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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
4
Readable fragments describe Laveliant Gower of Flora’s train and nature scenes. The verses evoke tender gales, splendour, wandering light, and a wild blooming landscape with archaic phrasing. Some lines appear garbled, yet the overall mood suggests a lyrical meditation on nature and emotion.
The document outlines proposed changes to the federal tariff, detailing duty percentages and adjustments for Opium Cigars Coffee Earthenware Glassware and related items. It lists proposed rates and notes which duties were passed or proposed, with emphasis on ad valorem and specific per cent measures.
A fragment presents anthropomorphized cholera and consumptive bacilli debating identity and ethics. The dialogue plays with notions of good and evil as mirrors of human virtues and vices, concluding with enigmatic initials C H Spuncson.
The item mocks a government bill and discusses old members facing registration tenure, then shifts to a curious comparison of Japanese wrestlers' endurance. It describes large men lifting and consuming rice and meat, praising physical strength and stamina in a breezy, digressive style.
Mr. Pitt Lewis K C deputy judge of the City of London Court spoke on September a0 about the distinction between payment by cheque and payment by cash. He noted that centuries ago a £1 debt could not be settled by a cheque but the Lords corrected this for small sums. A cheque differs from current coin and when accepted for a smaller sum it may be full payment. Once paid, the payer cannot later claim it was not full settlement.
A reflection on a man’s true legacy beyond fame and honors. A home life, devotion to wife and family, and enduring private worth shape memory after death. Choices in conduct and training of children determine lasting social standing.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal financial strain with figures around £47,000 and £80,000 and totals near £685,000. Mention of ongoing daily costs and assets in a failed enterprise hints at substantial losses and creditor concerns.
A fragment from a colonial era tale recounts a Sohad fellow named Whodau courting a widow who delays marriage, replying she will get ready and marry when ready, revealing old timey speech and social norms of courtship.
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