Battles of the Wild Colonial Boys in Middle Harbour
The long protracted boxing match between Davis and Bungurrabbee, held at Middle Harbour, lasted 4 hours and 22 minutes with tension over umpire decisions. The fight ended after 168 rounds as both fighters showed endurance, Davis finally knocked down by an uppercut and retreated, Bungurrabbee declared winner amid a boisterous crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Davis
Middle Harbor
Kangaroo
Camet
Plac
Davia
Jack
Honda
Liverpool
Davin
Davis
Bumgarrabbees Foss
Blinker
Dace & Turfer
Bill
Bungerrabbee
Essimo
Devin
Dexter Manley
Daria Wade
Devie
Lierea
Tees
Dale van Som
Polly Eye
Eeihton Palliki
Bia
Jane
Lancelot
Thor
Smarrs
Joos Ring
Prigo-Ring
Raparjer
Joreover
Jeck
Davis Nelis
Sprig of Myrtle and Jem Bennett Fight Recap in Sydney
An excerpt from Bell's Life recounts a ring bout between Sprig of Myrtle and Jem Bennett in Sydney. The match features Bennett's rugged veteran style against Myrtle's youthful vigor, with exchanges of body blows and near knocks, lasting over several rounds as spectators watch closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Myrtle
Jem Bennett
Fight Involving Charley Bennett and Hartley
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fight allegedly involving Charley Bennett and Hartley over love and a quarrel. Details are unclear with garbled phrases but imply an intention to fight or resolve a dispute.
Speckled Bob Fitzsimmons Calls Out Ketchel in Spokane
A long faded item from The Bulletin reports Bob Fitzsimmons, billed as speckled beauty, rising with a telegraph voice from the grave to challenge Ketchel. He seeks a Spokane bout with $2,500 posted and ringside seats, noting his show business status aids publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Ketchel
Spokane
Tes
the Bulletin
Dusiness
Frank J. Kelly
Robert Fitesimmons
Bob
Bpokane
Theatrigal Tit Bits From The Flak On Australian Tours
A long, fragmentary update on Australian and New Zealand theatre. Notes on Danny Harcourt, The Merry Widow, The Bank of England, and multiple company itineraries. Mentions Hill Whittaker New York Nov 2 season and various tours, casts, and managers including Harcourt, Madge Mstntoahi, Marion, and Brandon with a London and Sydney focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Harcourt
Preach
Merry Widow
Widow O'Brian
John F. Sheridan
Harry Robert
Boscressie Holt
Mayfair
Australia
New Zealand
Mid
Heineeason
New York
United Time
Brewster
Farrell
Lis
Bijou
London
Western
Red Milk Company
Broken Hill
Adelaide
Ballurdey
Invercargill
Fragmented Patriotic Rant on Women’s Rights and Parliament
A rambling column by Vandsago ridicules women’s rights advocacy and shire council debates. It parodies a deputation to Premier Charlie, mocks public officials, and blends social satire with crude observations on marriage, labor, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raman
Mango
Chacan
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Knights OF the Knuckle
Figtic Fame
Ball
Sydney, Jane
Sydney
Bennett Mill
Eet Manatans
Myride
Fulham
Bennett
Lee
Sprig
Jongth
Hanter
Sparkes
Charley
Hartley
Artey
Speckled
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dempsay
Tver and
Agarhema
VURY
CMO Tee Dds
Madge
Bilanderson
King’s Theatre
Bank of England
Franklin
Harry Halley
Hoye Heoeth
Palaso
England
Kelly
Ashby
Harry Miskards
Shee Somety
the Palace
Southampton
Wint
Jinn
Palatia
Musgrove
Ghilami
Metatcah
Poonte
Golden City
John RB
Rogers
Palmer
Mig Helen Byron
Miamis Palmer
Borris
Gawler
Joan Martin
Doofus Knight Co
Dhabai
Iobe
Bert Rache
la Danse de Rubens
Mms
America
la Re Bare
Dore Marion
Marion
Wifs
Seer Ie
Eon
Pomabedy
Wirth Brothers
Circus Ete Fm George
St Primesbourne
Balurdey
Eeney
Pastore
Bebe
John Walby Cooke
Brandoma
Brisbane
Hrokan Hill
Hobart
Fred Brandon
H.M. Brand
Elayer
Richards
Fred Duval
Pollard
Fred
Australis
Theatre Royal
Bath
Crossley
Poe
Geeten Ge Koewing
Wilesa Itera
Abe Know
Adawaa Alec & Eee
Florence Murphy
Wade
Toi Dorich
Sheridan
Ida Chester
Harry Galman
Alide
Saiten
Dee Ham
Brandons
Elias Fred the Wall
Ilch Bay Secnet-Seger
Harry P
Prigs
Vandsago
Artiaaa
Eka
Telgu
Hideo
Saal
Mt Bourma
Mr. Seal
Rees
Hal
Jerstorm
Abe
Sporteman
Rua
Charlie
Cove
Charile
St. Marya
Zara
Shank Charlie
College
Wes
Fripp & Meteoric
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