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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
6
In a rough race at Ascot Brisbane, Waroonga led from the start and held on to win by a widening margin after a late surge by rival Butler. The track favored Waroonga who broke clear in the middle stages and clocked the final four furlongs in a strong 40 seconds.
A cryptic report notes a turf career milestone with a large stake near £7000. The piece references Winster and March days, mentioning Marel and home scenes in Australia. The text is garbled but hints at a notable horse racing moment involving a commander figure and prominent figures in the sport.
In Wyaoomba on Monday several drivers were fined in Summons Court for infractions including speeding up to 30 miles an hour in protected zones and running red lights. Others were cited for driving across cross streets without due care and riding bicycles without proper lights. Penalties included fines of £1 to £5 and costs.
Government panels debate a bounty program amid unclear terms and shifting support. Ministers struggle to justify the plan as questions rise about timing and purpose in the export sector.
The page shows a Brisbane racing meet with multiple divisions and handicaps. Included are the seventeenth to sixth divisions with distances, purported entrants, and runners such as Devibon, Grand Borie, Noble Son, Speariana, and Real Siang. The fragmented OCR notes lanes of horses, jockeys, and race details for Purtons, Purlongs, and various mile or furlong events.
The Allara Golf Carnival opened with Warwick figures Klara Toowoonha and Pilandeth on hand. Saturday featured mixed foursomes won by G Stay and colleagues with detailed scores. Sunday hosted the 1 hole stroke for members and the nine hole invitational. Afternoon results showed Bourne and Howland presenting trophies as the carnival concluded.
In the first round Warwick defeats Ware Wick 45 names while detailed match scores list Warwick players Bailey Rolph and others. The schedule announces second round starts July 8 with Warwick vs Stanthorpe at Warwick and Stanthorpe at Stanthorpe a week later with further fixtures through July 24. Warwick dominates the overall tally with 192 games won to 11 lost.
Monday’s Rockhampton Cup 10 furlongs produced Vivat Rex with Wirdoo Lady Breuer and others among a crowded field. Market notes list contenders such as Re Rivoli One More Be ha Paylite and Window Lady, with odds and mutterings about performance and a late surge by Vivat Rex, while betting divisions and dividend figures appear in the page’s race card.
The Times praises Australian golfers for strong showings against rivals in a London match. Tolley, Melilla, and Tollay figure among notable opponents with long drives and accurate irons.
In a muddled report, Dirranbandi and Sworthy clash as JM Cary Mellon Amal and Pauditeen score for Dirranbandi while Canerensii and Bluthworthy contribute. W Stall Sworthy requests A Maxwell, Brindle 490 yard line, with Thallon and Hichefteld noted. Pilcher and Kinked credited with a late penalty to Dirranbynwil.
Fragmented report mentions Schulte Rhane, Sydney, Quesnaland, and M Creed with scattered names and June events. Text references New South Wales, Warwick Kagy, and orienteering style notes. Overall content is garbled and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
The longdistance football team based in Munday will complete a 1000 mile journey after arriving home on Wednesday. The event is noted as a historic distance in their travel record, highlighting the effort and endurance required for the upcoming match.
Brisbane reports list New Zealand forwards injured since camp arrival and the chosen squad to face Toowoomba. Players named include Bligh Lang Widgley Midgley and McNeil with two to be omitted. NSW RL committee cancels July 7 Australia vs New Zealand Test in Sydney.
In Lonni on Monday the Australian Board of Co Arvie requests extend the period of prohibition on poaching rugby league players until the end of the season. The Rugby League Game AL ban was agreed to extend by a year, preventing clubs from pursuing players from other teams.
A Toowoomba man is reported missing after a sequence of unclear observations in Toowoomba. The notice mentions a widower and a search around local areas, with partial descriptions of clothing and a curious scene near Bullocks. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Racing summaries note Doomben Cup entries and results with listed horses such as Spear Chief Duttu and Kings Heat. Melbourne connections appear, highlighting transfers, bidding, and prior form, with references to Newmarket and broader racing news and non-specific handicapping details.
Brisbane golfers contest the We Queendland wancel championship qualifying round with nine players including Mies Gardiner and A Pobar. Key scores list low rounds by the leaders as competitors from Mackay and Toowooma strive for final glory amid keen field and near 80s.
Trainer vows Beau Cheval will travel to Brisbane for facing the Big Sprint. Rockhampton rider Ian Been Enraged expects strong form after Bet Newmarket victory as arrangements for departure from Rockhampton to Brisbane are finalized.
A fragmented note outlines a US rugby unit from the University of California planning a visit to Australia and New Zealand. It mentions Sydney and New South Wales rugby ties, with plans to meet representatives, discuss schedules, and assess American team strength for an upcoming tour.
A tense dispute between butcher and agricultural exporters escalates as shipments face delays and space allocations shrink. Exporters accuse measures of pressuring Australia to accept lower prices while workers fear job cuts and increased costs. The conflict centers on weekly meat exports to Anglian markets, with talks ongoing in London and Queensland.
London conference on Red Cross aims to shape views on warfare. Debate centers on aerial bombardment and the impact on civilians, with calls for restraint and caution about using bombers. The British Empire faces pressure over policy amid evolving military norms.
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