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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1905
Page
2
News notes from the Gun Club event report a clear turnout despite poor weather. A. O. Carter wins the 6 pound trophy with twelve hits, followed by Fiin Hill with eleven. rivals include T. A. Keigwin Gregory and W. Wee.
A wedding at a Methodist church on Thursday joined Miss Fimmie Uhl, a dealer in New Haltom, to Mr J Ey Clark of the Goulbarn Land. The ceremony featured a shower of confetti and a parade of bridal party in elegant dress as guests offered heartiest congratulations. The couple departed by midday train for Sydney amid tasteful decorations and well wishers.
The sual monthly meeting of the committee was held Tuesday evening with Pranent Bir, O. WW Marsden (Presient), Rev Bargrave, Dr ia ford, Mevert, Campbell, Mackoozle, Marétan, and Hiokies present. Apologies were read from Marree Ferguson and letters noted. The reports showed three new members joining and resignations. Financials recorded payments totaling £18 11s 84d. Viewers decided not to purchase the Library of Fermone Literature and approved sending a request for pictorial post cards of the loan to the next meeting. The committee was empowered to organize another separate gathering.
The Bowral Cricket Club met last week with TY Jones presiding. Officers were reappointed including treasurer Beith and secretary Hegrington. A delegates’ meeting for the Wivgersr ribbee Cricket Union is scheduled at the Royal Hotel Mons Vale with district club delegates invited to attend.
A garbled OCR note mentions a famine affecting 19,000,000 Russians and references top quality goods. It includes unclear names and numbers, with fragments about duties, withdrawals, and a person titled Auntie. The text is incoherent and lacks a clear narrative or attribution.
An obituary announces the death of a local resident with details of funeral arrangements. The service will be held at General Cemetery with pallbearers and speakers named, and the ceremony led by J. Gilmore.
A Bowral Branch notice announces the British and Foreign Bible Society annual meeting with services scheduled for December 10th and 11th. The text hints at organizational updates and a funding shortfall affecting volunteers, urging readers to support and attend.
Bowral H Co Rifle Club at Phasbora concluded its quarterly shooting on the 80th September with 17 named winners in the upper list. Conditions included 200 yard and 600 yard rounds, and a 600 yard limit of eight. Results show standout performances amid a formal scoring of the day.
Information from the Information Bureau urges residents and business owners to register with the Tourist Association to accommodate visitors. Members and nonmembers alike are advised to join and report interests to the house secretary or treasurer. A central bureau displays literature at a local contact.
A fragmented listing describes performances and activities at the All Nations Fair. It mentions solo acts, recitations, and group presentations with various participants including Lient Sheri Weikenclland, Lient Madden, Roberta from Japan, and other exhibitors. The text notes galas, senior items, and food vendors among the program offerings.
Fragmented text refers to a Mindly remember saloon or fair with summonsed individuals and a touch of footwear, with mentions of Denigan and Brown, Bowral, and Melbourne. The garbled prose lacks coherent names, dates, or clear actions to summarize as a complete report.
A colonial company in Sydney promotes a 1000 gold and silver nataches free offer with a 4/0 charge for a parcel of jewelry. Community items include a donation to Mrs. Duncan, a church gathering led by Rev. Lundi�, and various local notices on immigration, public safety, education, and public office reforms amid Bowral, Toowoomba, and NSW activities.
A patient recounts a long illness and gradual improvement after medical care in Camperdown. The narrative includes symptoms such as mouth sensation and heart palpitations, with mentions of medical figures and treatment steps guiding the recovery. The account reflects a personal healing story within a local setting.
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