Early Queensland boxing memories of Jack Dowridge and era
A fragmented reminiscence tracing boxing in early Queensland. It recalls Jack Dowridge, prominent figures like Langham and Daly, venues such as the Glene Hotel and Theatre Ravel, and the rise of amateur and professional bouts that shaped Queensland boxing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Amg
Millag
Dewridges
Davridge
Carryine
Scott
Kenawe
Sydney
Forestine
Enefends
Langham
Canehe Dawridge
Queensland Boys
Ambeoso Taylor
Howe
Dans Thontian
Eimle Winers
Twe Sterling
Frank Sapnex
Achtwelebt Thomson
Kanggros Acmeieng
Neoles
Quensland
Gaabing Rignver
Rerkiern
Queysland Hart
Rou
Mary
Ehriatanitis
Brisbane Esyuradiums
Exiaence
Eutsance Pf
Thomas Welsby
Funa
Ma Dowrides
Ier Jin
Jack McGowan
Cocker Tureedie
There Royal
Enidale
Peter” Sacknon
Spider Roche's Luck and the WLS Decision
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Spider Roche and a character named Davee negotiating joining the WLS. The narrator recalls a 49 year old Spider pleased with the outcome and the uncertain path to a preferred fate, hinting at choices and consequences without clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spider Roche
Roche
Thors
Atari
Fragmentary note on approvals and counts
A short unclear record noting a sequence related to approvals and counts. The readable fragments mention numbers and a possible schedule but lack clear names places or events to identify.
Recaila Pifzsimmons Early Sydney Days Story
Fragmentary reminiscences describe Recaila Pifzsimmons early days in Sydney with Quinny and 20 Stllo-arres, mentioning a Royal capital trip and a boxing career. The narrative recalls refereeing by Bob Humwell and local figures, with praise for Pifzsimmons and an aim to predict future achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Quinny
Bob
Boefen
Ames
Batesman’s
George-stree
M&w
Spore
Arthur Scot
Bmw
Hols
Bob Humwell
Bob Humwell, Lord Rest Tee 'toul"T'teay
Australian Pie figure in wartime romance tale
A garbled war era piece notes Mignet from Australia Pie and Jack Wianod of the Australian Payces, mentioning rainy Sutton Veny and references to Welsh talent Moody. The passage hints at romance, longing, and a lack of experience, with plans for future work and country service implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mignet
Australia
Jack Wianod
Sutton Veny
Lvindan
Moody
A Book Worth Reading One as the Est of the Recent Publications
A confused review of Keane of Kelgoorlie and related works describes a murder mystery set in Sydney. The piece highlights intrigue, financial schemes, and social intrigue, noting demand for the volume and limited copies available for immediate dispatch. Copies cost 1 shilling half-penny and may be mailed to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreeeny Bay
Tv Cribh
Heian
Byran
Sieip
Queenaland
Joe Rivehew
Larry Paley
Erie
British Empire
Howels
Palmer
Ehnctete
Cyete
sdVerisaraua
Wein Fcke
Cedges Belwera Besery
Tamas
Kelgoorlie
Inett
Tina Courder
Rush
Anit
Keane Gee Prumyent
Sydney
Actus
Tony
Colca
Lee
Veer Mall
Tuan
Percy Lamb
Fraser von d Hy
Ty Waseriog
Consis Were
Barre Sovink
Asaya Ay
Lee Lord
Walter Coapary
George
Crowns
W. Li
Mr Lamb
Sir Woodeiors
Amerenistral
Bown Wales
Hasmarie
Farmly
Iiindiak
Yullaring
Sigie
Te Bromel
Victoria
Thompson
Hersh
Piet Jase
Tata
Mophine
Andrew Town
Codeine Club
Wentworth Gaur
Amion
Svere
Jamnbe Pratt
Melbourne
Funeral for Major Hodgkinson Follows Army Traditions
A detailed account of Major Hodgkinson’s funeral describes a formal procession at Doowong Cemetery with full honors. Officers and family members attended as a firing party of 200 from the ALI presented arms, while pallbearers and a sword-escorted carriage marked the ceremonial finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Spall
Hodgkinson
Armonkal
W. H. Coldwell
Hoo
W. D. Hoggginson
Stone Tise
Bager
Ion
Queensland
Goldfield
Imu
Haney Thepphen
Ala
Ala Bh Neying, (Broanere-Inelaw
A.W. Hindskinson Cance
ALI
Gopper
Carriaye
Jonaslan
Chrimoe
Nelson
Tine
Calop Caryrantants
Anne Melita
Queensland Sigtniss Comeaundant
Metropolitan Produce Stakes Entry Notice
Webb secretary of Metropolitan Produce Stakes advertises entry details for the annual event at the Fieheld Enclosure of Australia. Entry fee 10/6 due March 1 with balance payable by May 7. Large nomination expected and entries may claim additional stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Produce Stakes
Pordan
Jame Me AD. Webb
Metravallay CC
Fieheld
Australia
NSW National Coursing Association committee meeting minutes
The NRW National Coursing Association committee met at Batervan Masel Grey Street with officers including president J. Baternuy and treasurer W. A. Philippa present. The meeting discussed mutual agreements with the Western Centre, review of rules, and plans for upcoming courses and communications with Irwin, Divers, and Gully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRW
National Coursing Resberation
Batervan
Masel
George
Grey
Westen
Ieaha
Fyenent
Benes. Dent
J. Baternuy
W. A. Phillipa
A. Pranks
J. Wardale
Cowell
Ly Fowler
A McLear
A.D. Webb
Wes
H. C. Ieisuannem
Glen Innes
Werther
Worth-Wentern
W. Beat
Lockhart
Teuay
Ae Ann
Nein Cereaeen
Natoaal Cours
Ing Alane
Messrs
Irwin
Marcere
Aleler
Mavrepallian Bowte
A. Webb
Eanaue
Merepetian
Ryan
Ut Dookie
Vic
Alipper
Old-Time Reminiscences from the 19th Century Era
Fragmentary reminiscences recount a long memory of racing events, notable figures, and venues such as the Metropolitan Produce Stakes and Lintbury cups. Mentions of Beene, Mr. Gi, Lew Tok, and multiple horses and stages hint at horse racing history, with sporadic references to locations, dates, and prize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Alain Evel
Leneehy
Tovey
Vie
Ieeabwu
Colwmela
New South
Kooty Mol
Balhuret
Hone Jaye
Ammunger
James Weir
W. Les
Init
AL. Park
Lew Tok
Lintbury
Sarmby
Bomwave
Chin
Rai
Wittvel Yoo
Mr. T
Soriakwater
Tavender Winer
Lelee
Weir
Beck
Moon Scuip
Snk
Wendor
Hooke
Hue
Maryborough
Metropolitan Coursing Club Race Days Schedule 1918
A fragment lists repeated club name Metropolitan Coursing Club and mentions days Tuesday Thursday and Friday in May 1918. Reads like an event notice for a dog coursing gathering with unclear details.
Kennel Roundup Describes Field Trials And Horses
The report covers dogs and horse racing at Field Field kennels with notes on the Sime family, Roy Sime, and Fanny Lipton among entries. It highlights herd health, training, and prize prospects, plus a reference to the Military Medal and wartime service shaping the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hafield
BANC
Bia
Mie
Itr
Ituy
Bliss
Mormen Tuckheld
Ameabsry
Peenent
Cameron
Hynny Iqarested
Palefield
Hr Ray Sina
Aelly of
Malton
Fanny
Hind
Bride
Beeeie
Taving Sroialedy
Tomanne Lipton
Persim
Lecention
Fanny Lipton
Rae
Gleason
Baba
Camtan
Sim Kun
Sina
Baye
Deneneke
Ie Sime
Ben
Victoria
Ore
Sauiag
Sime
Hetfield Kennele
Hartor Many & Fagseaime Gir
Two Brothers and Allies in Australian War Story
Reading like a wartime muster, the fragment recalls Australian figures linked to Melbourne and England Grammar School. It names Burks and Hurke as former students and veterans, notes commissions in 1845, service in Rawpe, France, and a scene of wounds and captivity, with references to distinguished comrades and global postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareid
Barberos
Burks
Melbourne
Olngland Grammar School
Duntroon
Jude
Rawpe
France
Anolle
Hurke
Wileer
Alsar
Local shooting meet features several club events and prizes
A Longfield area shooting gathering highlighted by matches for Grades A B and C at 800 yards and 300 yards. The Parramatta Ride Club and NASA program were noted with announcements of trophies, aggregates, and a February date at Aaronsehange Hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowpar
Inca Club
Social
Wisleh Nua
Nawtegi
Etidey
Hong Bayange
AL Aenerdl
Tetional Kine Association
NW Fh
Aaronsehange Hole
City
C. B. Vance
Army
Masival
Carpe
Hha Dewn
Voce
Parramatte Ride Club
Lash
NASA
Herbert
Prise
Trey Tone Lee
Turner
Beatty
Latale Sing
Turner Laurence-street
Lithgow
Australia athletics carnival notes and unlikely weather impacts
The report covers crowded athletic events and cancellations due to heavy rain. It cites officials J. J. Wallace and Hciated Wfil) Wimdrm Seigh Saker, along with Fire Brigade members Creeke and Riddell. It mentions Colley Reserve plans and upcoming events at Austre Nien Foosball Ground Pedestrings, plus a visit from New Zealand athlete De Sheer and remarks on equipment, venues, and wood for poles amid changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Mennuelves
Atte
Attatra
J. J. Wallace
Wfil
Wimdrm Seigh Saker
Police
Creeke
Riddell
Rigade
Atrone Wuattetty
Wa Ihvaiaeta
AAA
Laat Mace
de, Sheer
New Zealand
London
Inlands
Melbourne End
Waas
Sydney
Ir. Skeat
Melbourne
Dy. W
Alan Stewart
Brunewick
Bisadern
Sheet
Wall
ISI
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Jack Dowridge
George Dawson
Quernaland
Tina
Brivbane
Asher Dowridge
Jay Langhain
Langen
Dawrige
Aden
II Brett
Heab Travers
Wingy
Onnelly
Bet Mullins
Dowridge
Glue
Adelaidentverl
Pinney
Telessed
Cork Premisay
Lea
Tyling Street
Nuwe
Theatre Ravel
Veliabelivatreer
Garvens
Aoureattest
Adelaice-etrect
Calimbia
Nee
Adelaite-sreeet
Seerra
Usarse ‘Dawson
Fkce A Mailey
Gesese Powell
Mice Dailey
Amt Thera
Iyi
Hery Laing Teanqueeer
Goddard
Mesh Mme
Jack A Cowan
Cocker Tweedie
Peter Durping
Beiday O'Neil
Ana Rilabie
Neveral
Dave Tage
Lion Nen
Merstad
Gilenety
Lee Kew
Ain
Alere
Bro Warldy
Miller Ealeg
Boy Jim
Rodney Stowe
Miller
Lee Kerf
Owen
Miter
Fe Wan
Gang
Wong
Ani
Tonge Miller
Pea
Kanne
Kalgoorlie
Rennel
Pirro
Ceryyogs
Hees Woawan
Matton
Or. M. V. Por
Bydney
China
Eure
Adelaide
Wheater
Claus
Ballion
D. M. Mack
BR. Sims
Dairheld
Lasy
Youngners
Mtr
J. Memwan
Wapling
Mr. P Muronps
N.S.W
National Coursing Association
Arnott
Metropolitan Coursing Club
Hiekchlidh
Lone Ly LN Mpa
Greymounds
Stvd
Tahoe
Wwen
Marans
HL Sims
Railway Hotel
Fainfield
Mercury
By Fanaler
Furan J
Br J
Randwick
A.C. Simmons
Walling
C. Cab
Rerires
Foosball
Colley Reserve
Glenelghte
South Australia
Bownt St
Commonwealth
Bondyy Cabal
Argus
Weimer
Parcotarg Brgally
Kore
Aid
Testun
Cove
Nyman
Woofe Chitin
Ehampten Seer
Geeeusland
Stevie Hn
Cowie Carest
Cox
Bowene
Testu
Amer
Rita
Quereslar
Akan Pig In Ite Amarante
Hay Sea Teer
Buresil
Bundaberg
Borkempton
Seitnypores
Cerona
Alan
Lamon Field Co
Carsmian
Vollowine
Colane
Lllton
Miv
M.D
Bragueiuon
Mibernian
Eton Barret
Lowen
Upper
Choleee
Vow
Kou Sipida
Phsunye
Aoey Hawt
Toc
Henley
FS. Guten
Eton
Tris Edwarts- Moan
University College
Oxird
Jere Sims
Ax Bow
Edwarde Mesa
Murricte
Siirks
Leender
Wien
Gedtsey
tEuschola
Windaorod
Aeversl
Catherine Mer Murray
Cape
Henley Coulee
Ottord
Unheiny Towing
Houcehald
Wee
Cloc
Kéwarda-Mons
Sliablesan
Mla
Gur Newsasile Earygapondens
Jack Croese
Goa
Silvanus
Hk Hiner River
W. Crosse
Pred Neelere Sbeani
Ban Cravett
W Dorrington
Bem Crockett
Clow Welch
Porth
Bporta
Serember
Police and Firemen's Hospital
Wameil
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