Beckett-Carpenter Fight: England Bids Farewell To a Champion
The long anticipated Beckett versus Carpentier boxing match ends in 1 minute 14 seconds with Carpentier defeating Beckett. The London Times heralded event drew praise for Carpentier as a gentleman fighter of exceptional instinct while Beckett’s brief reign as world champion disappoints many as the sport shifts in postwar Britain.
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England
London
Beckett
Carpentier
Byron
Cambridge
Jackson
Wells
Flying Corps
Old
Industrial unrest debate in Melbourne theatre
MP Frank Antey addressed a large audience at the Bijou Theatre Melbourne arguing the National Government needs a clear policy and Labour should face the crisis. He condemned Labour extremists for seeking shorter hours and higher pay and warned that anti-worker leaders factionalize the public. He urged cooperative effort to lift Australia from its troubles.
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Melbourne
Frank Antey
Labour
Australia
Piles Cured with Doan’s Ointment Claim
Advertisement reports Doan’s Ointment cures piles without pain or surgery. Testimonials from Mr. Thos Rich of Perth and Mrs Rich claim long lasting relief after use. Price listed as 2s 9d per pot with mail order options from Foster McClellan Co. Perth.
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Thos. Rich
Montreal-roid
Weat Midland
Perth
Doan
Foster McClellan Co
Murray-street
Doan’s
Bohemia Hotel in Perth Offers Special Board Luncheons
Arthur A. Tunney proprietor of the Bohemia Hotel Murray Street Perth advertises as the principal home for visitors from the agricultural districts with Union Beer only and special luncheon and dinner terms. The note mentions locations at Wagin and Dumbleyung. Tel Aabos.
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Murray Street
Perth
Arthur A. Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
Futrage
Union Beer
Aabos
Fremantle
Geraldton
Albany
Muljewa
Utakarra
Geraldon
Sheen
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Mr Anstey
Pugh
R. K. Pugh
RT. Pug H
Vie Tth
A. Allen
Allen
SMLL
Northam
Meckering
Commercal Tavellers House
G. Markwell
Bohemia Hotel
Jack Higgs
Mee
H. H. Campbell
Jane
Gairdner Street
Burnside Avenue
Geo Holtum
Ite of
Nicholson's Ltd
Fitzgerald St
Edison
Mice
A.D. Mitchell
Rouse
Lang
Arcade
Fitzgerald Sueet
Dalgety & Co
Sincee
Jole Agen
Agentecon Ehhiy
X Amurance Co
Lid
Insitaice Co
Buick
Cat A Hills, Dowerin
A. Maisey
Bill Bover
Race Books
Dodgers
Northam Courier and
Mai
Printing Office
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