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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists wholesale price cuts on blankets cloaks pelisses and men's wincey goods and urges early purchases as stocks are limited and selling fast. Describes colors white grey and brown and marks discounts from higher prices to lower sale figures with emphasis on imitating popular styles.
Local Bowral events include changes at the Methodist Church opting for a single hymnal, preparations for a parade at Bowral on Saturday, and a memorial service for Ruth Paradice McDawall. Planned church activities feature Williaro Pardine and related clergy, with parade drills and a bake sale at G. K. Afielsa's stall.
The report bundles chaotic items including a hospital tragedy tied to a wine named Alfred Handle, a Marine tale of a boat sinking, medical cures, and a government reward. It references a Ming ceremony, a royal figure, and a legal meeting led by Abe Grove, with scattered notes on public health and worm remedies.
A letter to the editor condemns reaction to a previous correspondence about the game pong. The writer argues readers misunderstand harmless play and urges readers to overlook the critic and reflect on nineteenth century intelligence.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a farewell and references places and dates in a disrupted form. It appears to discuss an event at a store and some associations or lodges, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm details.
The piece describes a commemorative event marking the Battle of the Bayne with more than 900 attendees and participants delivering remarks. T. Plavinn and D. T. Smith are noted among those present, with references to related ceremonies and local observances surrounding the occasion.
The Methodist Church hosts a stirring gathering led by the president, with prayers and recitations by Mare Avia Pipac and others. A Ping Pong exhibition at Gaiserion Park drew 18 cars after a friendly match between the Came ton Perk and Tonuja Clube, as visitors reacted to the table acoustics.
Nowenl defeated Thirlmare 92 to 1 and Mivtagony beat Mose Vale 10 to 0 in the weekend round. Bowral held Thirlaers to a one point margin, with Bowral scoring in the second half. Vicksry and Bissaker scored Bowral tries, Bishop added a late conversion and a penalty goal near the end. Final points listed: Mitagong 18, Piston 10, Bowse 18, Mout Vale 10, Thirlmere 4.
The Barrima-Cam Union fields a team for a joint match against Ini Titators of the Canteal Southern Union. Players listed include Adwook, Cox, Huggett, T Morris, Mamany, Bantort, For, Bishop, Pitagwrala, Hyws, Hill, Lyons, Cant, Parthing, Knauer, araaneln, Cat, Laskey, Cullen, Bilas, and Gonlyost. The event is set for Balarday within the local league context.
A Bowral contest at Glebe football ground ends with unclear call as Bowral players protest the result. Key figures include Mittongne and Thalam as the ball moves across the field and attempts toward goal. The report notes a disputed moment and a final score that remains unclear.
The Rev E Manley Wilkinson, pastor of St Jude's Bowral, will vacate incumbency as he accepts a new parish in Sydney. He has led St Jude's for nearly four years, improving finances, upgrading organ and choir, and starting a parish paper Jade Church News. He serves on Bowral associations and the Berrima Cottage Hospital committee. his wife’s death earlier is noted with sorrow.
A fragmentary notice recalls residents of Bathurst and Sheerness with mentions of a death and a long residence there. It notes a Mrs Graian and a large stock of lands and money, hinting at an estate settlement and local ties.
Fragmentary text notes Mrs. Robert S. Dhardhy of Bogland cemetery at Lower Mit tagong and a Mr Beayac of Bowral in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Bale de tes Teg ey.
Members of the Downs named A Mareay J Tims W Bate vs K Darldaeo P O Besea and others will begin play at MOS Price brinkverageloon tomorrow at TAS sharp. Attendance is urged. failure to attend may lead to a forfeit to their opponents.
The Bowral table tennis tournament opens with many entries from both gentlemen and ladies. The first round schedule is set with players listed and match times arranged for today and tomorrow.
Fragmented golf note reports Bowral Golf Cink 4 Goulburn defeating Jooul Joan by 7 up in a morning match. Afternoon play at Vw wtiernoom produced an 18 point win by koma team. Visitors later entertained at Siunor Royal Hotal with list of players and results.
A garbled report describes Clarke County jurors summoned for a court session with scattered names and references to a local weigh in Bashuey. The text mentions a few individuals and a parade like scene, hinting at a courtroom event and a fishing reference.
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