewentin Dr. di Duatece McTiermaan Brosch Orion Mavidien Poone Miih Wallace Gladstine Adelade Alice-streets Geneca Deangeroue Willian Ernest Satwon

Knight’s Coat Burns in Rescue at Local Event

Mr Knight narrowly escaped serious injury when his suit caught fire at a meeting. His coat was scorched but he and others quickly extinguished the flames. Knight, a former FLAAF member, recalled wartime rescues and noted the quick action saved him from worse harm.

Knight FLAAF Blair

Bad Habit Brings Woman Court Fine at Malvern

Mrs Alice Proiin of Glenter te Road Malvern told Malvern Court August 10 that she often lights a cigarette from a radiator during ban hours. A radiator lighter incident prompted the case and led to her fine.

Alice Proiin Glenterte Road Malvern Malvern Court Enmementey Williwens

Clay Heights Lightweight Clash Report In Sydney

Fragmentary notes describe a featherweight to lightweight transition involving Alfie Clay and opponents like Blerbe Garant with mentions of dates, cities, and boxing terms. The text is garbled but centers on a weight class change and a pending bout.

Pele Alfie Clay Elaine Alanginal Taving Sydney Bk Ae Mywin Wiert Horn Blerbe Garant Anutust Arthur MeElbop Quenre Tan Berets

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