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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
7
Doomben racing notes cover Ten Thousand rehearsals and horse performances. Derby hopefuls and Cup contenders feature, with Ballyvisis, Colleague, and Radstock among names, plus Ascot and Doomben Cup context and trainer remarks.
The Rockhampton Cup over 10 furlongs saw Mr Downs deliver a win at 3 to 1 with Brown Bristol second and Dons Aaleg finishing at 1 to 3. Other finishers included Apple Pigy 82 and Finisum among a field featuring Hatwin Are King Simla Bilver Bureh Twuranga Mamba Brown Treumire and Moderation.
WRIKWANE announces Denhotl will depart Mele ourne to start Bria nte prep for the Doomben Tan Thousand. The plan brackets the Goodwood Monday, aiming for strong form in upcoming events.
Sydney reports jockey Sparge Moore booked to ride Shamiah on July 17 at an American track. He also accepts duties aboard The Diver in the Winter Handicap at Rosin Oh on July 24 and Paktong in the Cup week event. Moore plans to depart America by July 2.
A windy match saw Queensland defeat New South Wales West ern District. Foregoing clarity, the halfways featured forward play, isolated bursts of passing, and a dominant Orange influence on the field as the game swung with the severe wind at play.
Olympic Games coverage details the London event with USA expected to lead nominations and 317 members, Russia and France contenders, government funding issues, staged camps, and sold out venues. It notes New Zealanders in Richmond and a draw for Olympic attendance, with projected receipts around £180,000 and 2.5 million tickets.
Warwick junior team selections list Parker McCann Coop OConnor Ruston Reding Gales Long Meneely Barley Moran Gawker Muldooney appear as main players. Reserves Watson Emilit Wondeoek Davis accompany the squad in Sunday match coverage.
A fragile Northants innings collapsed for 119 as Bill Johnston and Loxton spearheaded the Australian attack. Prominent names like Barron and Oldfield offered stubborn resistance, but steady Caribbean-like pace and sharp fielding swung the game. Masset and Ring bolstered the Australians, while South African-born Bateman contributed crucial wickets.
Two Warwick tor tay players J White and O Carey have been selected for state trials at Victoria Park next weekend. White is chosen as a starter in one of the sixer teams and Carey part of the coke kama attack. The selections align with Australian tours and the all Australian women’s hockey team is named in Sydney from August 7.
Fragmented OCR shows a Saturday draw for associations and Downs teams. Names include St Marys EL Assoc and multiple Downs entries with listed players such as J Moreen J Styman and G Bourke, plus various club designations and notes on pennants and affiliations.
Refers to Bristane lord mayor's statement about safeguarding workers who continued to work during an industrial strike. Court order to protect those who complied with the ban and to shield them from victimisation, with authorities pledging equal enforcement of the order.
Fragmented text shows scattered references to insects origins of words and a Sew Preagent inauguration. Mentions include Wordworth, English, and a set of unclear numbers and codes. No coherent event or person emerges beyond literary and linguistic hints.
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