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August 20, 1891
The St. Johns Herald
Saint Johns, Apache County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Charlie Meadows, a famous Arizona cowboy with a Wild West show in Australia, attempts to ride a notorious bucking horse in Charters Towers, Queensland, but is thrown off twice despite displaying exceptional horsemanship.
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Charlie Meadow's Latest Exploit.
The following notice of Charlie Meadows, the well known Arizona cowboy who is now in the Australian colonies, with the Arizona Wild West show, appeared in a Queensland paper:
Charlie Meadows, the famous lasso thrower and horseman, who is here with Harmston's Wild West show, after having conquered everything in the equine line that has come in his way throughout America and Australia, has at last met with defeat from a Charters Towers moke.
The horse in question was a late purchase of Mr. Chick's, and of considerable local repute as a buck-jumper, and was selected for his suitability for the show purpose.
A large crowd assembled at the corner of Mary and King streets to witness the trial performance. The animal was apparently gentle while saddling, but when mounted he immediately commenced a contortion act that was almost indescribable, not only surprising the rider, but after a few vicious lunges dislodging him. Meadows was soon in the saddle again and showed the horsemanship of a centaur for a while, but was again compelled to relinquish his seat.
The following notice of Charlie Meadows, the well known Arizona cowboy who is now in the Australian colonies, with the Arizona Wild West show, appeared in a Queensland paper:
Charlie Meadows, the famous lasso thrower and horseman, who is here with Harmston's Wild West show, after having conquered everything in the equine line that has come in his way throughout America and Australia, has at last met with defeat from a Charters Towers moke.
The horse in question was a late purchase of Mr. Chick's, and of considerable local repute as a buck-jumper, and was selected for his suitability for the show purpose.
A large crowd assembled at the corner of Mary and King streets to witness the trial performance. The animal was apparently gentle while saddling, but when mounted he immediately commenced a contortion act that was almost indescribable, not only surprising the rider, but after a few vicious lunges dislodging him. Meadows was soon in the saddle again and showed the horsemanship of a centaur for a while, but was again compelled to relinquish his seat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Charlie Meadows
Bucking Horse
Wild West Show
Lasso Thrower
Horsemanship
Australia
Defeat
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlie Meadows
Mr. Chick
Where did it happen?
Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
Story Details
Key Persons
Charlie Meadows
Mr. Chick
Location
Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
Story Details
Famous cowboy Charlie Meadows attempts to ride a local buck-jumper horse purchased by Mr. Chick for the Wild West show but is thrown off twice after displaying centaur-like horsemanship.