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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
5
Randwick hosts a midweek program featuring the Tarwyn Parr Nimandoli Handicap. Entries include local sprinters and stayers, with bettors eyeing form lines, track conditions, and potential early pace. Officials emphasize safety and precise race scheduling on the NSW course.
Maryborough hosted a tennis day with mixed results. Men dominated by eight rubbers to nil, while ladies and doubles showed tight play. Players praised the warm welcome at Tiaro Shire, and upcoming matches in Gundiah, with scores and entries listed for several divisions.
In ideal conditions top players including A grader Arthur Hankin struggle with form, while Bes Bulfes posts a strong score. The event features A and B grade play, with notes on equipment, practice, and upcoming club events.
June 27 report from Rotterdam correspondent says that boxer Jan Remie was knocked out by Nicholas in the Dutch title fight, suffering a cerebral hemorrhage and dying in hospital after the match. Several named participants and officials are listed, with contact details for absentees at Maryborough Spor Depot.
A curio of tropical fruit offerings described in Gympie as Englishmen arrive for a league visit. Town officials, including Mayor Weelmin and figures like Mr Pugh, welcome the party with tours of local dairy and agricultural displays. The event includes a planned Wide Bay team match tomorrow under Captain Williamen.
The Maryborough cycling club held its weekly race on Saturday afternoon with Kindt taking first place in a close sprint finish. Brunnie and Aely bobied gently through the field, as riders battled wind and pace to claim top placings.
Doomben racing notes list acceptors for the Doomben Double and related events including Dose ber Ten Thousand and the Kwim ben Cop. The page records entries and wagering figures, mentions local leads, and notes upcoming race days and court terms. Names such as Glen Arnot, Papin, and Ocean figures appear among horse and jockey references, with race day schedules and prize details implied throughout.
A 27 year old man, Fitermy Burton, faced charges for inducing people to bet. The case involved alleged schemes to persuade others to place bets, with testimony noting social circulation and payments. The trial details describe attempts to influence participants and the authorities’ responses.
A woman motorist Mire Muriel Aubelnicle Patent of Lilly Street Sherwood was convicted of drunken driving under the Traffic Act at the Police Court. She faced a penalty of 50 pounds or four months imprisonment, with the offense occurring on Ipswich Road. The incident happened Monday night near Widlopgabbe.
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