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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
7
Warwick Bowling Club reports a busy season with interclub pennants and Drake Day events. Warwick teams dominated with notable wins by No 1 and No 2 sides, late-season standings, and plans for a Warwick Club savings group while outlining upcoming Drake Day activities and fanfare.
Doomben and Albion Park circuits show a flurry of withdrawals from favorites The Beaulivre and The Squire loom as top contenders in the Cup betting while bookmakers adjust odds amid robust entries for the women’s doubles and mixed events at the Brisbane venues The card includes court entries for multiple clubs and a schedule of matches starting at 130 pm with doubles and singles advancing to quarterfinals and semifinals.
Obscure race notes describe multiple horses and times at Ancol with references to Absconder Inlet Wires Graceful Mover Arabia Desolatat and Glen Athol. Equite beat Carolin in a salon distance, with various horses covering several lengths and a tense finish.
The report covers boxing tour results and participants including Waishart Wiralay Lyngye Burrs and others. It notes bout dates and venue details with references to teams and officials, highlighting results and standings from the event.
At GW East Green the War Wick Eustadie Bowling Club hosted a day of women’s bowls with singles won by Mrs Sansibery and Mr Collins as champions in pairs Maloney with Collins and Costello taking the pairs. Members listed include Mead Tessimin and several others in rink dames events.
The Sydney merino market traded unevenly with many leaders reporting steep declines while some buyers pressed forward. Key figures show varied consignments, including Hogarth and Bell lines, with activity influenced by overseas demand and local market conditions.
A report from the Australian Meat Board examines postwar markets for meat, noting Europe’s dire needs and Australia’s export potential. It highlights higher demand, the need for reliable terms, and the competitive price gap with Argentina.
Funeral services are set for the late Chief Justice MUTENAYE with arrangements noted at multiple local cemeteries and hospitals. Officials request attendance by family, legal colleagues, and community members for tributes and a formal procession.
An unclear report describes a vessel or cargo incident with references to Ningara and Pact. The text mentions moving to a location called Livele and a figure named Herta, with several fragmented words and names, but concrete details are absent. The piece reads as a garbled field report from an event at sea or mining context, lacking verifiable facts.
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