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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
4
Rumours circulate that Repshot may skip the Doomben Cup with trainer George Benn noncommittal about a firm decision after recent form. Bernborough remains the dominant betting favorite despite weight penalties, while Doomben Cup prospects, paddock odds, and bookmaker positions shift as racing figures assess potential lineups for Saturday’s crowd.
The England and Rest teams for the three day Test trial at Lord's from June 12 to 14 include Hammond as captain for England with a strong Gloucestershire presence alongside Sussex Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire players. The Rest feature Kent Warwickshire and Yorkshire stars plus surprise selections Thon Brooks and Haydn Davis as wicketkeeper amid debate over Evans and Gibbs.
A detailed draw list for the Snooker and Bullards Tournament shows players and matchups. Names include M. Gurney, J. Rowland, G. Price, MewWilliam, P. Devitt, Rowlands, and many others with scores and opponents across multiple rounds. The item reads like a historical club-wide pairing card with extensive participant names and results.
London observer Don Maskell, cited by the Daily Mail, praises Brown as the greatest Australian tennis player. He notes Brown’s two handed forehand drive and powerful left handed shots, claiming Brown surpasses other greats like Pails and Wines in peak form.
Saturday croquet results list players by score across multiple grades with many names such as Mrs Ells Mrs Avery Mesdames Edmonds Werner Webb Andean Thomas Sandberg Maxwell Brosnan McShane Huckwood Fills Audean Avery Edmones Zwoerner Weal Houper and others. Final tallies show Sandberg 26 Thomas 11 Sandberg 26 Sandberg 26 and Reeded scores across grades.
Brisbane reports J Gordon plans to challenge for the national bowling title after winning the Queensland singles. The field may include many Queensland players traveling to Melbourne in December as no Queenslander has yet won the Australian title.
A naturalist traces spider web design and beetle behavior, noting how web types capture prey and how beetles employ diggings and ambush tactics. The piece highlights a coordinated approach to studying entomology and pest control, including expert suggestions on safer, science-driven methods.
Following an injury received against England, H. Bath, second row forward, will be out of action for about six weeks. This means he will not be available for Australia before the third test. An X-ray showed the knee injury had been worn. Most of the injured English players are expected to be back within a week or two. The exception is forward Harry Murphy, who dislocated a shoulder against Canberra on Wednesday.
Grain sorghum growers who signed contracts will not be bound to the prewar price agreement. Federal officials advised growers that open market sales remain possible if contract terms prove disadvantageous. Officials note ceiling prices were often unmet, letting some producers sell at open market rates instead of honoring fixed contracts.
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