The Referee and the Peter Jackson Boxing Chronicle
A lengthy account traces Peter Jacksons rise through early 1900s Australasian boxing with details of his test with Dubbo Dooley, Foley’s backing, and the tense lead up at Queens Hotel. The piece highlights Jacksons fighting style, countering craft, and the influential role of promoter Larry Foley in shaping his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feige i Linen
Larry Foley
Moore
linaLreis
Luter Tmioencon
Tie Itercete
St Cou
Camera Australia
Quenn’s
York-strest
Dan McAuley
Ackson
McAuley
McAuIey
Peter
Snore
Combarivenesa Lia’ Purseer MF
Esing
Yay Fm
Young
Hal
Fehrers
Mat Byrnes
Howder
Lifton Wardens
Jackson
Mr. McAuley
Queen's Hotel
Duckson
Nowaddy
Bydney
Jacksun
Liv
Jackeon
Foley
Suglntie
Larry
Peter Jackson
George Hill
Hill
Rovallnek
Novar
Turhe
Mulbourne
Mick Dooley
Peter Don
Lie
Agateh
Arrameed
Jnetenn
Prin Fungis
Uit
George Mendies Wins in Egypt at Tivoli Theater Meet
Reporting from Egypt, George Mendies defeated Oliphant in a dramatic final at the Tivoli Theatre. Mendies seized control after a rapid start, applying tactics similar to his opponent. The match drew a cheering crowd. Mendies was carried around the ring by Australian supporters as the audience roared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Manuleon
Unsil Racemly
Tivoli Theatre
Elecerna Dapartmante
Evat
Fete Jennney Te
Elaoeady
Beype
George Mendiee
Sydney
Jameyliphant Cemeinturwn
Ef Carshiweighs
Mendiew
Oliphant
Australia
Mendies
Eng
Hunt
Peston
Boxing Rematch Tale Frames Mack Dyer Clash
The report covers a January boxing bout where Frankie Mack of Beaubrint fought Fred Dyer of Australia across 12 rounds. Dyer won by decision amid rugged exchanges with Mack pressing early but fading. the piece also salutes Mack’s grit and recalls Willard and American fight sentiment, concluding with patriotic wartime reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thio
Henson
U S.A
Frankie Mack
Beaubrint
Fred Dyer
Australia
Antipodes
Mack
Llinka
Dyer
Jack
Burge the Ex Champion Boxer in 1907 Portland Record
A lengthy in-depth feature recounts the British boxing career of Tom Burge, detailing his 1895 victories and subsequent trials. It covers his rise as English lightweight champion, notable bouts with Jerry Driscoll and public reaction, his prison time in Portland, age, character, and the lengthy discussion of his petition for clemency and parole, with reflections on his life and post-prison work as a stonemason.
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Portland
Ea Phancam
Sind
Mar
Busge
Seige
Aremedi
Spon
England
Amile
Risik Vele
Angiar
Jaber Balfour
Lam
Shore
W. Briscoe
Burge
Mary Lewes
Pather Matthews
Bowers
Pueillet
Ag Bure
Parkhuret
Wiser
Boumell
Bunge
Berat
Blackamid
Sven Thay
George Lewin
Mir
Worace Avory
Unclear military duties of Tom Burrows at Randwick Mintary
Fragmentary OCR describes Staff Sergeant Tom Burrows and a list of officers including Lieut Magon Cam Alin and Capt Morgay at a Royal military post. It notes Burrows assisting with medical electricity to Lieut Mitton after a chest and shoulder injury during billet passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Burrows
Randwick Hemera
Magon
Cam
Alin
Ligue Tutt
Gieul
Kingston
DCM
Morgay
Uieut Wills
Harden
Lieut
Mitton
Burrows
Ciet Mas
Hys
Beerehebs
Boxing Scandal and Bout Plans at Sir Joseph Hanks Hotel
A disputed boxing setup near Botany was arranged for daylight at the Sir Joseph Hanks Hotel venue with Dooley versus a rival for a £20 purse. Police watched shadowed preparations but found no action as chaos, misgivings, and a bungled bout surfaced amid late night chatter and rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hanks
Erounda
Botany
Yan-Ionda
Ita
Boser
Jackson
Ie Cy
Sydney
Pater
Mat Byrnes
Olf Lighthoum
Corer
Kent
Balburat
Charles Ricketts
Bkippec
Niurke
Cornell BP
Toy
Doo Joy
Tockan
Holy
Bwause Dooley
Wil
Walt
Mick
Georgmcirve
Wall
Willie
Luis Billy
Micke
Hujaniue
Oller Ol Mporor
Dooley
Almwey
Wweeks
Australian boxing scraps and athletes rise at sea side meet
Fragmented OCR notes describe Tommy Burns, Tommy Galney, and Vince Blackburn in health, training, and match rumors. Mentions Al Kaufman, Jack Jannese, and a jailhouse of sport in Australia with references to Rugby football and seaside training sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Life
Rory
Dave
Perhape
Tommy Burns
Tarvey ‘Burns
Hernineton Beach
Tommy Galney
Kaufman
Repco
Murtia
Australis
Balmain
Tnsisnute
Vince Blackburn
Hin
Jack Jannese
Roomiks
Gateway funds to American Relief Fund noted in terse message
A fragmentary note mentions a gateway handover of funds to the American Relief Fund. The message implies a small group handled the collection with broader expectations for large support. Details such as amounts, dates, or organizers are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Relief Fund
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Ned Bitton
Dubbo
Dooley Jackson
Lighthouse Hotel
Mudine
Ulan
Ned Uition
Ediall
Mocare
George HU
Charlie Jones
Jackoon
Hitton
Larey
You Liu
Lal
bin Carrer
Pat
Oniabod
Trowtie
Howeceml
George Mendies
Egypt
Brdl
Dick Burge
America
Wilard
Pitsburg
Euite
BUC
Fraley Boring
New York
Mike O'Dowd
Will Beery
Europe
Sains
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Creienta
Ani
Araling
Claws Sring
Ian
Tabire
Hiv
Huta Coir
Ori
Asateaion
Sam
Ted Pritchard
Jem Seerine
Pritchard
Fie
Batate
Eve Kim
Jem Brith
Fen
Chimmien
Benee Baker
Sereewan
Coun
Tom Williams
Tom Wiliams
Streequens
Soi
George ‘Dawsaen
Altseealos
Wiliams
Dawson
Wilms
George Winsse
Weltie
Grimem
Newb Sperling Groby
Leona
Moser. Dielse and Lunn
Sergeane
Wandwizke
E. Plummer
London
Perles
Wien
Jduale Vo Front
Jerry
Emu Sen—Eney
Sidi Beta
Ikea
Alice
Hayat
Athena
Strinen
Wier B. Watson
Mr. Watson
Porland
Privon
Saul
Nazwenth
Muga
Burge Hay
Vestveurs
Burkangiarn
France Knollys
Wilich
Winlaor
Traae Avery
Thad
Wrditeidy
Pater Jackson
South Coast
George Powell
Genteman Giorea Daweon
Jimmy Lawson
Kwidwick Racecourse
Indih
Agar
Melbourns
Puguel
Smith
Brousmon Creek
Jackeou
Mot Slavin
Blayin
Pablo Pacque
Slavin
Juckeon
Eho
Blackburn and
Jensese
France
Iilena
Wate Pet
Teing
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