Jackson and Stewart bout clouded by failed purse dispute
In a heated lead up to a scheduled 1907 bout, Peter Jackson faced financial disputes with backers over the prize and signing fees. The controversy centered on a missed payment and a locked referee office, prompting warnings and a disrupted plan that scarred the negotiation and threatened the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Peter Jackson
Jom Stewart
Lahey Plac
Hiwort
Jackson
Jorkson
Bncanent
Voice
Evry
Breware
Jackson Wide
Bam
Cho Ihefarve
Trinare Aslis
Tome
Boxing News and Local Figures In Launceston Era
A fragmented clipping recounts boxing events and personalities including rivalries in Sydney and mentions figures like Tibby Watson, Bud Kee, and George Berkeley. It notes a boxing match series, upcoming Hippodrome bouts, and reflections on past contests, with scattered references to local politicians and spectators. The piece weaves sport gossip with political and social notes from the era.
Fragmented Account of Peter Jackson Scraps and Aftermath
An OCR muddle recounts a chaotic series of boxing era rumors around Peter Jackson, Lass, and WelIng with references to Sportmen’s and Sunday Times reporters. It details alleged rounds, injuries, and postfight reflections, noting inconsistent witnesses and contested outcomes amid a murky historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jackson
Peter
Hrter
Merry
Warchor
Jackson
Tarusat
Rennel
Death and Funeral of Cestus Wietaits and Leste
A garbled obituary notes the death of Leste and death of Cestus Wietaits, referencing Mr. Dunning’s long life, racing and wrestling ties to Australian sports figures, and a funeral at Norwood Cemetery with tributes from Australia’s sporting community. The text recalls Tom Williams and George Desmuon, Tam Williams, and other names in a faded historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wietaits
Leste
Mr. George
Vyas
Rogers
Sport Ie
Savery
Tom King
Jem Macels
Dunning
Huean
Thiam
Ste Ie
Supeetman
Nsec
Tam Williams
George Desmuon
Australia
Tom Buccowy
Randwick General Hospital
Lalden
Avanralian
Brance
Dunsins
Norwood
Ter
Jack Busks
Tom
Dich
Barney & Thompson
Sporting Ten
Witgraveside
Tibby Watson in Egypt under Exype date
The report quotes Sapper W L Morgan claiming Tibby Watson is in Sydney and holds a title as a top fighter and champion in India. Plans for a boxing match with Batulog Custin were halted by authorities, with talks of a civil dispute and a possible contest in Australia versus America abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibby Watson
Egypt
Sapper
W. L. Morgan
Waite
Light Versus Midnight Weighs In On Hughie Controversy
A fragmented report recalls public letters and raids surrounding Hughie and the Referee team. Citizens recall police involvement and a wave of sympathy for Hughie as controversy over a shooting and defense department actions unfolds, stirring local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evry Balch
Eraland
Mehagan
Defence Department
Hughie
Annae Paliceman
Waerdaworth
Tim Donald
Tommy Burns Enlists Ac Ruhughed In War Call
A fragmentary report notes ex heavyweight Tommy Burns, famed as a world champion, enlisted in Canada amid wartime mobilization. The piece mentions his readiness to serve on short notice, Calgarian business ties, and a medically improved digestive system, with references to military authorities and other individuals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tommy Burne
Tommy Rave
Ahiat Inter
Calgery
Fcr
Memoir fragment from Snow Marshall on furlough in England
Fragmentary letter recalling wartime friends and boxing figures, including Jimmy Duncan and Ted Nelson, with notes on service in Holland, payments, and plans to return to Australia. Mentions Camp life, money sent home, and hoped reunions with notable Britons.
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Snow Marshall
Friis Holsted
Larry Lasher
Holland
Jimmy Duncoll
Reat Oglish
Ted Nelson
Sydney
Oman
Peecin
Jackass
Driscoll Wilde
Australia
Baber
Newcastle Boxing Brings Night of Hard Fights at Pavilion
At the Newcastle Pavilion a boxing card delivered strong action with several decision bouts. Gallagher edged Peter Jackson in a heavy set, while James defeated Bluey Porter in the featherweight clash. Local fighters Muller Ammonira and Johnson gave solid showings, drawing praise for resilience and technique amid a crowded crowd.
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Anat Houve
Dollad
Kaen ‘Houlug
Spe
Lven
Im Mutvhisu
Fartuon
Myers
Wallace Wes
Stanford
Berar
Aix
Aawan
Billy James
Bluey Porcer
Porter
Bairte
Billy
Wonlaeed Garaester
Fred Filasimmans
James Wie
Willie
Clark
Perce Pancoe
Parcot
Sean
Frenke Ruesmmans
Joe Lester
Cessnock
Fred Fitsnimimans
Avian
Bob East
Bydocy Boy
Young Sack Tigrey
Sidney Boy
Jack Darcy
Newcastle
Peskins
Tignes Hill
Red Brennan
Price Holland
Sudh Bob East
Fred ‘Pitruimmons
Melbournt Mandi
Bob Nielvalle
Billy“ Bragher
Lee
Heneoo
Henao
Alays
Wiansan
Rive Founda
Tim Muller
Bar Roy Amnonira Ro
Sexe
Sean Tier
Hue
Muller
Lance Elle
Geyl
San Powell
Jack Steven
Piiyeigue
Sway
Ll Stevens
Fin Comer
Maree
Jack Douglas
Pune
Stuart
Rome
Saanders
Dick Johnaan
Saunders
Reinas
Ming
Toowoomba Boxing Clash Draws Local Interest and Contests
A chaotic Toowoomba boxing scene unfolds with Pronteen facing Doughty and Locke in rapid exchanges. Spectators note rising rivalries among Pronten Bronten and Sheehan amid talk of future bouts at the Liberty Fair and local venues as boxing culture thrives.
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Toowoomba
Anewo Wells
Hl Dogehty
Albert Locks
Goline
Pronten Wen
Duke
Callard
Fron Fen
Locke
Branten
Deaman
Challem
Tweed
Promten
Liberty Fair
Sheehan
Uraiah
Les Darey
Good Boye scat trial announced by Vetter Milbaurbe
An odd report details training changes and a competition setup mentioning Billy Bensher Prmok Hale Hele Sh Sin and other named figures. The text presents confusion but outlines a push toward new skills and rightward options in a high stakes environment.
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Vetter Milbaurbe
Bun Own
Billy Bensher
Prmok
Sy Brandie
Fragmentary muse notes on fate and fear
Incoherent fragment reflects on death and fear, suggesting distant echoes of loss. Phrases hint at altered perception and the world’s astonishment at a number or name, but the meaning remains unclear and fragmented.
Fragmentary OCR notes on local officials and events
The text presents garbled names and scattered phrases about county shore members, a management entity, and possible war related discussion. Several proper nouns appear jumbled, making precise entities unclear. The fragment lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable details.
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W.corbett
Stewart
Mick O’brien
W. FL Corbett
Slovan
Peter Newton
Jom Slowary Jalove
Hordes
Amaiatnim
Tn Vans
Ie Einerbont
Nul
Kueskett
Baier Knald AV
Almentt
Colle
Glatea
Acti
Merck
New South Wales
Wody Biavin
Sklarkson
Phegener
Darry Petey
Slavin
Waite Horde
bereMin
Tim
Queenland
Paddy
Pater Jackson
Mick Ctsin
Tnday
Mick
Do L Bas
Wall-Reiup
Mk Waa O'Brien
Bydner
O'Brien
Hlaiing
Peter Juckeon
Melbourne
Duthnuimpy
DI Oppanem
Tou Jackson d'Urlon
Ward
Jim Fall
Taylor
O'Donnell
Bighlige
Updaff Duckwou
Followeu
Paddy Dlavia
Molloy
Howpital
Wilby Amd
McGarity
Larry Voir
Nin
Jack Thooap
Hanle Costello
Champiss Amauue
George Kaxir
Mok
Wall
Botory
Ulmoul
Bates
Peter Tarkeon
Bar
Uéias Dome
AmerGs
Me Petitiog
Barr. T
Jackoon
Snd
Huttals
Comnwil
Young Mitchell
John J. Hérgei
Thier
Brian Francisco
Brian Francisco; S10 He Ie’ Prominent Aaloow Ketoorr Anid & Waelthy
Sam Jackson
Mra Lime
Lage Groupe
Jeopin
Ank
Abourd Gummiiogg
George Berkeley
Wien
Boning
Briban
Guomy
West Indies
Timaail
Eure
Jeff Snaith
Ant Die Laycock
Arthur Secor
Cegarding
Jaif Smith
McGuary
Laycoeh
McGoory
Arana Cote
Turner
Sorergy
Titby
Watson
Ates Tb
Shmant
Young
Smaill
George Stering
Cobar Boxer
Reater
Orange
Imi
Sprinziil
Jimmy Sherman
Win Grutue Conk
Kaud Kee
Young Murphy
Une Cleerie Young
Bud Kee
George Cook
Lighteong
Fue Soos
Wo Brothers
Huns Gm
Jimmy Hill
Jimmy Mil
Ope
Jimmy
Erin Caney
Tammy Uren
Sid Francie
Albert Lloyd
Nave
Hippodrome
Green
Fitzsimmons
Marty Given
Ered Siesimmons
Frank Thorn
Ridishune
Gremes
Dea
Kolde
Scubie
Fis
Mick Nathan
Kridentiy
Mick Wathen
Caan
Fabien Ara Arabes
Pranvio
Prancis
Lean
Shamlie Campbell
Power Jackson
Charly
Wi ‘Walah
Jazcar
Esther Ai
Nathan Refae
Walsh
Walah
Thad
Ees
Welling
Ian
Oki
Mires
Fahey
Gri Taba Ie
Griff
Joe Dillon
Shreiber Toleda
Dvi
Pulting
Alehmaker Tea
Cestus
R. Harrison
Reg Marrizon
Deviay
Mateus
Omar Amis
Chien
Pitty
Beck
Pits
Theaseiver Og Betes
Reg Loony Baker
Iran
Bob Millen
Bob Miller
Segardtire
Gutean
National
George-atreet
Susie
Gesborn
Tommy Burns
Ruhughed
Wally Weekes
Castlereagh Sts
Newcastle Sport
Bendigo
France
Mim
DCM
Les Kern
Harry Stone
Kerap
Sto
Daly
Foor
Herp McCoy
Brisbane
Abbotslach
Carling
Munday
Jarry ‘Bell
Samm Saunders
Lee Gable
Bell
Dick Burgo
Baelena Isd
Pmeurnanin
Darcy
Jacobs
Joedha
Toren
County Shore
Samedeul
Maymlaubey
Supemdant Liver Oy
REMC
Cwesine Ghey
Shila
Mhouilaani
Onina Yah Tory
Sid Godfrey
Vince Blackburn
Pat Humpurets
Tor Sullivan
Pat Gleleon
Ben Tracey
Rusia
Mick O'Reilly
Vic Coleys
Dave Smith
the Hippodrome Athletic Club
ANKE
TNC
Erie
Wismialgs
Tommy Hanley
Gtnnet
Wewtown
Toren Ym Apybeacioe
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