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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
16
OConnor outpointed McCoy and Geikie remained a star as Victorian and Queensland notes highlight the punch show at Melbourne. McCoy struggled to match OConnor’s punch power while Geikie topped a strong field, with reports noting OConnor’s rising status and McCoy fading in the earlier rounds.
Melbourne gossip from Monday reports Toten oy and Wewarne-Cacey contest buildup, with Mack and Ne Chance featured in amateur rounds. The piece notes trainer names, venue hints, and upcoming bouts including Tommy Uren facing high weight title challenger at Sydney Stadium, plus a George Travers exhibition and other training events.
The report lists several boxers and weights including Australes McCoy at 9.10 and GO Conane at 10.0. Trainers and fighters such as Teed Varier, Jacke Tagiese, Jahied Tohnvon, Tos Anirilge, Vin McGuire, and Boy Prouglay are noted as contenders in a promising card.
The article details boxing interest around LLEW EDWARDS and SIMPSON with a scheduled weigh in at Bendigo Stadium next Saturday. It notes Edwards training sessions, match build up, and potential opponents like Len Gabrey and Charley Simpson along with promotions and other heavyweight names, all framed in a period newspaper voice.
In a heated Saturday bout at Brabant Stadium Wave Gridie defeats Charie Dirksen by a disputed 410% in the eleventh, while Jane earns a draw. The night features heavy rain, tense exchanges, and a late shift in momentum as Dirksen survives a scare and Gridie presses for a finish. The prelims include Mick King and Frits Holland, with details sparse due to the damaged text.
Fragmented text reports a British visit and a lightweight championship backdrop. It mentions Harsey Hafland, Patel IV, and a series of boxing contenders including Tommy Ryan, Luke Weedey, and McNamary. The piece notes a weigh‑in, future meetings in Brisbane, and potential prize money amid a lively boxing scene.
A garbled OCR passage references Hector Melville and a named individual Bowen with scattered details about dates and places. The text is fragmented and lacks a cohesive report, leaving uncertainty about event, location, or outcome.
A British fighter earns the Victoria Cross for bravery in action during naval and army operations. The award honors courageous deeds by servicemen across multiple theaters, detailing the battles, names, and dates involved while noting the heroism of several individuals and units.
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names—Brown Dacey Thowwoyen Thompson—alongside cryptic references to wars, boxing, and national figures. The disjointed lines hint at a historical political or military context with insubstantial details and unclear chronology.
The Queensland Patriotic Handicap event at Kalgoorlie highlighted local greens subsidy by Kalgoorlie Municipality. Favorites fell as W.B.A. Pennant and state title contenders battled through rounds. Gould narrowly beat Colledge for the trophy amid strong regional support and ongoing Club discussions on facilities and access.
A disrupted anti conscription gathering is recounted with references to Anzac forces and student involvement. The scene covers an early arrival and clashes as soldiers and locals confront protestors, with chaotic movements around the venue and a push to eject participants.
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