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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
2
The passage hints at seasonal shift from warm to autumn days with references to chilly weather. It mentions blankets and wool, suggesting preparations for colder conditions and the idea of buying warm items to cope with the coming season.
About 400 couples attended a social at St Joseph’s School Hall Mittagong raising around £7 after a varied program with Vincent on piano Mise O Nyil on flute and Atisa Chaiker as MC. A separate Rockdale event on April 7 held a farewell meeting for Rev J Moore with Rees Matthew Maddern and Rev M Maddern in attendance and warm thanks extended to the new pastor and family.
An Australian suburban paper notes a mid 19th century style wedding, mentioning Miss McGinley of Mittagong and Mr Alfred Bennett of Jones, with details on attire and ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney. The couple plan a honeymoon after a Metropole reception and theatre party.
A Bowral crowd attended a Saturday night event honoring Mr G D Hamilton, former accountant at the branished. JP T Tubualone presided, refreshment and cigars circulated, speeches praised Hamilton’s civic service, with toasts to Hamilton and a musical finale.
Bowral hosts Hon W McCourt for a session on town improvements. Mayor and Aldermen raise the Red Bridge condition, water supply concerns, weekly mail service, and road work including Sheepwash Road and Shisholm's Hill. McCourt notes limited time and offers to press for funds while urging local petitions and joint state action.
Local officials discussed repairing a bridge near the railway station to connect the present station master residence and cattin yards. Alderman Campbell planned to approach Mr. Marsden for support, while focus shifted to the Falls tourist amenities and water supply, with trustees urged to fund hinge work and grants.
The Chrysanthemum Show in Selinol OB Act featured afternoon and evening displays with abundant florals. Prizes went to Bonynge Balmoral for best chrysanthemums and N. Richardson Atmelfie for twenty four blooms. Mrs Z Hale stead showcased a large table of roses and dahlias.
A detailed report of a local flower show at Mittagong highlighting prize-winning sections in cut flowers, plants, chrysanthums, and domestic crafts. Notable prizes awarded to Miss Southey and Miss Armstrong for singing and enunciation. A large audience attended despite heavy rain, with an adjudicator noting strong competition and floral displays receiving extensive patronage.
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