Boxing clash Austin and Fitzgerald draw in Cairns epic
In a crowded Mac arena Watt appear in the report with Austin scoring 6.18 and Fitzgerald 5.13. Fitzgerald pressed hard and the fifteenth round drew cautions for Austin while both fighters traded attacking moments. The nineteenth round was best with intense exchanges but referee Joe Nemeth ruled a draw to strong approval from the crowd.
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Watt
Austin
Ned Fitzgerald
Cairns
Maci
Fitgerald
Fitzgerald
Aisin
Joe Nemeth
Drew
Chee
Short Fight Ends With Referee Stop in 2nd Round
A stadium bout Saturday night saw Cars Roll knocked down twice in the second round. The referee halted the contest, awarding the win to the opponent.
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Cars Roll
Taylor defeats Australian featherweight champion Hill in Brisbane
George Taylor outpointed Jimmy Hill the Australian featherweight champion at Brisbane Stadion after eight hours notice for the match. The change had Hill facing American lightweight Riley Gredwel whose performance was hampered by a poisoned foot, limiting his effectiveness.
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Brisbane
George Taylor
Jimmy Hill
Australia
Brisbane Stadion
Taylor
Hill
Rily Gredwel
Americas
Quilted Garments and Accessories Market Listing
Vintage catalog item list shows wet spreads and kimones with cushion covers tea coma bags in all shirts pyjamas handkerchiefs and quilted gowns and jackets indicating a broad textile collection. Sparse details only suggest a sale or display of fabric goods without clear dates or brands.
Eton Mill Seeks Concessions Amid Sugar Industry Strain
A deputation led by M.L.A. Swyame urged concessions for Eton Mill and Peak Tramway Co. amid drought, low sugar prices, and reform plans. The scheme proposes amalgamation to save the mill and tramway by redistributing ownership from non suppliers to supplying cane growers, with 88 suppliers currently and few non supplying shareholders.
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Peak Tramway Co
cLhrownete
Gibson
Suger Mills
Prieat
Swyame
M.L.A
Treasury to study sugar mill debt relief proposal
A deputation pressed for Treasury support to back a sugar mill loan scheme. The Treasurer would study the matter and inform the deputation of the exact position. Swynne urged temporary forbearance on interest and redemption charges, noting rapid costs and a five year horizon. The mill faced low sugar prices and poor crops, with a balance of about fifty pounds remaining on the loan and liability of Double Peak Co. about a spree. The Government faced financial strain, but concessions were deemed possible if needed.
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Swyane
Double Peak Co
Prunnith
Theokors
Tribute to Australians and New Zealanders on Dardanelles campaign
An early 20th century letter praising Australian and New Zealand troops for their bravery at Gallipoli near Gaba Tepe. It lauds British soldiers and notes the shared glory and sacrifices of Allied troops during the recent fighting. The writer laments the same heroic story repeating across different fronts.
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H.M
Dardanelles
Gaba Tepe
Australian Woman Describes German Air Raid At Maldon
An Australian woman writes from Maldon about a German air raid near the Exers Coast. She recounts waking to explosions, rushing to safeguard children, the arrival of Captain F- and medics, brief evacuations to a cellar, and the sight of a captured German bomb trophy later photographed for the regiment. The letter notes no loss of life and contains details of bombs, fire, and the regional response.
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Maldon
Exers
Rakl
Reydon
Frey
Edwin
Gretlands
Bern
Hosbend
Ema
Ami
Sverroms
Meyer
Belloc on Europe and Allied Triumphs
A fragmented report reflects Hilaire Belloc’s views on Land and Water and the Allied march toward victory. It notes warning lines about German resistance and the belief that renewed offensives hinge on this latest aid, amid heavy losses for Germany.
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Hilaire Belloc
Europe
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Target and
War Office
Lee Enfield
Lee Metford
Rangoon
Boxing
Austin v. Fitzgerald
Taylor v. Mill
Gray v. Inmas
Diaz
S. Mayeswier
Lake Street
Eton
Fary Tims
Laval
Wooowanp
Welloncer
Ageiauf
Germars
Germany
Burns, Philp & Co., Limited
Fabous
Sama
H. J. Bulcock
Hardware Merchant
Fearnley&Co., Ltd
Wharf Street
Portland Cement
Briga Have
Dre En
Smirlew
E Fearney & Co., Ltd
Wharf Street, Cannas
Gelling Bros
Wabican West
Clark & Co
A. Villiers
Vulcan
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