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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows dates and signatures for a treasury and board attestation. Names Walter Morbridge and John A. Badger appear as treasurer and chairman. The text is heavily garbled with missing words and unclear actions or locations.
Fragmented report describes a foreign missionary meeting with Hindu guests and a discussion led by unnamed organizers. The text mentions plans for a following burning event and references various individuals in unclear roles.
The Bowral Methodist Church held its annual foreign missionary evening with Rev M Maddern reading the Bowral branch report. Rev B J Piper, returning from China, spoke on missionary work amid Chinese customs, noting friendship and aid to Chinese people and reflecting on events since the opium era. He displayed a Chinese costume and a self grown wig, concluding an unusually instructive address.
Fragmentary report describes a raid on Mondey as doorman Slargy gather to weigh the Federal Divote Gill. Mentions Gaddad potential auter pon, carapaige ageinish le bil Woot to Visit His Biatar, and references Calabi Gull Cholns iarcbom. Names and places appear garbled within the damaged text.
The Municipal Council notes a Bowral led agreement to expedite the Monday morning train to reach the city sooner, linking with neighboring councils for cooperation. Accounts show wages and services due, and works report pipes laid on Alfred Lane and Main Street maintenance. Public nuisances are inspected. notices and committees discussed including alderman appointments and bids for architecture and physical works.
The Water and Sewerage Board has begun steps for a pure water supply drawn from Nattal Creek via a new reservoir of several million gallons. A rock foundation at five feet and four miles distance aid low-cost construction. The plan includes mains from the reservoir to Cresent and Kangaloon Road, ensuring adequate pressure to the town buildings and supporting future population growth.
A notice describes arrangements for a service at a church on Sunday March 16 with a public vigil to follow. A procession and burial are planned with music and prayers conducted by assigned speakers. A committee will oversee all details and ensure orderly execution.
The A and U Society announces a two day event in Hoberton with Grecy pavilion and 45 or more entries expected. Alex Campbell and Langston will open the show and a public holiday observance is noted for Friday February 28 with seating for visitors and a large turnout anticipated.
Fragmentary notes describe a council or committee discussing side-slows and altar seating with several chor committee members, with reference to the Pow. The meeting appears to have been adjourned or cloned, leaving unclear outcomes.
An Australian prospectus promotes a new two volume medical work by Dr. Musketts, with author Philip Muskett. The text argues the English editions fail to address Australian life and climate, urging households to subscribe. Printed by William Brooke and Co of Sydney, the publication targets the Commonwealth.
A garbled report references Post and Telegraph bills before the Senate, discussing costs, signatures, and word counts in telegrams. It notes a sixpenny rate and concerns the posting of messages to various locations with unclear details.
A garbled local notice notes bicycles bought exchanged repaired and hired by hour day week or month with all accessories stocked. It mentions A W Beers Bowral Bicycle Depot and a Free Press Office credit line amid fragmented names and illegible details from the page.
Members in the assembly clashed over government plans to limit non white immigration and require educational standards for newcomers. Speakers argued morality, labor needs, and colonial policy, with calls to restrict entry and promote local schooling while opposing blanket bans. The debate adjourned for further consideration.
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