Victorian fighter Christie famed in Australia history
The article profiles James Mitchell Christie ex detective inspector a famed figure in late 19th century Victoria. It recalls his boxing and police career from Scotland to Melbourne, his clashes with criminals and notable cases including the Hallyburton robbery and jewel forgeries, and his rise as a respected lawman and athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mitchell Christie
Victoria
Thesughaire
Benius
Pacific
Aumtealiany
Mundach
Boofforth
Blackham
Bannerman
Hoyle
Horan Ed Cubers
Esertiany
Frank Mesutne
Foley
Ned Beach
Avhary Miller
Australia
Gir
Frank Beaurepaire
Caviils
Peter Jackson
Frank Slavin
Joe Goddard
Bob Fitesimmons
Tie Mall
Griff
Victor Trumper
Clem Hill
Reese
Donaldson
Ait Aeaene
Athieves
Wowster
Christie: Australia’s famed detective and moonlighters case
The article chronicles Christie the detective who hunted moonlighters in Western District Australia. It details his disguises from army uniform to traveling tinker, his pursuit of illicit distillers, and the capture of Delaney, Moonlighters’ leader. Christie’s long bush patrols, gun use, and decisive actions are highlighted, noting his fearless reputation and past boxing fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosscaten
Carventena
Queensland
Osse
Meaplime Ile
Renuine
Melbourne
Uy Wale
Tait
Subpician
Limog
Christie
Muaster
Palice
Avior
Cheriea
Sulla
Chelstie
Australia
Delaney
Nestiy
Jock Thompson
Leviathan
Toe Thompson
Unclear historical boxing clash described with Christie and Thompson
An account recalls a controversial fight involving Christie and Thompson with claims of private arrangements and skin gloves. The scene centers on Me home of Sir Thom Wteweradd and notes police involvement plus public reaction to a December theatre-linked event and subsequent touring engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christe
Thompson Ing
Thom Wteweradd
Chiwue
Brighton
Lesding
Guittee
Paulson
Tute ‘Capra
Thei
Iran
Mick
St Whieon's Circus
Christie
Australia
Jem Mace
SAILING CLUB HANDICAP RACE RESULTS AND BANTER
The report covers a Sydney sailing handicap event with Absent Bwentiba and Quibtre. Acme led early, Sunny South rose to third with Boronia fading. Rocket Joxy and Goat clashed in a brisk chase. Other races and amateur trophy results are listed with winners and placements, noting multiple clubs and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jang
Rocket Joxy
Sunny South
Acme
Colin
Hammer
Ionge
Sop Altyosenath
Belton
Seth
Christie Led Royal Charity Efforts and Public Service
Christie guided charitable work during Victoria's era, organizing appeals that raised over £30,000 and earning a personal note of thanks from the Prime Minister. He later oversaw royal safeguarding duties in Australia and New Zealand during the Duke of Edinburgh’s visits, remaining active in philanthropy and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Edinburg
Victoria
Australia
Newcaland
Christi
Athoritier
Dilchere
Buseala
Wermeloes
Chritie
Christie
Ghus
Unreadable Extract Sparks Curious Motel Plot Note
Fragmentary text references Sheila McNeil and Bhells Motel with unclear names and punctuations. It hints at development of a situation and a coy, doubtful tone amid scattered phrases. The readable parts suggest a discussion of a literary work but lack coherent details or events.
Country Week Lawn Tennis Contenders Rise Across Districts
The article details the annual Country Week lawn tennis carnival with players from Bathurst Dubbo Katoomba Toowoomba and Sydney teams. It highlights entrants such as Gill from Queensland and university players while noting Orante and Selsro’s withdrawal and the long tradition of the event dating back to earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
de Courta
Oudle Bay
Ennuel Pantry
Veainiih
Hythe
Wess
Reveryas
reeUnas
Uiemelvey
Pringune Junip
Oraner
Selsro
Orante
Ellore
Actinal
Yeo
County Lawn
Nual
Ay Terra
Gaullum
Bathurst
Dubbo
Katoomba
Atoomba
Agai
Manland
Toowosmbe
Lijley
Tyin Gue
Sei Egtngsiann
Unt Fine
Vematile Sportrrta
Gearse Barbour
Fonce GP
Barbow
Ashfield Club
Cours
Winv
Arthur
Crane
Roland Bae
Meares
Insaid
Ore
Win
Elu
Tars
Gill
Queensland
New South Wales
State
Sydney University
Toowoomba
Mosdie
Edwards
Yabsley
Stewart
L. C. Torrey
Wenern
University
Ericketer
Sud Eepanene
Fiher
Mandie
Benner Enweris
Vabiley
Nike
Taswoombs
Nebtips
Dube
Clarrie ‘Taylor
Untitled sports note with unclear team mentions
A garbled report references players and a semifinal round, mentioning Chalmere, Weene, and Chrie rae with an impression of a reverse American novice. It highlights Cathy tem and Maidan in capably performing, and notes expectations for future rounds amid unclear names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmere
Chrierae
Cathy Tem Capabia
Wis Maidan
Lind
May Lawrie Bioh the
Gonnaresa
Saisries
Mint
Racket Repair Notes Highlight Local Trade Strings
A fragmented notice lists names and places including Ayrax Tennie Basta Tennis Neta BND Stadium Lambert Chambery Doherty and Matador Rackate. It calls for prompt expert attention to repairing and rearming rackets with regular supplies and practice alignment on grass courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haw
Ayrax
Tennie Basta
Tennis Neta
BND. Stadium
Lambert Chambery Doherty
Matador Rackate
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James Chrisie
Beau Brummel
Paul
Beaman Msg
Tibet
Lucknow
Erea
Tanouy Lek Wis
Nat Langham
Yan Ay Woowien Military College
Christie Tunk
Rcotland
Laneham
England
Aucualla
Chrisie
Willis Péstson
Pearson
Kilmany Park
Gippsland
Ilicit Anly
Tom Curran
Goldfields
Jack
Chelatie
Basil
Nichie
St. Martin's
Jack the Bruisers
Chist
Justice Stawell
William’ Pearson
Huligere
George Strike
Per- Nees
Cheiille
Jrlich
Sound
ReaveruMe
Ida Menace
Tronic
Mace
Nesis
Fay
Russell
Hallyburton
Esol
Alan Seog
Wileon
Chraue
Luyter
Petiion
Jewela
Snowbird
Eresed
Amiratin
Aise
Wau
Shanghaling
Fella
Black Alpert
Peter Mewnon
Crimpe
Bute
Bute: IE Igo Wily, However, and Escaped, Whet the One Bzed Upon Smomrer Puettsl
Jimmy Shannom
Geliveren
Bleck Albert
Jingle
Shannan
Hasry Sellers
Sarihiie
Hitry Dallers
Hance
Besten
Andes
Cormies
Charles Messenger
Tormanees
Rille Melville
Nim
Aly Seere
Spain
Dasperedo
Ehritie
Ken Bloomfield
France
Thompase
Ethel
Corinthian
Vern
Moore
Simin
Jackvan
O. Wilen
Inter
Boar Sheds
the Sunset Glaw
Tavarth Tamoor
Alt Hobby
Benet
Cheiste
Chinelle
Denferione
Merlin
Ninfod
Talaing
Bent
Arte
Vince Nokany
Han
Lars Thad
Booy
Acine
Ieec
Eves Seperzane
JU Rou
Elacer
Offclais
Dackhouse
Creagh
Brisbane
Esfontere
Wischosines
Baracia
Onda
Quibree
Navi End Cin Ag
Iy Id Donnelly
Merkin Antares
Dni
A._ Shearman
Port Hunter
Tnmin
Wan Fourch
Vanclun
Anjan
Alysther
Jones
Seila
Anaign
Sumdgolst
Min
Wollongong
Wollongone
Bodes
J. Strachan
Paddy
G. Bode
Bonnie
Dedalig Om Feom
Ure
Milly Sack
Duddy Hotes
Poti
Mision
Nimrod
Desilemione
Merlis
Artius
Aten
Bradley
Alfair
Auccane
Claude 4
Toe
B.t. the Byloey University and
New South Walen Bacoman
Hunter
Victor Trumper & Dodge Ltd
Sheila McNeil
Sunday Times
Bhells Motel
Lindsy
Austral
Jimmy Yule
Neve Agan
A. J. Raleigh
Ivy
Ansit Therm
Tarwarth Hyd
A. Emblen
Pryor
Bidwell
G. Emblen
Goulbiin
Beiter
Haltia
Guilitie
Metropolis
Colenee Benwedn Oplechullanul
Cquntry
Ereerovenory
Ieee Iownan
Butaon
Sean C White
Hig
Amerteot Aervice
Emal Five Fund Wheaioe
Eric Wren
Fein
Renee
Snd
Serange
Lanyon
J.C. Parke
Bowden
Marty
Clarence Sod
Untrale
Vitvaria
Weil
Iiss Huwity Frat
Mian Staleigh
Iyurn
Miss Gyunn
A. W. Dunlop
Leslie Ga
New Zealand
Fen Luined
Mise
Mise Howite
Miss Howici
Nunneley
Beckhead
Shelso
W'S
Wales
Rupert Cater
Leeton
Ake Nou
Cen- Wen Salca
Gam
Cater Shane Meat
Ale
Sunner A. &. Maher
Crentell
N.S
Edgar J. Rice
Castlereagh Street
Opp
Moore szRerr
RegUar Auppiipe
Alin
Ayres
Oranr Warty
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