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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
Old stock is unknown at McAthies Pitt Street sale as new goods arrive. Local shoppers note limited quantities and discounted prices on a variety of items including jewelry and fabrics amid a busy shopping day.
Lonsdale belt holder Australian star contrasts with English challenger Lewin wins on points after a twenty round bout. Melbourne fight report notes crowd, weights, and ring tactics with Lewin’s precise punching and Mepegan’s strong defense, referees, judges, and post fight reactions detailed.
Sunday weather notes a fine day with northwesterly winds and two high tides at 1055 pm and 1 pm. Mentions times for "Som Bless" 6.57 and "Beis" 11.58 with a cryptic HM 112 reference to PRT peas.
The excerpt describes a chaotic scene with Lewis and Mehegan involved in a violent confrontation. It mentions fatigue, repeated strikes, and attempts to restrain or defend, with references to jabbing rings and a disturbed cabin escape. Strong entities include Lewis and Mehegan and the setting hints at a study or cabin interior.
In a tight prelim bout Joe Johanson and Weed Weltmann traded blows as Bret Begala stunned Hirer bolld with a head shot. Merle Williams and Cliff Thomas formed a strong pairing before Williams floored his opponent in round three. Thomas faded late but Williams proved sharper through the contest judged in Beg Baker’s favor.
In a Melbourne ring on a Saturday card Arthur Paley defeats opponent Pelkey in four rounds. Paley opened with clever footwork and right-handed blows. Pelkey absorbed punishment, faced dropped defense, and the referee stopped the fight after the fourth round when Pelkey could not continue.
A large fire broke out at Dalgety’s Wharf causing extensive damage and evacuations. Fire crews responded swiftly but the blaze burned into the night with reports noting multiple structures affected and a preliminary assessment underway. Local residents described heavy smoke and loud sirens as watchmen battled the flames. Investigators will verify origins and any potential hazards in the wake of the incident.
Evening Pastime presents puzzles for all ages. A jumble of word games and riddles aims to entertain readers during winter evenings.
The text presents a garbled list of names places and phrases from a local page segment. It hints at a meeting or event with names like Thomann Meine and central location references but lacks coherent structure or clear outcomes.
Morey Williams bout postponed after misread notes and weather delays. Alf Mergy and Mat Willama were slated to fight tonight, but event officials canceled amid uncertain conditions and scheduling conflicts at the arena.
A suspect faced charges of breaking and entering after a robbery at a Redivry area shop. The defendant allegedly stole about 800 dollars in goods and was remanded to await further hearings. The case involves several named individuals and is tied to a broader investigation of related thefts.
A garbled report notes a dispute involving boxers and alleged activity Monday night. Text mentions a forced bedroom window and a scene in Renretea with a warning issued. A man is linked to a sum of money and a seat is mentioned as part of the confusion.
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