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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
2
Advert text advertises Witney blankets with price details for full size double bed. It lists varied prices including 14s id and 6d Vis 6d 245 223 6d and 255 Od per pair. The language emphasizes value and per pair cost.
Uncertain plans at Bowral center on reviving chorus work after a long recess. Mr F Raight as conductor may return if singers form a chorale society. committees to meet to decide the way forward. Local notes show vegetable prices and touring association motions amid formalities for community permission.
A fractured report details a local notice about the Ecocrispel candidates and a fatal well accident. Rescue attempts followed as workers dug and pulled a shaken survivor from a collapsed shaft while others died, drawing attention to safety failures and community responses.
A Bowral School of Arts concert Friday evening drew strong attendance to aid the Inverior of SS Simon and Jade's Church renovation. Miss Alice Southey organized, with Miss Newton and Power opening the second part. The programme featured violin solos, choral numbers, and a final chorus, with Net receipts around £9.
At Sydney Supreme Court on Monday June 1, Daniel Flood suing James Murray for damages over injuries claimed from negligence at Mitta Iron Works. The incident occurred November 14 during salvage of machinery when a section of wood and steel collapsed, injuring the plaintiff. defendant contests liability and seeks dismissal.
The Band of Hopa met at the Methodist Church on Prifay evening with J Curtis in the chair. Readings and performances included a variety of items by Ms Avy Piper, Master O Keefe, Miss V Vidler, Jessie McPherson, Cupitt, Natle, Katie Brenning, Miss Fanny Noble, and Mr. Wille, featuring songs, recitations, and a reading.
A compact note describes Hill Bras offering stylish durable items described as boors and love themed. The fragment hints at fashion or home goods with a focus on comfort and modern design. No clear events, dates, or named entities are present.
The Railway Commissioners Meays Oliver and Kir Ealdie with senior officers toured the Souther Hine area. They met with Fowral Municipal Council and Bowral Tourist Association about improving rail service and tolls. Proposals included extending the 6 20 p m Saturday train to Campbelltown via Mesa Vale Picton and easing local fares. An overhead bridge at a level crossing was discussed and a plan to study it was promised.
A deputy interviewed the Railway Commissioners at Moss Vale requesting a faster Moss Vale to Sydney service and a revised Saturday schedule. Commissioners agreed to speed the 50 cm train to reach Sydney earlier and to divert the Saturday train to Campbelltown, with connections to Sydney via the Campbelltown line. Permission was given to place enlarged district photographs at the Sydney Trailway Station and to use the Argyle street paddock as a park.
A student essay on the British Empire praises its rise from small beginnings to global power. It notes naval dominance, vast trade, Queen Victoria’s era, and the Empire covering about 17 million square miles with 380 million people, mentioning General Gordon and the Indian Empire.
Moss Vale edged Bowral in a tight home game amid rough play and strong defense. Key moments featured captaincy by a Moss Vale leader, standout drives by J Mans, Gheyden and Brdnelo, and a late rally that secured the win.
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