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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
2
A seller promotes a wide selection of fashionable wearables and home goods available for cash purchases. The dealer emphasizes first cost purchases direct from manufacturers, quick turnover, and holiday gift appeal with suggestions to simplify buying decisions. The text touts a nattily curated stock and aims to enhance household and personal style.
A garbled article blends medical extracts and patent claims with social notices. It mentions BANDER AND SONS RUGALYPTI EXTRACTs used in hospitals and globally, plus a holiday no meeting notice and a watch-night service at a Methodist church. It advertises an upcoming charity tableaux and opera items, with births announced and a royal birth noted. The text also references an art work from Dy Fite, a Ladies' College publication, and a description of a college almanac with portraits and student projects.
The Mittagong Hand raised 2 percent on Christmas morning. First-class Constable Freeland of Bowral is promoted to acting constable. A Christian Conference begins tomorrow at Mr B Short's Fernside grounds with Rev Hawmond presiding. A flood of misc. items include arbitration news, a Newtown band victory, and naval notes from Houston to Manila.
A Sydney based concert at St Jude’s featured Mr Compton on the church organ with the Choir of St Jude’s under Asa Lirwest Penman. Soloists Miss Davion and Mr Truman impressed as the program included Mozarts Gloria and pieces from the Messiah and other classics, concluding with six carols that delighted the audience.
An enthusiastic birthday gathering in Bolood-ball style celebrated on Christmas Eve. Guests including Mr. and Mrs. Maddern, Medora, and Ralph Puntson enjoyed a “Book Evening” with prizes for puzzle solutions. The festive event ended happily with friends and family marking the occasion.
The Orchestral Society presented a well attended Bowral concert at the School of Arts hall. Local talent dominated with Mrs Ernest Truman the sole visiting artist. performances by Miss Kate Maddern Mr Geo Price and others drew praise. An ambitious program featured Verdian and classical selections with strong audience response and hints of a planned follow up by Mrs Truman and the Bowral Musical Society.
A Bowral observer recalls a Sunday gathering at Yeopoket club featuring naval gun displays, children’s toys, and diverse amusements. A crowd enjoyed the event despite local discontent over a parade cancellation and the nearby Redfora holiday impact.
Large crowd attended the sports event at Mittagong Recreation Grounds to raise funds for reviving the local School of Arts exchequer. A procession led by members of the Orkifellows and Foresters lodges opened the proceedings. bicycle races caused several spills while other events included various footy and athletic contests with prizes and notices of local officials.
The text portrays a chaotic festival scene with garbled names and surreal phrases. It mentions a Wain idal and a Webie ta Tibisiee, plus references to money, stockings, and a morning discovery of goods, all in a disordered, whimsical style.
Christmas Day in Bowral brought happiness to families as people gathered for services at St. Jusio’s and Merbirfist Church. The Bowed Association Band performed, and a collection for benevolence raised 211 pounds from well-wishers.
Boxing Day was spent in pleasure and recreation with sports at Mitia ong ware and a matol event at Bowral drawing onlookers. The Dotmore and Filatoy Polls and other favorite picnicking spots were visited, making it a notably jolly day in the district.
A New Year message expresses hope for prosperity and community improvement. It urges a thoughtful future to avoid past misfortunes and promises earnest effort to assist in rebuilding and growth.
A recently published life of Mr Carsieuie is described with garbled references to Anitew and biblical phrases. The text appears as a damaged OCR segment with odd names, scattered quotations, and erratic punctuation, obscuring clear events or outcomes. The passage mentions various improbable claims and nameless individuals, offering no verifiable facts.
Cricket notes from REDEEAN DISTRICT WINUROAT covering Bierrm Onion and Union players. G. Miller of Miltupsne stars for Union, Cr. Cavile and De Vallack excel in early innings as 24 score in first innings. Forter Mi, Or, Bi. Hama AS top Todforn T batting. 16 fans watch a tense match with several strong fielding moments.
The visiting Lenins' party enjoyed a warm reception at Bowral with a formal toast by Mr. Ve Tiley and remarks by Mr. E. Fume and Mr. Hama. Mr. G. Parken promoted Brocon to the Wingecarnibhea Union amid light banter. The Reifer n cricketers delivered a spirited display, while Bowral's lush setting enhanced the gathering. The visitors, led by 18 players, toured Mol Vale on Saturday. Mavs Vale outplayed them as 02 and 245 were scored in bundles during the draws.
A terrible drowning fatality occurred at Berrima on Saturday as two girls aged 13 and 14, daughters of Mr Allen, baker, drowned while bathing in the Wingecarribee River. Bodies recovered by Constable Vogele and Dr. Lambert failed to revive them. An inquest led by district coroner A D Bedgeey found accidental drowning amid community sorrow.
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