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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
4
A fragmented historical piece reflects on drastic social and religious shifts over decades. It notes white settlers and native peoples transforming from threat to trade partners, driven by Christian missions and cultural realignment, and ends with a cliffing note about ongoing discourse and a continuation in The Messenger.
A brief palace of dialogue shows John Benton and Jack Summers in a desolate street saloon setting. Rough men heckle Benton who declines a drink and refuses a provocative offer as tensions rise among the group.
Robin Kemp reports from the Block Journal about an outbreak of bubonic plague like symptoms in a city room. Police and a black-tracker pursue the case as fear spreads and a street conversion rumor emerges about a dead flea tied to a local blacksmith.
Fragmentary report cites multiple killings attributed to an originator named Morant and to officers including Hunt. It notes violence around railway or colonial posts and mentions trials and defense under a “fort” influence, with a report sent home.
Fragmentary text references the Prince of Wales marriage and a prayer for health. It promotes Holloway's Eczema Ointment and similar remedies claiming to treat various ailments from fever to liver complaints, urging widespread use. The passage mixes royal speculation with medical advertisement, using dated language.
The note lists irregular opening hours for the clerk's office with days and times varied. It mentions Tuesday to Wednesday slots and Tuesday morning and evening times, plus references to Saturdays Sundays and Mondays with specific hours.
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