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1867
???? 1867
???? ??, 1867 (????)
Sandridge Baths, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Deep Water Wrestling
Professor William Miller, "the Australian Hercules" wins the Gold Star
???? 1867
???? ??, 1867 (????)
Sandridge Baths, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Deep Water Wrestling
Professor William Miller, "the Australian Hercules" wins the Gold Star
1880
OCTOBER 1880
OCTOBER 2, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 3, 1880 (SUNDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 4, 1880 (MONDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 5, 1880 (TUESDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 6, 1880 (WEDNESDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 7, 1880 (THURSDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 8, 1880 (FRIDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 1880
OCTOBER 2, 1880 (SATURDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 3, 1880 (SUNDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 4, 1880 (MONDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 5, 1880 (TUESDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 6, 1880 (WEDNESDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 7, 1880 (THURSDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
OCTOBER 8, 1880 (FRIDAY)
Melbourne Exhibition
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 5s, 3s, 2s & 1s
Mr. William Miller, 'Champion Athlete of the World and the Greatest Graeco-Roman Wrestler Living' to give an Athletic-Gymnastic Exhibition. Including a Graeco-Roman exhibition with Mons. Victor.
1881
NOVEMBER 1881
NOVEMBER ??, 1881 (????)
Melbourne Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Professor William Miller, "the Australia Hercules," is presented a gold medal.
NOVEMBER 1881
NOVEMBER ??, 1881 (????)
Melbourne Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Professor William Miller, "the Australia Hercules," is presented a gold medal.
1882 (no results)
1883 (no results)
1884 (no results)
1885
AUGUST 1885
AUGUST 6, 1885 (TUESDAY)
Nugget Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: £1.00, £2.00, £3.00, £5.00 & £10
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
Referee: Donald Dinnie
1 - Australian Middleweight Championship - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls - For £50 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. John Thomas,
Three Falls to None (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:05:00 - F3 00:13:00 - C 00:22:00)
Note:
Whistler is listed as the American Graeco-Roman and Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
AUGUST 29, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Afternoon Show
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch) - Two out of Three Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:16 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:03:45 - C 00:24:01)
Evening Show
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch/Side Hold) - Three out of Five Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two - Forfeit(F1 00:18:10 - F2 00:01:16 - F3 00:26:24 - F4 00:22:27 - F5 00:00:00 - C 01:08:16)
Note:
Donald Dinnie quit after the fourth fall due to an injured shoulder.
AUGUST 1885
AUGUST 6, 1885 (TUESDAY)
Nugget Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: £1.00, £2.00, £3.00, £5.00 & £10
Attendance: 'Crowded House'
Referee: Donald Dinnie
1 - Australian Middleweight Championship - Catch-as-Catch-Can - Three out of Five Falls - For £50 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. John Thomas,
Three Falls to None (F1 00:04:00 - F2 00:05:00 - F3 00:13:00 - C 00:22:00)
Note:
Whistler is listed as the American Graeco-Roman and Catch-as-Catch-Can Champion.
AUGUST 29, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Afternoon Show
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch) - Two out of Three Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:20:16 - F2 ??:??:?? - F3 00:03:45 - C 00:24:01)
Evening Show
Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Australia
1 - Mixed Styles (Graeco-Roman/Cornish/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Scotch/Side Hold) - Three out of Five Falls - For $100 (a side)
Clarence Whistler def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two - Forfeit(F1 00:18:10 - F2 00:01:16 - F3 00:26:24 - F4 00:22:27 - F5 00:00:00 - C 01:08:16)
Note:
Donald Dinnie quit after the fourth fall due to an injured shoulder.
SEPTEMBER 1885
SEPTEMBER 26, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Theater Royal, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Announcer: Mr. G. Leopard
Referee: Captain Cowen
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For £200
Clarence Whistler def. William Miller (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:10:00 - F2 00:08:00 - C 01:18:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Miller was the Australian Heavyweight Champion going into the battle.
Sometimes this is WRONGLY listed as the first ever bout in Australia
SEPTEMBER 1885
SEPTEMBER 26, 1885 (SATURDAY)
Theater Royal, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Announcer: Mr. G. Leopard
Referee: Captain Cowen
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls - For £200
Clarence Whistler def. William Miller (c),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:10:00 - F2 00:08:00 - C 01:18:00) - NEW CHAMPION
Notes:
Miller was the Australian Heavyweight Champion going into the battle.
Sometimes this is WRONGLY listed as the first ever bout in Australia
1886
NOVEMBER 1886
NOVEMBER 27, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Very Large"
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s and 2s
Referee: George Leopold
1 - Australian Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Connor (of Sydney) (c) def. Andre Christol (of America),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:17:30 - F2 00:03:30 - C 01:21:00)
NOVEMBER 1886
NOVEMBER 27, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Very Large"
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s and 2s
Referee: George Leopold
1 - Australian Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Jack Connor (of Sydney) (c) def. Andre Christol (of America),
Two Falls to None (F1 01:17:30 - F2 00:03:30 - C 01:21:00)
DECEMBER 1886
DECEMBER 11, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit Tendered to Andre Christol
Promoter: J.E Donegan
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 3s, 2s & 1s
1 - Andre Christol Vs. Victor,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Professor Miller, Donald Dinnie, J. Connor, M. Nathan, J. Hall, J.E. Donegan, Morris Ewins, Brady, Thunderbolt, Lawless, Wiggans, Miss Etilo Ray, James Crilly, Frank Furmegan, Tom Leverant, Frank Campbell, Mr. M'Bailley, Percy Hall, Circassian Youth and General Tom Thumb.
DECEMBER 18, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Her Majesty's Opera-House, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Crowded' / 6,000
Tickets: 'Double Price'
Announcer: H.R. Harwood
Referee: John Clarke
Timekeeper: Frank M. Clark
Judges: S. Nixon (Cannon) & M. Victor (Miller)
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. William Miller (of Melbourne),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:44:00- - F2 00:06:00 - C 00:50:00-)
Note:
Miller tore his caritilidge from his rib during the second fall, he could not return for the third fall due to too much pain.
The attendance figure, "6,000" is from an 1895 British biographical account of Cannon written by a "Welsh Athlete."
DECEMBER 1886
DECEMBER 11, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Grand Complimentary Benefit Tendered to Andre Christol
Promoter: J.E Donegan
St. George's Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 3s, 2s & 1s
1 - Andre Christol Vs. Victor,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Professor Miller, Donald Dinnie, J. Connor, M. Nathan, J. Hall, J.E. Donegan, Morris Ewins, Brady, Thunderbolt, Lawless, Wiggans, Miss Etilo Ray, James Crilly, Frank Furmegan, Tom Leverant, Frank Campbell, Mr. M'Bailley, Percy Hall, Circassian Youth and General Tom Thumb.
DECEMBER 18, 1886 (SATURDAY)
Her Majesty's Opera-House, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Crowded' / 6,000
Tickets: 'Double Price'
Announcer: H.R. Harwood
Referee: John Clarke
Timekeeper: Frank M. Clark
Judges: S. Nixon (Cannon) & M. Victor (Miller)
1 - World Graeco-Roman Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Tom Cannon (of Tyneside) def. William Miller (of Melbourne),
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:44:00- - F2 00:06:00 - C 00:50:00-)
Note:
Miller tore his caritilidge from his rib during the second fall, he could not return for the third fall due to too much pain.
The attendance figure, "6,000" is from an 1895 British biographical account of Cannon written by a "Welsh Athlete."
1887
FEBRUARY 1887
FEBRUARY ??, 1887 (????)
Melbourne(?), Victoria, Australia
1 - Five-Style (Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland) - Three oout of Five Falls
Tom Cannon def. Donald Dinnie,
Three Falls to Two
MARCH 1887
MARCH 5, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria
Attendance: "Large"
Seconds: Phillips (Dinnie) & (Christol)
Referee: Dunn
1 - Mixed Style Championship ((Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Scotch/Cornish) - Four ouf of Seven Falls
Tom Cannon Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Curfew Draw - Three Falls Each (F1 00:06:25 - F2 00:00:30 - F3 00:09:47 - F4 00:17:25 - F5 00:01:40 - F6 ??:??:?? - F7 01:15:00 - C 01:51:47+)
Note:
Christol & Cannon are both listed as being of America and Christol the "Masked Wrestler of Paris." It is noted though that Cannon was actually born in Lancashire, England, but has been a resident in the States for some years.
MARCH 14, 1887 (MONDAY)
Benefit Tendered to Harry Dunn
Melborne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Professor Miller Vs. Harry Dunn,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Tom Cannon, Donald Dinnie, Jack Connor, Andre Christol, Wm. Thornton, M. Caffrey, Tom M'Kenzie, D. Ford, T. Tichner and A. Smart, as well as boxing and a dog show.
MARCH 1887
MARCH 5, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria
Attendance: "Large"
Seconds: Phillips (Dinnie) & (Christol)
Referee: Dunn
1 - Mixed Style Championship ((Side-Hold/Collar & Elbow/Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can/Cumberland/Scotch/Cornish) - Four ouf of Seven Falls
Tom Cannon Vs. Donald Dinnie,
Curfew Draw - Three Falls Each (F1 00:06:25 - F2 00:00:30 - F3 00:09:47 - F4 00:17:25 - F5 00:01:40 - F6 ??:??:?? - F7 01:15:00 - C 01:51:47+)
Note:
Christol & Cannon are both listed as being of America and Christol the "Masked Wrestler of Paris." It is noted though that Cannon was actually born in Lancashire, England, but has been a resident in the States for some years.
MARCH 14, 1887 (MONDAY)
Benefit Tendered to Harry Dunn
Melborne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Professor Miller Vs. Harry Dunn,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured Tom Cannon, Donald Dinnie, Jack Connor, Andre Christol, Wm. Thornton, M. Caffrey, Tom M'Kenzie, D. Ford, T. Tichner and A. Smart, as well as boxing and a dog show.
APRIL 1887
APRIL 22, 1887 (FRIDAY)
Bulli Disaster Relief Fund
Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Crowded"
Announcer: W. Miller
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Connor Vs. Attwood,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Cannon Vs. Christol,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured feats of strength from Signor Sali and Mons. Victor, scientific boxing, fencing, club swinging, a dog show, acrobatic acts and Professor Miller equaled the world record with 104lb dumbbell extensions (11) and managed half of the 12th repetition.
APRIL 1887
APRIL 22, 1887 (FRIDAY)
Bulli Disaster Relief Fund
Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Crowded"
Announcer: W. Miller
1 - Catch-as-Catch-Can
Connor Vs. Attwood,
Result Unknown
2 - Graeco-Roman
Cannon Vs. Christol,
Result Unknown
Note:
Also featured feats of strength from Signor Sali and Mons. Victor, scientific boxing, fencing, club swinging, a dog show, acrobatic acts and Professor Miller equaled the world record with 104lb dumbbell extensions (11) and managed half of the 12th repetition.
MAY 1887
MAY 14, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Large Number"
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s, 2s6d, 2s & 1s
Timekeeper: J. Stewart
Referee: H. Dunn
Judges: G. Carter (Miller) & J. Donegan (Christol & Sali)
1 - Two on one Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
Prof. Miller def. Sig. Sali (of Italy) & Mons. Christol (of France),
Three Falls to One (MC 00:13:40 - PM 00:18:30 - MC 00:14:00 - SS 00:09:05 - C 00:55:15)
MAY 1887
MAY 14, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Large Number"
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s, 2s6d, 2s & 1s
Timekeeper: J. Stewart
Referee: H. Dunn
Judges: G. Carter (Miller) & J. Donegan (Christol & Sali)
1 - Two on one Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Three out of Five Falls
Prof. Miller def. Sig. Sali (of Italy) & Mons. Christol (of France),
Three Falls to One (MC 00:13:40 - PM 00:18:30 - MC 00:14:00 - SS 00:09:05 - C 00:55:15)
SEPTEMBER 1887
SEPTEMBER 7, 1887 (WEDNESDAY)
National Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Featuring A. Christol and his pupils.
SEPTEMBER 9, 1887 (FRIDAY)
National Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Featuring A. Christol and his pupils.
SEPTEMBER 10, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Half Full"
Referee: H. Dunn
Seconds: Graham (Victor)
1 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Christol to Throw Victor Five Times in Sixty Minutes
Victor def. Christol,
One Fall to Three (F1 00:05:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:07:00 - F4 ??:??:?? - C 00:16:00+)
2 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Osborne def. Goldsmith
3 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Burrows def. Page
4 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Dawson def. Porreit
5 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
King def. Clancy
6 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Semi Final
Osborne def. Burrows
7 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Semi Final
King def. Dawson
8 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Final
Osborne def. King
Note:
Matches 2 to 5 were put on in between the falls of match one.
SEPTEMBER 1887
SEPTEMBER 7, 1887 (WEDNESDAY)
National Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Featuring A. Christol and his pupils.
SEPTEMBER 9, 1887 (FRIDAY)
National Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Featuring A. Christol and his pupils.
SEPTEMBER 10, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Alexandra Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Half Full"
Referee: H. Dunn
Seconds: Graham (Victor)
1 - Handicap - Graeco-Roman - Christol to Throw Victor Five Times in Sixty Minutes
Victor def. Christol,
One Fall to Three (F1 00:05:00 - F2 00:04:00 - F3 00:07:00 - F4 ??:??:?? - C 00:16:00+)
2 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Osborne def. Goldsmith
3 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Burrows def. Page
4 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
Dawson def. Porreit
5 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Quarter Final
King def. Clancy
6 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Semi Final
Osborne def. Burrows
7 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Semi Final
King def. Dawson
8 - Tournament For a Gold Medal & the Colony Lightweight Championship - Final
Osborne def. King
Note:
Matches 2 to 5 were put on in between the falls of match one.
NOVEMBER 1887
NOVEMBER 19, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Mammoth Austra-American Athletic Amphitheater, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - World Middleweight Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Sam Matthews Vs. Andre Christol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is said to be the opening night of the venue.
Matthews is listed as the American Middleweight Champion.
Appears to be to crown a new title holder.
NOVEMBER 1887
NOVEMBER 19, 1887 (SATURDAY)
Mammoth Austra-American Athletic Amphitheater, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - World Middleweight Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Sam Matthews Vs. Andre Christol,
Result Unknown
Notes:
This is said to be the opening night of the venue.
Matthews is listed as the American Middleweight Champion.
Appears to be to crown a new title holder.
1888
MARCH 1888
MARCH 31, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Her Majesty's Opera House, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s & 2s
1 - World Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) Middleweight Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Samuel Matthews def. Andre Christol,
Three Falls to None - Forfeit
Note:
Matthews won the first fall and Christol then said his arm was injured and could not continue.
MARCH 1888
MARCH 31, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Her Majesty's Opera House, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tickets: 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s & 2s
1 - World Mixed Style (Graeco-Roman/Catch-as-Catch-Can) Middleweight Championship - Three out of Five Falls
Samuel Matthews def. Andre Christol,
Three Falls to None - Forfeit
Note:
Matthews won the first fall and Christol then said his arm was injured and could not continue.
APRIL 1888
APRIL 21, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Nathan & Costello's Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Half Full'
1 - World Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Samuel Matthews (c) def. Andre Christol
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:31:00)
Notes:
Christol is listed as an ex-champion.
Also featured boxing.
APRIL 1888
APRIL 21, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Nathan & Costello's Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: 'Half Full'
1 - World Mixed Style (Catch-as-Catch-Can/Graeco-Roman) Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Samuel Matthews (c) def. Andre Christol
Two Falls to One (F1 00:02:00 - F2 00:18:00 - F3 00:11:00 - C 00:31:00)
Notes:
Christol is listed as an ex-champion.
Also featured boxing.
JULY 1888
JULY 14, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Boxing
Stackpole (of New Zealand) def. Andre Christol,
Forfeit (Fourth Round)
Note:
Also featured other boxing bouts.
JULY 1888
JULY 14, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 - Boxing
Stackpole (of New Zealand) def. Andre Christol,
Forfeit (Fourth Round)
Note:
Also featured other boxing bouts.
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 15, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Vallence's Harvest Home Hotel Marquee, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Well Patronised"
Tickets: 1s
1 - Graeco-Roman
Morris Ewans def. Andre Christol
Notes:
Christol is listed as the World Middleweight Champion.
Ewans is listed as the Australian Lightweight Champion.
Also featured amateur wrestling, boxing and a performance by Christol featuring feats of strength.
DECEMBER 1888
DECEMBER 15, 1888 (SATURDAY)
Vallence's Harvest Home Hotel Marquee, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Well Patronised"
Tickets: 1s
1 - Graeco-Roman
Morris Ewans def. Andre Christol
Notes:
Christol is listed as the World Middleweight Champion.
Ewans is listed as the Australian Lightweight Champion.
Also featured amateur wrestling, boxing and a performance by Christol featuring feats of strength.
1889
JANUARY 1889
JANUARY 22, 1889 (TUESDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Timekeepr: Grahame
Referee: Donald Dinnie
1 - Graeco- Roman Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Andre Christol Vs. Harry Pearoe,
Time-Limit Draw (01:42:00)
Note:
Who, if anyone, is the champion going in is not listed.
MARCH 1889
MARCH 4, 1889 (MONDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Timekeeper: Mr. Donuegan
Referee: Harry Dunn
1 - Graeco-Roman Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Pearce def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:40:00 - F2 00:30:00 - C 01:10:00)
Notes:
Christol gave in and said he couldn't fight the third fall.
Who, if anyone, was the champion is not listed.
MARCH 1889
MARCH 4, 1889 (MONDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Timekeeper: Mr. Donuegan
Referee: Harry Dunn
1 - Graeco-Roman Middleweight Championship - Two out of Three Falls
Harry Pearce def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One - Forfeit (F1 00:40:00 - F2 00:30:00 - C 01:10:00)
Notes:
Christol gave in and said he couldn't fight the third fall.
Who, if anyone, was the champion is not listed.
JULY 1889
JULY 20, 1889 (SUNDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Well Attended"
Timekeeper: P.J. Murphy
Referee: Donal Dinner
Seconds: Charley Eyton (Salvator) & Tom Burrows (Christol)
1 - Graeco-Roman
Mons. Salvator def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:31:00)
Note:
Featured an amateur preliminary and boxing afterwards.
JULY 1889
JULY 20, 1889 (SUNDAY)
Apollo Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Well Attended"
Timekeeper: P.J. Murphy
Referee: Donal Dinner
Seconds: Charley Eyton (Salvator) & Tom Burrows (Christol)
1 - Graeco-Roman
Mons. Salvator def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to One (F1 00:15:00 - F2 00:10:00 - F3 00:06:00 - C 00:31:00)
Note:
Featured an amateur preliminary and boxing afterwards.
1890
APRIL 1890
APRIL 25, 1890 (FRIDAY)
Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Attendance: "Large"
1 - Graeco-Roman - Two out of Three Falls
J. Perryman def. Andre Christol,
Two Falls to None - Forfeit (01:11:00)
Notes:
Christol sufferenced a wrench and could not continue following the first fall.
Boxing was also featured.
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Results from Victoria, Australia: Pre-1900.
Updated: December 11, 2018.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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All research has been completed by the Professional Wrestling Historical Society or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from Victoria, Australia: Pre-1900.
Updated: December 11, 2018.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
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