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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
2
Report from Newcastle on a wage and hour dispute between workers and employers. Workers complain of unequal terms, while managers propose a wage and overtime plan. A compromise is under consideration as negotiations continue.
A garbled report discusses extending the franchise to women in Anatralia and mentions controversy over paying or not paying expenses. It notes political views that women must work the franchise and references timing and date issues in the debate.
A collage of short items covers marriages in Mittagong and Enmore, a concert near Goulliven, and a dance at the Oddfellows' Hall. It notes a change of date for a charity event, bush fire damage on High Range, and a flower of local weddings and community events.
A large audience attended the Friday organ recital by Mr. Gar Compton assisted by Mr. W A Robyne of Sydney. The program featured Russian March, Saint Damour, Grand Wedding Processional, We Worship God, Gloria, and Rameau pieces. Proceeds benefited the organ fund.
The hand of death has been busy in the district of Mittagong Robertson with three deaths recorded. Miscross Ilaabeth White passed peacefully away at her mother's residence Queen street Mittagong after years of suffering. Her husband John White was highly esteemed in town. The funeral was held Friday at St Stephen's Church followed by the Lower Mittagong cemetery service conducted by the Rev Dis Rutledge. Arrangements were by Mr J Deavan of Towral.
The community mourns Mrs J White of Mittagong after the deaths of her daughter Rost White at age 10 in Gallage Hospital Bawral and her son Arthur aged 10 of Mittagong hospitalised illness. Funeral by Mr J Beavan. Also noted is the sudden death of Mrs Bursill of Robertson from liver problems and pneumonia, with funeral from Robertson Hospital. The town extends condolences to the bereaved families and mentions Mrs Milton visiting from Byene y.
A dispatch reports Trooper Edward John Armfield died aboard the troopship Custodian during a voyage to South Africa. At age 20 he had just returned from service with the Bushveld Carbineers in South Africa and died of dyspepsia while en route to the front. He was the second son of Mrs. Clerkin of Mittagong.
A Bowral meeting chaired by Rev. M Maddern planned a simultaneous mission in Bowral in May. Church representatives from Bowral and Mittagong discussed cooperation, prayer meetings, and hymn provision with local church leaders and denominations.
The Sunday program at the Methodint Siunday Schorl in Bawral featured teachers presenting a morocco bible to Mr Beer in recognition of his long service as secretary. The event included expressions of gratitude from the staff and a note of appreciation for his near lifelong association with the school.
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