Seasonable Drapery and Bargains Displayed
A compact notice highlights seasonable drapery in display with emphasis on affordable items. The brief item notes small prices and styles suitable for general shoppers without exaggeration.
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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
2
A compact notice highlights seasonable drapery in display with emphasis on affordable items. The brief item notes small prices and styles suitable for general shoppers without exaggeration.
A local event marked the fraternity anniversary with a gathering organized by Robertson A and Society at Beasland on a Sunday. Bowral Police oversight noted activities as Jos. Broler faced charges, with Sidney beet appearing in court.
Values listed for tullesize double bed blankets show prices per pair in shillings and pence, including 14s tid, 185 6d, 213, 228 6d, and 25s 6d, highlighting better value than before.
The association announces an indefinite postponement of the monthly meeting originally set for the coming Brat Wednesday in August. Mr J D Sherrill, postmaster at Lion al, takes a month’s holiday, with Mr W T Grierson acting in his absence, as Bowral lodge members await a new date and reflect on recent events.
A detailed report outlines a Wednesday incident at the old workings near Tater where Collina Colling, owner of Collina ore mine, plans to invest to reopen the mill and mine. Authorities discuss brigade support and liability amid a costly attempt to restart operations.
Bowral Methodist Church plans for the Goaltum District Synod on October 4 with Rev J W Holden as chair and Rev J Calvert presiding on Sunday and Tuesday Dec 24 for visiting ministers. Local progress includes debt relief amounts, church repairs, and donations from Wrightville Band, Hopi town fund, and new acetylene plant for the trust board.
The fragment discusses Mr. Watson and the electorate, urging him to contest elections amid political shifts on the South Coast. It notes potential changes with the fall of the Head Government and hints at a new alliance or stance before the next vote. Watson expresses uncertainty about backing the South Roast.
A church wedding at Tarporley was marred by a bell belock accident. Lieutenant George Gregory of the Terporley Fire Brigade fired a cannon misfire, causing an explosion that blasted his face and hand, leaving him grievously injured and likely blind in one eye.
The Bowral School of Arts held a general meeting on Tuesday with Mr C Y Marsden presiding. The chair moved adoption of the annual report and balance sheet showing a sound year with improvements costing about £40 and 2936 books on the shelves, plus donations and a flourishing billiard room. Election of officers followed with Marsden reappointed as president, Ferguson and Mackenzie elected vice presidents, and Hargrave, Throsby, Crawford and others named to the committee.
A damaged OCR fragment notes that more than two hundred books were added to the library or inventory as a written catalog was completed, marking the end of a business addition. The unclear text limits specifics on place, person, or date.
Four Kangaroo residents H M Smith B W Notie T Smith and J Wills completed a 1300 mile round trip to Richmond River in dusty buggies drawn by sturdy horses. They averaged about 40 miles daily despite frosts and enjoyed clear weather. The journey covered many towns and districts including Windsor Pitt Town Catt, Wisotnns Ferry Wingham Comboyne Kempsey Macleay and Bellingen with rich soil and dairying prospects noted along the way. The return voyage began after two days at the Com Payne and involved crossing rivers and visiting the new rail link at Casing and dairy developments near Runnymede and Kyogle.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a road incident at Rollinger with garbled phrases about a coast road and a party arriving on Tuesday 26, but core details are unreadable.
At a meeting in Bowral members and prospective members gathered at the town hall. Conductor Dr ALS Wallack assisted by Albert Hulmes, with Mlle Hollen as accompanist and Ebb. Davis as secretary. The balance sheet showed about £4 108 credit. Dr Vallade praised the chorus and hopes for a summer oratorio of cantata quality.
A damaged report from the Aviataur gathering notes Mine Killian Bowell’s resignation as secretary, triggering leadership shifts in the Avanciatian organization. The session included apologies, committee reassignments, and debate on future measures, with several members offering remarks and plans for upcoming duties.
An untidy extract describes Mr Mortimer confronting a dangerous animal near a house. Crowther intervenes to aid Mortimer as the beast charges and Mortimer barely escapes, aided by agility and quick reactions. The passage notes the peril and Crowther’s actions preventing further injury.
Fragmentary report references a Mr W Noble of Kangalout who sent four ounces of something in recent weeks. Mention of cows treated by Mr Quirk of Bubetivan and recovery of their inflating udder issues. Text unclear about meals and local events or dates.
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