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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 08, 1926

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Dennis Defeats McNee For Lightweight Title In Bareknuckle Bout

In a tense Friday night match at Unity Theatre Dennis outlasted McNee to claim the lightweight state title after a grueling contest that spanned into the later rounds. McNee pressed early with parries and body blows but Dennis found openings for decisive rights, securing victory as referee Tom Hewitt stopped the bout. Also listed were Billie Heffernan beating Young Bennett, a draw between Tich Wilbon and Billy Simmons, and news of Jims Worthington potentially challenging Tom Hewitt in a future bout.

Unity Theatre Bate Hetwers Terri Dreaisnd Wailer Mc Nee Jack Dennis Sailor McNew Dennis Wes Sen Theana McNew al Tary Sting Deonin McNee Tom Hewitt Silvest Eddie Butcher Billie Heffernan Young Bennett Tich Wilbon Billy Simmons Brnze Gerakiton Jims Worthington Hewitt Sway

April 30 Board Meeting Notes and Allocations

The monthly board meeting on April 30 elected W V Sewell again as chairman and noted an apology for absence from W McKenzie Grant. Next meeting is April 21. T. Cream proposed blocks size for Narngula Townsite. Victoria District Tu el Club may obtain clay for a new race course. A pound at the Show Ground North end was approved. G E Sewell was named a delegate to discuss roads with Commonwealth and state grants for 1996-27. Brady South and Buds Gully Road were chosen for work. departmental execution planned. Secretary to collect and file summary of rates. balance to be £211/12/3, with £600 allocated to one ward.

Messrs W. V. Sewell T. Cream J. Gould A. E. Grant W. J. Ramsay G. E. Sewell W. McKenzie Grant Lnst Lands Department Narngula Victoria Tuel Club Brady South Bud's Gully Srrmare

Family Dispute Over Alleged Cruelty Ends With Complaint

Frank Edwin Harper faced a police inquiry after Bowie Harper alleged cruelty. The case recounts marital tensions at Bayswater and the Palace Hotel Walkaway, including an incident with a head injury during a late night dispute over serving drinks. The wife sought relief under a court application.

Frank Edwin Harper Ocfora G. A. Enstaugh O- Lester J.P Bowie Harper Bessie Harper Bayswater Bee Palace Hotel Walkaway England Harper Dengarre Mrs. Harper Mr. Harpe Ivy Harper Partion

Domestic quarrels end with dismissed application

Complainant describes quarrels between mother and father in a dim sitting room and bedroom before departure. The following morning the mother had a swollen eye but no other marks observed. Proceedings conclude with the application being dismissed.

Earl LesBy Morrishy Mr. Altorfer Hira

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