Burns Squires Fight Ends With Burns Victory in Paris
The Sunday London report describes Johnny Burns of Canada defeating Dill Squires of Australia after a half hour battle in Paris. Burns, though groggy at times, used superior skill to force Squires to the ropes and drop him in the eighth round, with Jeffries counting the finish. The bout drew a crowd of about 20,000 spectators in a stockade setting.
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London
Johnny Burns
Canada
Dill Squires
Australia
Paris
Bos
Burns
Squires
Bota
Armored cruisers' speeds and naval notes from era
Historic naval speed records are summarized with multiple vessels from Britain Germany and Japan noting speeds from 24 to 28 knots. Mentions include the British Tartar Swift Indomitable and US Chester along with armor types and displacement figures. A pollution of stray medical and public notices follow the naval excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HME
Tadomitavie
Sli
Larke
Mauretania
Lusitania
Engisch
Port Arthur
Arulver
Elswick Cruihers
Dresden
United States
Chester
Turf
Tartar
Swift
Grand Prize of Paris Glitters in Bois de Boulogne Race
The Grand Prize of Paris at Bois de Boulogne features a 300,000 franc purse with 112,000 guaranteed, plus city and railway bonuses. Eighteen starters compete over about 3000 meters with Northeast piloting Northmast to a half-length victory. The event, first run in 1803, notes historical winners and contemporary contenders amid racing stakes and prize structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bois de Boulogne
Paris
France
Avery Descrip
W. R. Vanderbilt
Perth—Nordenfield
Count le Marais
Perth
Medeola Leah Aee
Bie
M. Gaston Dreyfus
Souvigny
Damien—Sagésse
Northeast
Goulo Mate
Sherv
Mr. Saville
Bax- Hist Rorses Wiso
Ceylon
Pervacques
Trent
Thurso
Robert the Devil
Bruce
Paradox
Mintinz
Kensington Races and a Bathurst Rifle Banquet Report
A muddled race card lists numerous horses and bettors for Kensington novice handicap and Glen Handicap events with weights, horses like Lady Haute, Coraile, and Emerta, while a Bathurst banquet speech by Captain Pringle urges Federal instructors in musketry and notes a man treated with Woods' Great PepMent Cabinet?
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Brown Spec
Glenmore
Orttle Corporator
Clberty Torontin
Lady Mooy
Altea
Linde Dod
Cimbeline
Ulsan
Hamer
Avelao
Sahavean
Turtones
Allee
Lenspree
Minas Sy Mohs
Hulk Granger
Albans
Feravidle
Peartows
Lira
Bathurst
Pringle
Plans for the new City Markets questioned by inquiry
A Morning inquiry by a Evening News representative reviewed tentative ground sketches submitted by the City Surveyor City Building Surveyor and Controller of Assets for the proposed City Markets. Officers warned plans should be in writing but agreed to provide written reports later with recommendations. Representatives of fruiters vegetable growers and poulterers praised initial suggestions as beneficial to their interests and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guanes
Barkers
Nesbitt
Una
Robbery at Ultimo yields small jewellery and cash loss
A house at Bolwarra-road, Ultimo, was broken into on Saturday night using skeleton keys. The thief forced a rear window at about 4 o'clock and entered a bedroom, taking jewellery and money valued around £10 while the occupant, Amos Bradshaw, was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bradshaw
Aline
Canary substitution at Devonshire-street exhibition
A theft occurred during a bird show hosted by the Ornithological Association near Devonshire Street. Exhibitor James Row reported a canary valued at 29 pounds was swapped for an identical looking but inferior bird. A 5 pound reward is offered for information leading to the offender and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire-street
James We
Dauie Sires Klara
Wis
Liuelng
Haw
North Shore Bridge design dispute and officials reply
Norman Selfe writes to complain about miscaptioned sketches of the North Shore Bridge design. A committee report from the board cites that the 1903 1904 design was approved and that Selfe clarifies the contractors were responsible for the designs while Stewart and Co confirm they prepared the plats and specifications under Selfe’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Silfe
Sanliverid Uy
Oaird
Avimundae
Uch Boar
Norman Selfe
Institution of Civil Engineers
J. Stewart Axi
Admiral Fawkes’ happiest two years in Australasia noted
Admiral Sir Wilmot Fawkes visits Plymouth Hoe for the meeting of the Mymouch Bowline Club on May 6. He recounts spending the happiest two years of his life in Australia and New Zealand, praising hospitality shown by locals and noting honorary membership for Wig lad Deen. The piece ends with an advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s Cure and Woods Peppermint Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot Fawkes
England
Dow Gréen
Plymouth
Admiral Fawkes
Wiymouth
Hin Ute
Australia
New Zealand
City Tram Accident Narrows Carters Fate at Pitt and Market
William McPherson, a city carter for French Food and the Company, was struck by a three car tram near Pitt and Market streets about 19 minutes past an o'clock. He attempted to jump aboard from the footpath on Market side, slipped on the wet boards, and was hit on the head by the under-carriage. He was carried to Sydney Hospital in critical condition after ambulances arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam M-Pherson
French Food and the Company
Pitt
Market Streets
Uth
Market-street
M'Pherson
DU Ton
Falline
Sydney Hospital
Fire at Wollongong destroys bakery stock
Fire at Mr W Fowle's bakery The Okehouer cause major damage with 209 pounds worth of flour burned and stock ruined about half that value. Building damaged but no confirmation of restoration or injuries. Local names include J T Bass Brook and Harstie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollongong
Mendes
W. Fowle
J.T Basi Rbrook
Harsy
Forged Bank Notes Arrest at Newtown
A man entered a Kingstrent Newtown shop on Saturday night and paid 1 pound with a forged note for two pounds of tea. He refused to accept the counterfeit and fled, but Constables M'Atamwey and Robson pursued and arrested him. The note purported to be a Bank of New South Wales pound.
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Kingstrent
New Town
M'Atamwey
Robson
Yan Ater
Bank of New South Wales
Ascot
Foundation Stone Laying for Manly Church of Our Lady
Cardinal Moran laid the foundation stone for the additions to the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception at Manly. The new church aims to serve a growing resort community. ground cost 430 pounds and building contract about 4000 pounds. Donations and subscriptions supported the project, including 4000 pounds sought from a friend and Mrs Dwyer’s generosity.
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Cardinal Moran
Manly
Toop Church of Our Lady
T. Hadyen
Cuburh
Eminence
TC Ute
Mex. Dwyer
Piriwater Road
Ana
Dwyer
Éralgantion
Wat Mould
William Bede Dalley
Mes. Dwyer
Aire
M'Evoy
Donovan
WF. Quigg
Bande match honors and notices in Wellington event
About 600 attendees gathered for a bande match in Wellington honoring the late Mrs Banxerville. A northbound card game drew interest as advertisers pitched patriotic flags and hunting themes. Dr Sheldon’s new discovery is advertised for cough relief and a winter drink claim is noted.
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Wellington N.1
Mtr
A. J. Banxervillet
Northurn
Tufalerdt Morderne
St Aueiran
Losiaire
Sheldon
Sures Cowebs
Clue
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Steller
Amoun
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Bae
Erich
Ind Smith
Omene
Lanainga
Miko
Breck
Deru
Dim Peano
Walrad
Beleay
Harry Wepjers
Detroitska
Piss
MP Cabe
Detrity
Houghton
Wo A
Milly Itoee
Jack Himalon
Eau
Tony Capes
Lana
Vacca
Busy Wind
Seniesa
Jack Crisken
Shilwasukes
Todtay de
Ae Mallard
Nck Twin
Amek
Lew Angainel
Barris Mart
Tim Waivers
O'He
Isi Angelos
Asuna
eColmu
Lamdin
Dealeer
Lamndon
Teat
Ao Shem
Rowe
Guba
Befares Jefftice
Homie
Jeffries
Aquifca
Largeal
Sligo
West Meah
Ireland
Chamberlain
Dover Talle—&. L
Canterbury Park
Booth Head
Avanieun
Coomealla
St. Leonard
Glengatta
Cheviotta
Bomlamar
Erie
Neve
Hautaway
R ‘Maesmore
Win Manton
Nicatun
Thrust Baz Sik
Musquet Lady Ber
Metallist
Guaranten
Red Jasons
Ewort
Feticia Skoperra Aia
Mascon Foote Teefleet Cohert
Maleara
Blayney
Watchlock
Victoria Cross Beltry
Hed Jago
Felicia
Meces Master Foote
Limerick
Kensington Races
Stoney's New Markets
Ultimo
Jemmy
North Shore Bridge
Primant
Tinceambur
Newtown
Manly R.C. Church
Chiidren
Cpo
Sale
Navy
Leo
Leon Navy Conte
Englint
Eavy
Zheach
Hlanseterce
Prine
Prive
Etvar
SME
PNCW
Pyrenees Waal
Alshedigh Taney Wince Uuual
Akar Pier
Way’s
Pitt-Street
Messrs. Fraser, Usher, and Co
Bourgert
Breskages
Narest
Eam
A. Hall and Company
George-st
A. Hordérm and Sons
Hrickfield Mile
Léverpool
Sirvel
Angus & Coote
Opuctune
J. Curnn
Sutt, Davidson & CO
Oxford
Mick Simmons
Broam
Whiting
Speal
Bush
Haymarket
Sydney
Mercer
Team Tamas
Rowley & Company
Sttvet St Stance
Orla Mahnets
Spencer Nolan
Fihserraeriuns
McDowell
Mele
Mage
Linss Oy
Panama
Casadias
Cew
Shane
Stans
Marien
Eit
Tim
Tawa
McDowell and Hughes
George Street
G.P.O
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