Joseph Gordon Ernest Scutts 1897-1973

[The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 9 April 1914. Olympia Boxing Tournament. There was a large attendance at the Newtown Stadium last evening, when the Olvmpia Athletic Club's £1000 tournament was continued, Mr Wally Weekes refereed. Results:- *8st 6lb "Billy" Wallis (Newtown) gained a points decision over George Ager (Arncliffe). Wal Scutts (Leichhardt) beat George Sawyer (Surry Hills) at the conclusion of the six rounds. The following is the draw for Easter Monday ..... Novice 9st Division - Sid Cooper (Newtown) v "Billy" Dartes (Redfern), Jim Slavin (Strathfield) v Joe Scutts (Leichhardt).] [Referee (Sydney, NSW: 1886-1939) Wednesday 9 June 1915, p9 Article. The Preliminaries. Dapper little Noel Smith achieved the object dearest to his heart when he was declared winner on points over Bill Davies in the first six-round preliminary. Pat Conley had a shade the better of his bout with Joe Scutts in the second preliminary, but Mr. Fred Baker decided on a draw.] [Scutts, Joseph Gordon Ernest - May 8 1973, at hospital, late of Gorokan, dearly loved husband of Minnie, loved father of Daphne and Desmond.] [Referee (Sydney, NSW :1886-1939), Wednesday 10 November 1915 p8. About Mr Scutts, Senior. Father of the Great Lads, Joe and Wal. And there are Others. Last week I was honored by a visit from Mr. Scutts, sen., father of those great youngsters, Joe and Wal, who are to make a name for themselves in boxing when they develop a little more. But it is of the proud father I wish to write. Joe Scutts, sen., would pass for the kiddies big, brother, a fine, loosely-built man without the slightest trace of age, with a thick crop of jet-black hair. At first I thought he was an up-country boxer, who had called to solicit my aid in getting him a match. But so strong a resemblance has he to his bonny boys that I immediately said, 'Your name is Scutts,' and with a surprised look in his good-natured face he said, How do you know? The object of his visit was, to tell me that the £5 his son Wal had deposited for a match with Holmes, now that the latter had signed to meet Wills at West Maitland next Saturday night, could remain up for any other 8.6 lad, who cared to cover it. Though an unassuming man, I learned from him that he himself had figured in the fighting line, but always under E.P.R. rules, and also that his forefathers for ages back were prominent English fighters. 'You'd hardly believe it,' he added, for with such a name one would think I am of German descent.' 'I would like to meet friend Scutts again. I am sure he could furnish me with interesting stories' of the days when bare hands were used, and contests were not under police control. When he was taking his departure I inquired if Joe and Wal comprised his family, to which with 'a broad smile', he replied: 'Bless your heart, no, I have fourteen altogether.' Mr. Billy Law, so well known in boxing circles in Brisbane and Sydney, and also in the former city as the Queensland Government Official Interpreter, is in Sydney, enjoying a short holiday.] [Legal Notices - news.google.com/newspaper - 1968 of Joseph Gordon Ernest Scutts (also known as Joseph Gordon Scutts) late of, Retired Abattoir Employee, will be made by Minnie Thelma Kathleen Scutts. .....] [The Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 19 1973. The Estate of Joseph Gordon Ernest Scutts (also known as Joseph Gordon Scutts) late of Gorokan in the State of New South Wales. Retired Abbatoir Employee. Deceased - After 14 days from the publication of this notice an application for Probate of the Will dated 30th October 1968 of Joseph Godon Ernest Scutts, late of Gorokan, Retired Abattoir Employee will be made by Minnie Thelma Kathleen Scutts. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon his Estate to Aubrey A Brown & Co, Solicitors, of 7 Church Street, Wyong.]