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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text reports Bowral branch matters and possible promotions. Mentions Mrs Martal and Mrs Inett as possible and suggests libel concerns and favorable opinion of a Premier. Context unclear due to garbled wording.
A man named Arthur, riding fast in Bowral, fell on Long Street injuring his foot and instep. he was taken to hospital for treatment. The article also mentions meetings at the Superior Public School and the Child Welfare Association, including planned lectures on childhood and charity efforts, with the local public urged to attend and support.
The report mentions Mr and Mrs Bhortia of Liverpool and Ragland, both aged 68, living alone. Jeremiah Godfrey Wabutor of Taraiga was convicted before the P.M. in Taral for fraud related to a £200 fixed deposit, with £20 10/9 refunded. three months hard labor to follow under Criman Act, plus good behavior for twelve months. Dr Fitchett, editor of the Key of Reviews, and W. Stead express divergent imperial views, amid renewed friendship tones in Australia and New Zealand literature discussions. The January issue of The Review for Australia features an English edition edited by Blond.
The readable fragments describe a married woman aged 53 from Melbourne with a death linked to a reported attack or illness. The text reflects unclear details and mentions police or court opinion, but specifics about date, place, or outcome are not evident.
The Sunday School anniversary held a crowded evening service at the church with a children's program led by Bert Stokes and Angela Stokes. Mr Boyer urged continued support for religious education as Rev F C Boyer led, praising the choir and orchestra for their performance and the Sunday School work.
The secretary reads the annual school report for year ending Sept 30 1923. Elections to offices include Superintendent H Beckham Assistant Superintendent E A Murphy and Treasurer Savell Librarian Stokes Band of Hope secretary W W Smith. Activities cover concerts picnics prizes and library work with 231 books and about 50 members.
A cricket match at Maldon saw the home side win by 21 runs over Moss Vale Waratahs. Batting highlights included a strong all round effort and key wickets, while Bunda Nuon contributed with a late burst.
A rifle match at Goulburn Saturday saw Goulburn G Co defeat Bowral H Co by 40 points amid blustery one o clock winds. The Bowral side fielded two substitutes, Stuff-Sergt Kirkwood and Pte Ball, while Bisley pattern targets were used for the event. After the match the visiting shooters were entertained by Goulburn Hub members.
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