This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
15
Solar Plexus notes on boxing world events highlight Kay outpointing Quendreux with reminiscences on McGoorty and Murray this week. The piece surveys bouts, training camps, and promoter chatter across Sydney Melbourne Kiama and Western Australia with mention of Les Darcy and Pat Enright among boxers and managers.
Mick King presses for another meeting with Les Darcy or Ireland’s Pat Burke, amid speculation over who will face him next. The melee centers on boxing contention, timing, and public interest as supporters hope for a decisive bout choice and venue details.
The welterweight title bout at Sydney Stadium saw Fred Way defeat Fernand Quendreux over twenty rounds to claim the Australian welterweight championship. Kay dominated with clever defense and effective uppercuts while Quendreux pressed aggressively, but Way’s strategy prevailed and Kay remains top welterweight in Australia.
An exchange hints at McCoy favoring lighter opponents over welters in an upcoming bout with Watson. Weight class tension factors into the planned ring clash as both camps prepare, with comments suggesting strategy and potential matchup issues.
The report notes J Wren in Sydney at Randwick where Gazlin wins a Chel ford Suken night event while Fred Kay attends Welier Ell Stadium. The piece mentions 7000 funds raised for Pulliotie Funds and details the financial shuffle surrounding the event.
The article details the McGoorty Murray bout buildup with emphasis on weight, conditioning, and potential outcome. It notes Murray’s strong form against Darcy, McGoorty’s weight advantages, and the possible impact on a future rematch with Darcy. The piece hints at a dramatic clash and the broader stakes for the champion.
Local boxing notes report Fletcher from Mailland District drawing interest after a solid win over Gleeson. Weather hindered opening night but Fletcher’s power and speed impressed, with next bout vs Arthur Byerndon set for September 23 drawing expected large attendance.
A fragmented OCR shows boxing fixtures with names like Pete Aureus and Tat Aisin, along with stray terms and scattered details. The readable text suggests a list of bouts or scheduling notes, but key facts such as dates or venues are missing or garbled.
A long, uneven reminiscence on Nathan, a noted amateur boxer and referee linked to Brisbane and Manchester boxing scenes. The article recalls his feats, influence, and the era’s boxing culture, noting his roles, rivals, and recognition among peers.
Bob Turner entertains with boxing impressions and stories of past champions. He salutes Captain Arnot and military police, recalls ring legends like Cribb and Snowy Stare, and jokes about gloves for soldiers while a presentation to Turner and his brothers on service closes the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.