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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
2
An old classified style ad targets men for a department store offering special terms on tailoring and ready to wear garments. It promises satisfaction with clothing measured and guaranteed, mentioning a men’s line and a focus on value and fit.
The semi finals of the New South Wales Amateur Championship were played in Sydney on Saturday. D. G. Soutar defeated F. Hargreaves by a decisive margin to secure a final spot, with R. Whytt of Bowral and other players also performing strongly. A doctor’s advertisement and local notices appear amid the page, noting health remedies and sporting names, reflecting a crowded issue with mixed contents.
An electoral announcement outlines Mr. Murray as the Liberal candidate for Wollondilly with local party support. The text notes campaign positioning prior to Parliament, mentions Innes and Noady, and lists branches and meetings guiding solicitor selections, amidst party activity and upcoming electorates.
The Rev TH Hargrave preached on Sunday evening from the Rabed jek of 6 Cheietian's uty, drawing attentive listeners to a Tawra Alchrate, while a F.C. Bagar deal and a Gh Yoo event were noted in Seek yu ben ine Kisutom of Got ant.
The obituary notes Mr Ramuell Dickinson long service in the British and Foreign Bible Society and leadership roles in public companies including Australian Gaslight and North Coast Steam Navigation. He died after a career spanning customs service in London and later public life in New South Wales, with a funeral planned in Melbourne yesterday afternoon.
The B D Societies Union announces a Monday evening gathering at the Distros Cottage hospital to discuss new work and staffing, with attention to union activities and upcoming events. Officials note ongoing recruitment and anticipated attendance from workers and members.
Moss Vale Licensing Court refused the transfer of license from William Jays Thompson Moss Vale to William Wallis Kangaroo Valley after police objections. Mr Bill appeared for the applicant. The lengthy hearing concluded with the transfer denied following police concerns.
Fragmentary report describes a gathering organized by Robertson and allied groups. Mentions Grand Master Gardiner, GAL, and various named lodges and attendees. References to religious tone, honey saving watchword, and annual living religious event with a planned remonth’s time.
A garbled lawn tennis report notes matches between Rowen and wancalsin Hanwha ace and visitors led by farmers. Afternoon play featured numerous singles and doubles with scores under debate. Contenders included John Bangay and Jorn, plus players like Chapman and Valentine. Several names appear amid unclear placements with mention of St Edwarda and Port Dieu as venues or teams.
The return match between Great Britain and Queensland was played on Saturday at Brisbane with the visitors securing an 18 point victory.
A quirky note on oats and branding mentions Uncle Toby's Rolled Oats as a favorite, claimed to aid appetite and digestion. The text riffs on cereal branding and consumer preference, naming Toby, Oats, and related products in a playful, antiquated tone.
A disjointed essay argues that character forms from a child’s native nature and early environment. It contends heredity and instinct set limits while schooling and love influence growth, with debate over whether parents or teachers shape virtue and will.
Tender acceptance details describe erection works at Wrightville including contract sum 68777 and delivery terms. The text references ironwork items like kerbing, dr emel, and buttons with cryptic dash of names and places. A fragmentary reminiscence of a shop or street scene closes the notice with stray dialogue and a signature line.
An old column references Bar Cheonyé Chest Complaints and a peppermint cure titled Bar Cheonyé Chest Complaints, Wood, Great peppermint Cure. It mentions Augtion Gales and Muar J. Chapchallow & Co with various names and phrases about medicines, remedies, and household furnishings. Mr. O. C. Bosworth of Madrid is named in a testimonial context.
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