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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary report outlines Liberal and Reform League activities amid political theatre, including figures like Murray and Campell, opposition from Bowral allies, and debates on funding and public policy. It references public meetings, platform demands, and clashes over government intervention and private enterprise, with implications for upcoming elections.
A garbled historical summary mentions Gordon, Karious, and the Bouadan while pairing them with a defense narrative and a dramatic vow. The passage alludes to a leader’s death and a voyage by ship, set within a controversial historical frame with unclear dates and locales.
A debated plan for yard drains and the creation of five yards near Bowral was presented. Voters favored a modest expenditure but petitioners urged council not to consider the project. Officials noted the idea would aid stockowners and residents while not straining current budgets.
An unclear OCR passage cites a pain balm patent with references to Rain Dale, emsey can Be eilad, and a remedy that cured swat. Mentions 2nd ty Hole iy drovers ny nmatly wear oan, with names like 4D. Morgan and Chsemniat, amid printing notes.
Local bulletin covers Joadja mine closures and fodder preservation, a wedding of Rev E H Shanks and Miss Crawshaw, holiday mail duties at Bowral Post Office, death notice for John Wilson, and community events at Bowral including cattle policing, golf, cattle theft warnings, and a Monday Eight Hour Day celebration with a rootsy dance and children's races.
Arthur Rowe of Bowral faced charges at Arthé Goulburn Police Court on October 3 for haying in possession six sheepskins suspected stolen, case adjourned to Monday for further evidence. The magistrate dismissed the case for lack of proof of theft but left open proceedings under the Police Offences Act. Rowe later faced a second charge of possessing 44 skins as allegedly saleable, was convicted and fined five pounds plus costs after objections were overruled.
A damaged OCR item references a treasurer’s balance and an anniversary event set for November, with a public meeting preceding it. It mentions an annual Chrysanthemum Show planned for April and notes arrangements by a commissioner and division Wy.
A scrambled account references religious influence, law, and governance tension amid widespread unrest. Mentions figures and places, including parties and social groups, as authorities push ideology, public order, and control over reformist movements.
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