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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented postcard of local items notes elections in Fiji, council debates in Mittagong, and public notices. It records roadblocks, poultry society plans, a wedding fire at Arran, cattle market hopes, a hospital illness update, and upcoming bowling dates alongside scattered community happenings in Picton Bowral and surrounds.
A fragmented report describes a football style contest on a Saturday involving Mittagong and Union. Lead changes and final score details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate Mittagong led at times and a result influenced by late effort.
Bowral led 15 0 at half time and stretched advantage as Dowrst and Bowral traded attacks. Fights and scrums broke up play with several infringements before Bowral rallied to regain control, scoring through swift runs and accurate kicking to seal a hard fought victory.
Bowral and Mittagong schools met in a friendly football game at Mittagong. Bowral trailed 14 to 5 at halftime but surged to win 16 to 1 in the second half as Stanley Oldham led Bowral and Eric Whiteman starred for Mittagong.
A lengthy lawn tennis program at the Rewa Club Bowral on Saturday featured Bowral visitor teams. Captain Mr Sheldon led the Bowral side with Mr J Stuart and notable play from Porie combined ten Leiuti Shlain and Campbell. Afternoon play included strong performances from Koonly, Ham, Thorn, and the Leigh backed team. A social tea followed with Mrs A Pores hosting and a closing display by the Staley Lee company.
Bundanoon Cricket Club held its final meeting at the Royal Hotel on the asth May. Reports showed a tight balance sheet with 13 3 on hand. T Cox won the batting average and E Tooth the bowling. A 5 match tally produced 3 wins, 5 losses, and 7 draws. Trophies were voted for by Mrs Tyler and Mr Osborne, with funds raised for cancer care. A handsome Gladstone bag was presented to Mr H White, who transfers to Mjt Agong.
The Bowral team travels to Goulburn on Monday morning to face the Goulburn Club in a golf contest. Players named include De W. Marsden, Gavin George, Ford, CH Halstead, and Murray Rod, with Ange l Bayes among the group.
A preliminary meeting is set to discuss the winter Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at ToWo Hall. The hospital urges all who care for the hospital’s welfare to attend the 4 p.m. gathering on Wednesday.
A perturbed editor at the Mittagona Argus challenges a piece that touched on a local writer's character. The note claims the remarks reference a private matter and imply moral failings, prompting concerns about propriety and restraint.
A Sale of Work at St Stephen's school hall Mittagong raised close to £50 for the parish fund. The event featured ornamental and useful gifts from England brought by Rev Dr Rutledge and was arranged by local ladies. Stalls listed include Ornamental hosted by Amy Rutledge and Miss Walker, and Fancy by several helpers, with refreshments by Mrs Louchy and Miss Kell among others.
Robertoy Park community group meets every Friday for debate and social nights at MP Win Piggote’s residence. The recent program included recitations, duets, piano solos, songs, and a story sequence, with a vote of thanks to visitors and participants.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss representations and labor votes in Riverina divisions. Mentions chairs and reorganizations, protectionist debate, and potential redistribution effects. Not all content clear. focuses on electoral organization and party dynamics.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and items but contains broken phrases and illegible words making specific events or subjects impossible to identify. No clear person, organization, date, or place can be determined from readable content.
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