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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
4
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A dense list of race entries and handicaps across sixth fifth and fourth divisions at Albion Park with jockeys and odds. Entries include Joy Parade Royal Brab Feuna Persian Silke Social Set Waninmie Royal Entry Lilypad Fast Corban Peter's March Crazy Fort Buckets of other runners and riders. The card notes times around 12:15 pm and 145 pm with various horse names, weights, and jockey initials listed.
Badcock and Hamence forged a record century partnership for South Australia against Victoria in a drawn match at Melbourne. The pair put on 201 runs in 130 minutes for the third wicket, a first in Australian first-class cricket, though Victoria led by 771 on first innings and the game ended with seven wickets down in the second innings. Victoria declared at 589 while South Australia reached 3 for 65 in their second innings, with notable scores from Hamence and Beames.
Isolated thunderstorms reported in the southern interior with more general rain and thunder along the Eastern Downs and west of Brisbane. The tropical dip forms a southeastward penetration from Gulf of Carpentaria to eastern New South Wales. Highs over Tasmania and central Tasman Sea. a slight low over the southern Tasman Sea. Heat pool distribution yields hot inland Australia. Winton 109F Boulin 110F. Fine apart from scattered thunder in southeast. sultry with inland southeast winds and northerly coastal flow.
Top price of 18d per pound for greasy wool was achieved by 10 bales branded CB in a catalogue for appraisement by the Queensland Primary Producers' Co-operative Association Ltd. Scoured wool reached 31id per pound for nine bales branded GP Leslen. Two bales of AA pet wool branded Bo dell were scoured at Julia Creek and Carrar.
Saturday on Leslie Park greens pleased Indies club players warwick teams to visit Stanthorpe on New Year’s Day two matches will be played. Five club champions to contest champion of champions with Allora hosting and a trophy valued at two guineas. Christmas and Boxing Day playing days set with a Stanthorpe visit on New Year’s Day. Members’ war savings contributions exceed £40 per week totaling £2 087 in war savings certificates.
The Warwick East course will reopen for play Saturday afternoon with a Christmas party for members hosted by the Games' Club. Previous previews and parties have been well received, with warm reception and festive activities planned for attendees.
The Warwick district green will fill to capacity on Saturday with play adjusted due to recent repairs. Officials consider restricting play during holidays to protect tender grass, planning to close Christmas Day and reopen Boxing Day. An invitation from Allora Club to visit New Year’s Day was accepted, with members to register for a strong turnout. An addition plan for club expansions will wait until the January 30 general meeting for member input.
Inter-Town cricket saw WarWick XI host Dalveen at Warwick Bumdy ane wor by Himins Stores. A Shatee top scored with 117 and A Burton contributed. Muir led bowling for Dalveen with multiple wickets. Key dismissals included lbw and bowled outs, while Dalveen's innings featured Fisher, Lang, Shatte and others making steady scores before stiff resistance by WarWick bowlers.
In Melbourne a patriotic match in January will pit two Australian XIs led by Bradman and McCabe. Selections include Barnes, Lee, Badcock, Miller, OReilly, Sievers, Trumper, Bradsman, and others.
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