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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1950
Page
5
A garbled OCR style passage references riders and names such as Bundaberg and Evans McLaphlan with scattered scores and locations. It appears to note participants like Maughan Willer and Sharman amid a Bundaberg context, mentioning a championship or contest with inconsistent spelling and dates. Overall, the readable bits suggest a sports or event record with multiple names and places but lack a clear lead or outcome.
A fragment discusses Empire Day origins proposed in 1982 by the 12th Earl of Meath and notes the evolving concept of the empire. It references Lord Gowrie and colonial links during wartime, the Colonial Month exhibition, and the growing understanding of Commonwealth welfare and kinship through shared history and international ties.
In Prague authorities ordered the expulsion of Mie Foley from Australia who arrived in January to study violin under Rafael Kubelik at Charles University. Foley had performed with the Melbourne Philharmonic before. she appealed the decision and seeks permission to return as a wife.
A midlife couple, William Henry Beauchamp and Frances Murie Rebeauchamp, sue jockey Munro in Sydney’s Supreme Court over a motor crash near Roombey. They seek damages amid a list of claimed injuries and large figures from numerous witnesses and defendants including Barrett, Carter, and Kelly, with partial forfeiture mentions and multiple Brisbane ties.
A display of tailored suits in woollens tweeds and worsteds offered in various blacks pastels and deep tones. Prices quoted £66 to £15 15/ as part of a refined ready to wear line.
FROCKS HAND BAGS feature arrives from Melbourne with snake skin and crocodile textures in Polished Calf. Cobra chokers in chrome and gilt, matching belts in silver and bold dog leash belts are showcased from 23/8 to 26/10 with diverse fashionable options.
London May 23 The MCC halted West Indies on 247 after extending second innings to 207 for 4. Final day saw West Indies needing 20 minutes around four overs to win. Key scores include Yardley Berry Walton Bedser and Valentine, with Williams and Bedser prominent in bowling for MCC.
Maryborough won a Wide Bay and Burnett Shield match against Gympie with a 4 1 victory after a tense contest. Key players include J Lynch and A Goldworthy for Maryborough and Dot Keenan and Myra Hinme for Gympie as the teams exchanged attacks and strong defensive stands. The home side dominated early and late play, while Gympie pressed in the middle and finished strongly, but Maryborough held on to claim the win.
May 2 in Cape Town the Assembly passed a proposal to refer the African Communist Bill to a select committee which will report to Parliament before May 31. Justice Minister Swart accused the bill of aiming to impede policy and urged careful consultation to craft effective statute changes.
Casket No. 1673 drawn in Brisbane on May 1 with first prize of £1500 awarded to Leket No 70 007 J McNeill grid Ca Powell E Humphrey K 7 HO Teswoomba. Second prize £2000 to eket No 42 578 a Pachaike B Auty J Lawh Jucques. Third prize £1000 to Ne AIT Two Conk c Mize E ONeill Orange NSW. Fourth £30 to E Spillsbury J Grimihs Mar tin MA O'Brien Joan O'Brien Babindsa. Fifth prize to C Geary O Brown T Crowe W Pratt A Keenan. Sixth £250 to We 1420 J Borghers Mt Garnett. Seventh £300 to No 49205 Lucky Dad Syndicate c Mr Christie Cook Victoria. Eighth £250 to No 24 10 Giffin and Gross Wynnum Central.
Minutes from a town meeting list acting Mayor Ald Curmwolly and Aldermen plus the Town Clerk and staff. The discussion covers applications, committee referrals, drainage and street works, footpaths, water and sewer concerns, a concrete channel on Albert Street, and pending approvals for road and curb projects with cost estimates and municipal priorities.
The report lists numerous players and results from a country tennis meet. It names participants such as Gaydon, Mies, Milliner, and Cook, with several doubles pairings and singles results. Notable scores include matches ending 6-4, 6-3, and 7-5, reflecting a busy event with multiple clubs and competitors.
Sydney May 23 two jockeys W Wilildman and W Martney filed writs seeking £10,000 damages each against Complhdated Free Ltd publisher of the Sydney Daily Telegraph. Writs follow earlier claims by jockeys G Moore W Court Sellwood and A Ward, with James Tamgden also named in the action. The judge presiding was Hendwiet, while W Lumaden rode the winner The Groom.
The case before the Court of Petty Session involved Fernatal A Slaig and Agnes J Glillig as applicants and Madae Leck of Churchill Street as respondent. Counsel for the applicants were G Sheldon Mewra Corser Shel don and Gordon with Mr 3 McGhir for the respondent. Prolonged debate followed with consideration of a remnant time and possible further application if necessary.
A fragmented report describes a deputy reluctant to swim in cold water, mentioning a mage named May, a ferry, and a sequence of unclear events near a river. The text includes scattered names and place cues but lacks a clear, coherent narrative.
Sundry notes mention dates and events with scattered names such as Byednes, An Pifliere, PORMOAST FOR to DAY Plow, and references to Winn Moin Sb cats along with vague festival like lines and incomplete phrases.
A noisy program listing multiple acts and stars. Merete and others headline a varied bill with Coe the til hher and Gay Chto among acts. The show runs Friday through Sunday with ongoing performances and audience expectations high at the venue.
Fragmented OCR shows a TV radio listings page with various programs and times across stations. Names appear garbled and inconsistent but include references to life stories and adult relocation pieces, with scattered times such as 1000 1200 2100 1030 and program titles like Music Street and Lively.
The page lists various broadcasts and programs across stations including musical comedies, world and rural views, agricultural reports, and market updates. Notable items mention Empire Day, The Country Hour, and a market reportage by Mr Bryan at the Department of Agriculture.
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