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Reminiscences of Early Queensland Fights and Parks
The piece recalls old boxing days and figures like Dowridge the Mack Diamond Foley and Knight. It reflects on Queen Street fights, the Queen's Park area near Brisbane General Hospital, and a shift from rough frontier days to a more orderly public conduct and policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Foley
Elizabeth Street
Dowridge
Mack Diamond
Foley
George Knight
Bert Taylor
Cooch
China
Queen Street
Brisbane General Hospital
Queen's Park