22 May 1901
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Newspaper
Bowral And Robertson Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
1
A chaotic legal notice references Annie Lucinda and other parties regarding administration of an estate. It mentions intense procedural steps, delays, and instructions to interested persons including guardians, with warnings about deadlines and authority limits. The document also advertises a forthcoming publication and references timing for court actions.
A playful, garbled fragment hints at Colgate Aya and a description of scent and texture. The text references winds and heat, with odd phrasing about fabric and skin, suggesting a mistaken OCR snippet rather than clear news.
Friday evening social in Bowral featured Miss Garrad and Miss Price in a church fundraising program. Performances included songs, recitations, a Shakespeare selection, and a touching presentation of silver gifts by Rev A W Parton and local friends. The event celebrated young couples Mrs Garrad and Miss Price preparing for marriage and raised goodwill for the church community.
A united Christian Endeavour meeting of Wes leyan and Primitive Methodist societies was held at Bowral’s Wesleyan Church on Monday evening chaired by Rev M Maddern. Officers were elected with Rev Maddern as President and Miss Duprez as secretary. Committees named Look out Prayer Meeting and Sunshine. The next meeting set for Primitive Methodist Church at 7 30 pm. A burglary at City Diving Room Bourke Street Melbourne netted about £207. Lodge funds showed £4108 in silver and £108 in gold shortages noted.
A local letter from Bonynge defends actions to clear the school of typhoid links and questions the town water supply. The writer compares it to Oxley pointing to milk safety, arguing both sought public safety despite criticism.
In St David's Church the Burrawang community discussed erecting a memorial tablet for the late Arthine Turnbull. A diverse list of local subscribers and treasurers from nearby districts were named, with a plan to report progress at an 8 pm meeting.
The season opener in the Merrima Camdon District Rugby Union saw Norths defeat the Souths 5 to 0 at Picton. Burgess captained the Souths while G Adcock led the Norths with Yong scoring the only try converted by Abrahams. Strong defence and fast play marked the brisk contest, with fans traveling from Bowral Mittagong Moss Vale and nearby towns to watch.
Advertisement for a new government class Nagmen Roadster bicycle sold by A W Baan at Bowral Bicycle Depot. Claims include high reliability, 70 gear racing setup, Dunlop tires, strong double roller chain, complete tools and EMG 17/8 parts, with mentions of price, stock, and repairs.
Fragmented report describes royal honors with names such as O Sullivan and Warrick, mentions Promint iawie of Tanmania and Duke attendance, and notes reaction to orders and ceremonies. The text questions motives, portrays social bustle, and hints at political intrigue inside a grand ballroom scene.
In a land court matter at Parramatta Judge Murray questions whether a road is a bullock track or a surveyed road. He notes bullock drivers could find a track, but a road laid out by surveyors may be impassable. He remarks that the only good engineer at the time was a bullock driver.
In the Kisma district all justices of the peace received a communication after the death of the queen. It states they must be appointed in the king's name and retake oaths, with costs of 16 pounds before a judge or free before a quarter sessions court. Local leaders oppose a second appointment and intend to decline the position.
Fragmented OCR text cites global wars from 1702 to 1798 and a large 19th century budget, referencing Great Britain France and Germany, plus an appeal for funds for an institution for the Deaf and Ducab in Bowral. It notes a visit by Me. Jan W. Parsina to collect subscriptions and aid for underprivileged children.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a local name and place with unclear titles or actions. readable entities include a person or group and a place, but specifics are fragmented and uncertain about events or outcomes.
A. W. Beer's Bowral Bicycle Depot advertises a large stock of bicycles and parts with time payments, featuring Dunlop tyres and various models. An inquest at Campbelltown notes the death of Susan McMilton, found outside a residence, with evidence suggesting self-starvation and starvation-related factors.
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