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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
2
The notice states tenders for building the Sandy Creek bridge between Mittagong and Wanganderry will close in three weeks and work will start soon. The project was authorised largely through Hon W McCourt.
The Arabian Nights and a Farce at Moss Vale on Thursday feature Miss Pigott Doris Brownfeld Nay a King Mac Enid Badgery Pantin Roy Ring Camper and Tanes Noad with the Howe Orchestra. Proceeds go to Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children and Bowral School and District Hospital.
The Mogs Vale Progress and Tourist Association held its annual meeting with Lie Mayor Dr. Leighton-Jones presiding. Members discussed NSW Tourist Association integration, fisheries inquiries, trout reports from Weir's Creek and Berrina River, and plans to invite government officers as ex-officio on the committee. The band reported growth and a stronger fund, with approvals of reports and thanks to guarantors and auditors.
Moss Vale annual meeting of the Tech Committee chaired by Mayor Dr Leighton Jones discussed the read balance sheet progress. Report noted receipts of £78 135 71, with £71 7 ada remitted to the hospital, and a few small sums in hand. Executive officers were unanimously reelected and committee members appointed.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a week of events at Chambertsin's Inn. It hints at a moon smellobin and a dare involving Tshwane fen ih. The readable parts reference My Rane Mivury and a sequence of days.
A garbled report from Bowral Races describes a meeting presided by Moray with several riders named including J. Cordeann and W. Murray. It notes ticket renewals, subscriptions, and a plan to renew tickets, with racing actions and officials mentioned in uncertain terms.
Twenty five shooters gathered at the Berrie District Gun Club grounds for a 100 open handicap pigeon match on Saturday. Each competitor faced two flights and several local notables joined the field. After 12 remained the prize pool was restructured with £5 each and £49 to shoot for. J W Gregory H Carter and F H Theoby led the final group with Crowhurst, sharing the top stakes and later Gregory split a £24 sweepstake with two others.
A severe bush fire swept the Gundagai district and reached Redbank station on Saturday evening. About 1000 sheep and 1000 cattle were reported burned, with unknown livestock losses. The blaze moved quickly under strong southerly winds, threatening Lomertea and surrounding properties as residents battled to control the flames.
A garbled cricket scorecard details a match between Bowint and Fougulnow on Saturday. Notable players listed include Whatman Wallac, E traitore G, Whitney Mernwaiber, Merewether and Vallack with various wickets and scores, though many names are corrupted. The text records bowlers, overs, and partial figures, but the full readable details are incomplete.
A late afternoon gathering at Mast Vale for the Bong Bong Plenic Races featured attendees enjoying open air under trees, with outfits in pale blues, cream silk, coral muslin, and jasmine. Notable guests included Mrs Ken Osborne, Miss May King, and numerous titled locals. the event paused for luncheon tea before adjournment.
The Kangany picnic day drew many attendees despite unpredictable weather. Notables including Mr and Mrs Thrashey and Mrs Tarrant joined prize-winners in the racing results, with teams like Blomfield and White contesting top honors and betting crowds placing even money on several entries.
The annual ball at Moss Vale Hall drew a large and respectable attendance with many ladies wearing prominent lace and silk. The hall was well decorated and the event opened with music and dancing as patrons enjoyed the evening amid festive decor and social merriment.
The 116th half year report shows profit after rebates and taxes, with provisions for land and income taxes. Directors propose a 10 percent interim dividend of £60,000 and a transfer to reserves of £210,000. Notes indicate increased expenditur es and investments, a rise in total assets to £20,664,041, and discussions on expanding employment through commerce.
An Australian publisher’s journal features translations and notes from American and British periodicals, including sketches, engravings, and essays on art and literature. It highlights Bowral School of Arts tender calls for library additions and updates from Melbourne and New York venues.
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