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Newspaper

Bowral Free Press

Location

Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1903

Page

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Endowment Stumbles at Deanery Meeting Scarce Funds

A disrupted public meeting in the Deanery of Cowper faced delays as a stalled chapter 10 act hindered plans to endow the Deanery of Andrew's. The late Dean Gowper memorial fund was set around £6000 but only £2200 has been arranged, stirring disappointment among clergy and attendees. Harry Bawoon voiced discontent as supporters blamed missteps and poor organization.

Hay Hand Rathy Re Andrew's Gowper Teanann Harry Cally the Illet Organization

Earthquake Strikes Wale Amid Cathedral Collapse

Two tremors hit Wale causing roof collapse at Bayigut Cathedral. Clergy and crowd rushed from the burning building as smoke rose and emergency crews responded to the scene.

Wale Bayigut

Bowral News Roundup From Local Meetings and Events

The Bowral district reports a busy period with notices of forthcoming annual hospital ball arrangements and a meeting of the comrantes to finalize details. Local clubs discuss rugby union plans for a Sydney Country week with a six-man team from the Bowral area. A fashionable wedding and a successful bachelors social are noted, alongside municipal efforts on Gib Hill works and water activities.

Vale Belo Arta Bowral Bolibol Arte Abe National Department of Teeta Yaresyong St. Thomas Komen Cathalitt Teie Mattagong Bowen Clemmers Biad-Burgeon H Hatounibs Isis Ferns Beatty Beihfwruuns Dublin Ore Mousiale Thirmelre Moantaka Monataks Montour Ding Ste Blogjeckets Hall Katoomba Meadow Chuir Casridigion W. Salli J. Bresnahan C. Bernie

Death of Mrs Cracknell at Waverley Cemetery

Death toll from illness rose to death on the 4th inst, lasting several days with pneumonia as the immediate cause. Mrs Cracknell had lived in Adelai for nearly fifty years where Colonel Cracknell served as assistant WW Sir Charles Todd, Rogtaster-General and Superintendent of Telegraphs. The funeral was held at Waverley Cemetery on Saturday with Rev. H. Wallace Mort conducting the service at All Saints. The body was interred at Bowral.

Pneumosia Adelai Colonel Cracknell Charles Todd Rogtaster Waverley H. Wallace Mort Eethea Nes Asnawe Bowral

Funeral Rites Held For Local Leader and Family Friends

The funeral roster lists pallbearers and attendees including Mr and Mrs T W fokey and family, Mrs Reach, Hoborton and Belial Children, Emily Harall and Emily, Mr Wu and Doris Forbat Oliva wid Byeth, and H C McCallonl. Journal of the Pantyral Bua 0 directorate of Aki notes attendance.

Vin Monura Ford B. Jenna G. Ford W. Munaies AW Boekion Hilly Mee Cau Robarte Mra Reach Hoborton Ie Belial Lobe Harall Emily Tealf Doris Forbat Oliva

Bowral Draughts Team Narrowly Defeats Roberton Park

The season opener held at Armstrong's Rooms Bowral featured Bowral players edging Roberton Park by a slim three games margin. Captains J Jakes Howral and F McRae Roberton Park led rival squads amid brief matches and post contest hospitality. The meeting of the draughts union followed with a balance sheet showing 5 6 credit and an honorary fee granted to the secretary. McRae elected president with S J McBaron and Wy J Smith named joint secretaries.

Armstrong's Rooms Bowral Messrs J. Jakes Howral F. McRae Robertan Fark Scares Draughts Union Davidson P. C. Beer E McRae Jas. Stokes Siice Messrs. Davidson Beer Mr. McRae S. J. McBaron Wy J Smith

Fragmented 19th century notes reveal varied scenes and events

The text documents a jumble of incidents including chronic chest complaints, a fatal accident, a mob at a town, a cattle reserve in Albury, and references to Jewish communities and musical flares. It reads as a scattered compilation of local happenings with many garbled phrases and unclear dates.

Vistoria Albury Mks Cape Wead Russia

Lawn Tennis doubles final at Moss Vale District

Spectators braved boisterous weather to watch the District Tennis Tournament. Bowral pairs led early, but Moss Vale’s Selling and Allman won the final 99 to 100, aided by Solling’s surprising return. Other matches featured Marulan and Burrawang/Tiverton clubs with varied results and a bonfire demonstration during interludes.

T. Chapman Py Sheldon Bowral Erase Ford Teralan Neji Chapman Wotery Moss Vale M. Selling Allman Fraser Id Ford Levend Marwixo Marulan Og Move Vale Marulin Leon Solling

District tennis tournament ends with calls for reforms

The district tennis tournament concluded amid praise but with warnings that the event needs better organization. Delegates clash over concert funding and trophy arrangements with Bowral leading in trophies, Mittagong delayed funds, and talks of central meetings to boost attendance and prize funds. An attempt at rainmelting was tested at Griplin's Crest with no clear result.

Ant Entry Dave Bowral Mittagong Moss Vale de Mittagong End Niger Willin Oderstand Mt Griplen Broken Hill

Match Report From Friday Club Play at School of Arts

A fleeting Friday night match at the School of Arts featured the School of Aristpd Mt and Harrigan's team in a tight contest. Final scores show Harrigan's side edging the School of Arts as players Piper Dencker Schofield Weir Bruce Morrow posted strong tallies in a spirited relay of baskets.

School of Arta School of Aristpd Mt Hariwan'e Harrigan School OF Arts A. Piper E. W Harrizan Marnigen I Dencker W. Valentine Schofield R. Noble Upitt Miss Weir Biner Migs al Bruce D. Sony Morrow School of Frit Llea Polaen

Bowral Dominates Myra Vale In District Football

On Saturday Bowral beat Myra Vale 12 points to nil on the focal ground in the only district match. Bowral led with a first half even contest and Riley Teague added tries and goals, while Myra Vale were undermanned. Referee Mr Rudland oversaw a second match where Berrima defeated Jondia 2 goals to 4 as players showed solid form ahead of next weekend’s rematch at Joudja.

Bowral Myra Vale Aif Riley Teagie S. Riley Hrawa Teague Mr. Rudland Mittaong Berrima Werrigats Jaadja Desrima Aller Ghite Co Pope Py Bien R. Nichols Jondia Nicholls Hender Barmenten A. Feld Tin Reua Joudja

Fragmented OCR of a disjointed historical narrative

A garbled OCR passage presents a jumble of names, phrases, and images. It references youths, plays, and awkward descriptions, with scattered references to age, voices, and places, but lacks coherent events or clear identities to summarize into a defined news item.

Umpire Scene Echoes From chaotic game night

Fragmented OCR text describes a chaotic scene around umpires and players during a basketball event. It references brain and nerve development ideas and mentions a disrupted crowd with phrases about players and coaches, ending with unclear dialogue and a stray note about nursing.

Fragmentary OCR Item From Australian Election Registry

The readable fragment refers to registration and elector applications with references to New South Wales and federal lines. The text is garbled but hints at votes, registrars, and possible ballot or elector processes without clear names or dates. The piece appears to be a partial notice or note rather than a full article.

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