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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
A travelogue recounts a Perth to Dardanup trip via Millars private train and a swing through vast forest scenery. At Wellington Mill a football match drew about four hundred spectators, Fremantle beating locals 5 to 2 with Elliott and Woods among scorers.
A detailed report recounts Fremantle aleven’s clean stylish soccer and a 3.6 to 3.2 win over Wellington Mill Australian team, with Tom Nicholls and Wit erby sparkplugs. It covers postmatch concerts led by Mr Watson, the Wellington Mill hospitality, crowd cheer, and club profits from ground collections and a village concert. Also noted is upcoming boxing talks, Clabby vs Mehegan Melbourne bout plans, and boxing industry trends in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
A columnist defends boxing after a ruffian attacked financier Leopold de Rothschild with a revolver. Constable Hazell, an amateur heavyweight champion, restrained the assailant with a blow, sparking debate over boxing versus gun violence and noting boxing’s quick, decisive action. The piece also mentions Hughie Meagher’s rumored U.S. trip and a New York lawsuit seeking £5,000 from Jack Johnson after an injury to Miss Ruth Mehl at a theatre.
Boxing notes report Kid McCoy seeks a rematch with Alf Goodwin who won their previous encounter. Jim Armstrong targets a bout with Alf Goodwin after a recent Melbourne draw. Williamson promotes bouts involving Barry Langford and other boxers in Australia as he scouts challengers and possible catchweights.
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