SHEPPEARD, Ernest George
| Birth Name | SHEPPEARD, Ernest George |
| Gramps ID | I0587 |
| Gender | male |
| Age at Death | 48 years, 11 days |
Narrative
ERN SHEPPEARD WANTED.
Ern Sheppeard should communicate with Mr. Jack Munro at once. Telegrams to Lithgow have failed to evoke response.
ERN. SHEPPEARD WANTED. (1923, August 15). Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), p. 11. TROVE
ERN. SHEPPEARD WANTED. (1923, August 15). Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), p. 11. TROVE
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SHEPPEARD WANTS REVENGE
Ern Sheppeard says he was caught unaware when George Thompson knocked him cold in the first round of the fight for the heavyweight championship at Leichhardt last October, and is determined to work his way back to where he can demand another contest for the title he lost. With this idea in view, the Lithgow man is to fight Yank Hannaberry at New castle next Wednesday night and it is intended that the winner will meet Thompson in a contest for the Australian championship. If Sheppeard can defeat Hannaberry he says he will back himself for L100 to beat Thompson ( if George will meet him again), but there is another young and big man in Harry Gill, who thinks he should be the next to meet Tbompson in a title tilt. Gill is to meet a former holder ot the Australian crown. Jim Roland Dwyer at Leichhardt -tomorrow week, and if successful, will bet L25 the he can beat the winner of Sheppeard and Hannaberry. A oontent for the champship, with Thompson defending his title against the assults of the ultimate winner of an elimination battle between the vistors in the Newcastle and Leichhardt fights, should prove an attractive fixture.
SHEPPEARD WANTS REVENCE (1926, December 15). Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), p. 9. TROVE
Ern Sheppeard says he was caught unaware when George Thompson knocked him cold in the first round of the fight for the heavyweight championship at Leichhardt last October, and is determined to work his way back to where he can demand another contest for the title he lost. With this idea in view, the Lithgow man is to fight Yank Hannaberry at New castle next Wednesday night and it is intended that the winner will meet Thompson in a contest for the Australian championship. If Sheppeard can defeat Hannaberry he says he will back himself for L100 to beat Thompson ( if George will meet him again), but there is another young and big man in Harry Gill, who thinks he should be the next to meet Tbompson in a title tilt. Gill is to meet a former holder ot the Australian crown. Jim Roland Dwyer at Leichhardt -tomorrow week, and if successful, will bet L25 the he can beat the winner of Sheppeard and Hannaberry. A oontent for the champship, with Thompson defending his title against the assults of the ultimate winner of an elimination battle between the vistors in the Newcastle and Leichhardt fights, should prove an attractive fixture.
SHEPPEARD WANTS REVENCE (1926, December 15). Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), p. 9. TROVE
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Lloyd v. Sheppeard
Next Saturday night's contest at the Newcastle stadium between Albert Lloyd and Ern Sheppeard, should provide one of the best heavyweight fights seen In Newcastle, as the contestants are a well-matched pair of rugged fighters. Sheppeard is already known here, having beaten Fonce Mexon and Wally Walker, but Lloyd will be making his first local appearance. He claims to have regained the form which enabled him a few years ago to beat all the Australian heavy weights, in addition to most of the noted big men who were imported by Stadiums. Ltd.
Lloyd v. Sheppeard (1925, April 16). The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE
Lloyd v. Sheppeard (1925, April 16). The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE
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Miller v Sheppeard.
The heavyweight contest between Blackie Miller and Ern Sheppeard will be the star attraction at the stadium to-night, and a stirring battle is expected. The principals will enter the ring at 8.30 p.m. sharp, and their battle will boe preceded by three supporting bouts of four, six and eight rounds duration.
The minor contests will be as follows:—Eight rounds, Bill Squires v Fred Hill; six rounds, Ted Weller v Dave Dobson; four rounds, Bob Fltzpatrick v Tibby Clark. The first event of the evening will commence at 7.50 p.m. sharp.
Owing to the particularly large attendance which is expected the doors will open at 6.45 p.m. sharp.
Miller v Sheppeard. (1924, July 12). Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936), p. 6. TROVE
The heavyweight contest between Blackie Miller and Ern Sheppeard will be the star attraction at the stadium to-night, and a stirring battle is expected. The principals will enter the ring at 8.30 p.m. sharp, and their battle will boe preceded by three supporting bouts of four, six and eight rounds duration.
The minor contests will be as follows:—Eight rounds, Bill Squires v Fred Hill; six rounds, Ted Weller v Dave Dobson; four rounds, Bob Fltzpatrick v Tibby Clark. The first event of the evening will commence at 7.50 p.m. sharp.
Owing to the particularly large attendance which is expected the doors will open at 6.45 p.m. sharp.
Miller v Sheppeard. (1924, July 12). Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936), p. 6. TROVE
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SHEPPEARD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Waddy, of South Australia, heavy weight champion of Australia, lost the tittle to Sheppeard, of Lithgow, at the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday when he was beaten on the technical knockout in the fourteenth round, Sheppeard weighed in 13.7. a stone heavier than his opponent, and also had a longer reach. Waddy was aggressive in the first round, which he won, but from the second round onward he never seemed like winning Sheppeard placed heavy blows on the ribs and often had his man hanging on. In the twelfth and thirteenth Sheppeard cut loose and had the champion in a bad way. The fourteenth had gone 40 seconds when the referee, seeing Waddy, in such a bad ,way, stopped the fight, and declared Sheppeard the winner. The win was very popular.
SHEPPEARD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION (1923, September 15). The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1931), p. 15.< a href="a.gov.au/nla.news-article136764790"> TROVE
Waddy, of South Australia, heavy weight champion of Australia, lost the tittle to Sheppeard, of Lithgow, at the Sydney Stadium, on Saturday when he was beaten on the technical knockout in the fourteenth round, Sheppeard weighed in 13.7. a stone heavier than his opponent, and also had a longer reach. Waddy was aggressive in the first round, which he won, but from the second round onward he never seemed like winning Sheppeard placed heavy blows on the ribs and often had his man hanging on. In the twelfth and thirteenth Sheppeard cut loose and had the champion in a bad way. The fourteenth had gone 40 seconds when the referee, seeing Waddy, in such a bad ,way, stopped the fight, and declared Sheppeard the winner. The win was very popular.
SHEPPEARD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION (1923, September 15). The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1931), p. 15.< a href="a.gov.au/nla.news-article136764790"> TROVE
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GILL TO SHEPPEARD.
Pat O'Connor, who attends to Harry Gill's wants in a managerial manner, seeks a match for him against Ern Sheppeard, and is prepared to find a side stake.
(SILL TO SHEPPEARD. (1926, November 24). Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), p. 10.< a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128103441"> TROVE
Pat O'Connor, who attends to Harry Gill's wants in a managerial manner, seeks a match for him against Ern Sheppeard, and is prepared to find a side stake.
(SILL TO SHEPPEARD. (1926, November 24). Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), p. 10.< a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128103441"> TROVE
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ERN SHEPPEARD DEAD AFTER GALLANT FIGHT
Severe injuries suffered by former Australian heavyweight boxing champion Ern Sheppeard, in the Hermitage colliery, in January, proved fatal this morning.
Ern, who was regarded as one of the cleanest fighters of a decade ago, and who held the national title twice, died in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, at o'clock this morning. His wife, whose health has suffered during her husband's long fight for his life, was admitted to the casualty ward of the hospital last night.
On Thursday, January 27, this year, the late Mr. Sheppeard was critically injured in Hermitage colliery while riding a heavy piece of timber on a trolley. At the time it was reported that he was conveying the timber underground, and was squatting on one end to keep it balanced. The timber tilted and kicked upwards carrying his body hard against the roof. His injuries included a fractured spine, pelvis and severe shock. At the time it was suggested that the injuries were of such a nature that Mr. Sheppeard would be incapacitated for life. Deceased was aged about 48 years and was born in the Lithgow district. He grew into a very powerful youth, noted for his long; reach and terrific punch. At 18 years of age Ern Sheppeard entered the ring and, while not a clever boxer, proved himself to be a fighter who could give and take heavy punishment. In 1922 he won the national heavyweight title from Ern Waddy, but later lost it to Blackie Miller, who in turn was defeated by Ern Waddy. Seeking the title again Ern Sheppeard went to Adelaide in 1925 and again defeated Waddy to bring the title back to Lithgow. His best fighting weight, according to his brother, Mr. Cyril Sheppeard (now a patient in Lithgow hospital) was 13.7. He had between 20 and 30 fights during his career, was never disgraced and won more than 50 per cent of the bouts. The late Ern Sheppeard had hands larger than Les Darcy and special gloves had to be made to fit him. To-day, one of his former trainers and a lifelong friend, Mr. Alf Hughes, of Hermitage Flat, said: "Ern was one of the finest types, as a man and a fighter. He did not make much money because there was not a great deal in it those days but he was very charitable and would give his last penny to a deserving case. He would go to anybody's assistance and was a good family man. Charlie Tobin of Lithgow, was his principal trainer here and we both thought a lot of Ern. That is our tribute to a good man. He was clean and would not be in anything crook during his boxing days." During the depression years the late Mr. Sheppeard operated an eucalyptus distilling plant in the mountains near Rydal, but for the last few years had been employed as a deputy at the Hermitage colliery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Sheppeard, one daughter, Mrs Trevor Shaw, of Parkes, one son, Ernest (Pat), of Lithgow, and three brothers, Cyrus, Cyril and Harry to whom sympathy will be extended. It is understood that the funeral will take place in Sydney. INQUEST ORDERED SYDNEY, This Afternoon. It was reported to-day that an inquest has been ordered into the death of Mr. Sheppeard. If the inquest can be finalised to-night his remains will be cremated to-morrow.
ERN SHEPPEARD DEAD (1949, April 29). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2TROVE
Severe injuries suffered by former Australian heavyweight boxing champion Ern Sheppeard, in the Hermitage colliery, in January, proved fatal this morning.
Ern, who was regarded as one of the cleanest fighters of a decade ago, and who held the national title twice, died in St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, at o'clock this morning. His wife, whose health has suffered during her husband's long fight for his life, was admitted to the casualty ward of the hospital last night.
On Thursday, January 27, this year, the late Mr. Sheppeard was critically injured in Hermitage colliery while riding a heavy piece of timber on a trolley. At the time it was reported that he was conveying the timber underground, and was squatting on one end to keep it balanced. The timber tilted and kicked upwards carrying his body hard against the roof. His injuries included a fractured spine, pelvis and severe shock. At the time it was suggested that the injuries were of such a nature that Mr. Sheppeard would be incapacitated for life. Deceased was aged about 48 years and was born in the Lithgow district. He grew into a very powerful youth, noted for his long; reach and terrific punch. At 18 years of age Ern Sheppeard entered the ring and, while not a clever boxer, proved himself to be a fighter who could give and take heavy punishment. In 1922 he won the national heavyweight title from Ern Waddy, but later lost it to Blackie Miller, who in turn was defeated by Ern Waddy. Seeking the title again Ern Sheppeard went to Adelaide in 1925 and again defeated Waddy to bring the title back to Lithgow. His best fighting weight, according to his brother, Mr. Cyril Sheppeard (now a patient in Lithgow hospital) was 13.7. He had between 20 and 30 fights during his career, was never disgraced and won more than 50 per cent of the bouts. The late Ern Sheppeard had hands larger than Les Darcy and special gloves had to be made to fit him. To-day, one of his former trainers and a lifelong friend, Mr. Alf Hughes, of Hermitage Flat, said: "Ern was one of the finest types, as a man and a fighter. He did not make much money because there was not a great deal in it those days but he was very charitable and would give his last penny to a deserving case. He would go to anybody's assistance and was a good family man. Charlie Tobin of Lithgow, was his principal trainer here and we both thought a lot of Ern. That is our tribute to a good man. He was clean and would not be in anything crook during his boxing days." During the depression years the late Mr. Sheppeard operated an eucalyptus distilling plant in the mountains near Rydal, but for the last few years had been employed as a deputy at the Hermitage colliery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Sheppeard, one daughter, Mrs Trevor Shaw, of Parkes, one son, Ernest (Pat), of Lithgow, and three brothers, Cyrus, Cyril and Harry to whom sympathy will be extended. It is understood that the funeral will take place in Sydney. INQUEST ORDERED SYDNEY, This Afternoon. It was reported to-day that an inquest has been ordered into the death of Mr. Sheppeard. If the inquest can be finalised to-night his remains will be cremated to-morrow.
ERN SHEPPEARD DEAD (1949, April 29). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2TROVE
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BOXING
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WADDY V. SHEPPEARD.
Ern. Waddy, who will defend his title of Australian heavyweight champion boxer at the King's Theatre tonight, will meet Ern Sheppeard. for the second time. The Sydney boxer Waddy two years ago and relieved him of the title, which, however, he regained soon afterwards. There will be three supporting contests, and Mr. M. J. Noonan has consented to be referee (writes 'Straight Left'). Both heavyweights have trained for two months for the bout. The boxplans are at Allan's.
BOXING. (1926, July 12). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 4. TROVE
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WADDY V. SHEPPEARD.
Ern. Waddy, who will defend his title of Australian heavyweight champion boxer at the King's Theatre tonight, will meet Ern Sheppeard. for the second time. The Sydney boxer Waddy two years ago and relieved him of the title, which, however, he regained soon afterwards. There will be three supporting contests, and Mr. M. J. Noonan has consented to be referee (writes 'Straight Left'). Both heavyweights have trained for two months for the bout. The boxplans are at Allan's.
BOXING. (1926, July 12). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 4. TROVE
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Walker v. Sheppenrd
Two leading Australian heavy weights.
Wally Walker, of Newcastle, and the ex-champion of Australia, Ern Sheppeard, will provide the attraction at the Ncwcastle stadium next Saturday night.
Not since Harry Collins first came into prominence has any northern boxer attracted so much notice as Walker, who is considered by many to be the most promising heavyweight produced In the Commonwealth for some years.
He has already boxed in five of the principal boxing, centres, in all of which his career is being keenly watched, and it is recogised that the outcome of his meeting with such a noted opponent as Sheppeard will decide his future in the ring. Walker is being trained by Tom Maguire, who has him in fine condition.
The preliminaries to this event will be George Typo (Greta) v. Cess Watson (Islington) und Charlie : Kelly (Newcastle) v. George James (Carilnglon).
Walker v. Sheppeard (1925, March 30). The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), p. 7. TROVE
Two leading Australian heavy weights.
Wally Walker, of Newcastle, and the ex-champion of Australia, Ern Sheppeard, will provide the attraction at the Ncwcastle stadium next Saturday night.
Not since Harry Collins first came into prominence has any northern boxer attracted so much notice as Walker, who is considered by many to be the most promising heavyweight produced In the Commonwealth for some years.
He has already boxed in five of the principal boxing, centres, in all of which his career is being keenly watched, and it is recogised that the outcome of his meeting with such a noted opponent as Sheppeard will decide his future in the ring. Walker is being trained by Tom Maguire, who has him in fine condition.
The preliminaries to this event will be George Typo (Greta) v. Cess Watson (Islington) und Charlie : Kelly (Newcastle) v. George James (Carilnglon).
Walker v. Sheppeard (1925, March 30). The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), p. 7. TROVE
Events
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| Birth | 18 Apr 1901 | Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia | ||
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| Death | 29 Apr 1949 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||
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| Burial | 30 Apr 1949 | Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia | ||
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Relation to the centre person (SHEPPEARD, Sharon Lynette) : granduncle
Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | SHEPPEARD, William Thomas [I0017] | 10 Aug 1872 | 12 Mar 1934 | |
| Mother | WRIGHT, Sarah Ann [I0018] | 17 Mar 1875 | 16 May 1941 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Herbert James [I2600] | 29 Aug 1892 | 9 Jan 1893 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Charles [I2601] | 1893 | 1893 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Percy W [I2603] | 29 Aug 1894 | ||
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Andrew [I0656] | |||
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, George Malcolm [I0087] | 21 Sep 1896 | 7 Oct 1948 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Cyrus Fredrick [I2602] | 1899 | 1969 | |
| SHEPPEARD, Ernest George | 18 Apr 1901 | 29 Apr 1949 | ||
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Roy [I0554] | 1 Jan 1906 | 29 Mar 1907 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Cyril Fredrick [I0128] | 16 Dec 1907 | 26 Mar 1969 | |
| Brother | SHEPPEARD, Harold Thomas [I2255] | 15 Jul 1910 | 1977 |
Families
Family of SHEPPEARD, Ernest George and HARVEY, Thelma Maud [F0508] |
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| Married | Wife | HARVEY, Thelma Maud [I1566] ( * 1 Jan 1901 + 22 Sep 1966 ) | ||||||||||||||
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| Web Search | ERN SHEPPEARD DEAD (1949, April 29). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2 (CITY EDITION). Retrieved March 9, 2020,[**TROVE**] (ERN SHEPPEARD DEAD (1949, April 29). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 2 [Click to Go] |
Pedigree
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SHEPPEARD, William Thomas [I0017]
- WRIGHT, Sarah Ann [I0018]
