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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
4
A. Liddle and Miss Martin headline the Warwick tennis event with strong showings throughout the day. The men's doubles and junior singles feature tight contests as Liddle and partners advance, while other local players such as Gow, Down, and Gaydon compete for titles in the mixed and singles events amid a busy tournament schedule.
Warwick East achieves a double victory with scores around the 1 to 18 range, dominating in the morning and afternoon sessions. The meet features teams and players such as Manley, Jones, Gare, Whit, Loisian, and others across multiple events at Toireuombe Stateray.
Bromwich Pails defeated Kramer Falkenburg after a sequence of matches in a regional club event. The contest featured tied play early, with Kramer and Pails earning a 0 to 0 stalemate before Bromwich Pails shifted momentum, closing with narrow margins.
Warwick defeated Tweed in state hockey with a 7 to 4 score while Bethe trailed 3 to 4, as four Warwick players starred for the team.
Queensland fell 23 to 14 to New Zealand in front of about 8000 fans. The All Blacks showed sharper backline play and kicked five penalties, four of which were successful. Players named include Barron and Crawford with key tackles from Davis and Harton. The match featured disrupted play and a late surge from Africa’s representatives and other listed stars, with postponement chatter surrounding the national action.
Paikt and Brown withdraw from the Queen's Court Games in London. Reports indicate both faced issues and did not complete their scheduled matches. The event continues with other players advancing as results are recorded.
Results from multiple divisions show Prince Ghuses and Crown among the winners with various horses earning dividends. Notable entries include Alma and Bevendale in handicap races, with detailed placings and payout figures for win, place, and quinella. Race summaries span second through ninth divisions, listing horses, weights, and outcomes across a busy program.
A crowded Flemington field features a wide list of horses including Cornwal Mameica and Manercar in a brisk Princess Handicap. Jockeys abound as odds shift and the result remains to be decided amid stringing lengths and close calls.
A cluttered racing card recalls the Clifton Handicap and related races at a club meeting. It notes Woodborough's protest and a dividend of £3 9s 8d on Wilburn, with several horses and weights listed for the Maiden and Lying Handicap events.
A report on the fumigation of bulk wheat depots describes methods, chemical agents, and effects on stored grain. The article discusses safety measures, trade implications, and altered storage conditions for wheat, with reference to authorities and domestic procedures.
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