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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
2
News Gleanings covers Speaker McCourt's health cheer from Tuesday aboard the House, a billiard tournament won by Calin Ferguson with runner-up Carey-Boyd, and an upcoming match at Bowral Lawn Tennis Club. It also notes the Poultry Show entries for Vale district, a sunrise total near twenty thousand, and road works on Mittagong Glenquarry Road expanding drainage.
The Berrima District Hospital held a meeting with apologies from several members and a small attendance noted by the president as a compliment to workers. Discussions covered nursing training, Australian Trained Nurses’ Association positions, and length of training at larger hospitals. Dr. Newmarch and Dr. Armstrong voiced views on training schemes and hospital regulations, with no immediate concession to shorten training. Nurse Sinvns resigned probationer status, and Matron’s reports summarized patient movements. Donations and expenses were listed, and a hot water sterilizer purchase was requested for the operating theatre. The treasurer reported a debit balance and overdue subsidies, with government subsidy issues to be pursued by Hon. W. McCourt.
The Shaw district hosts a Spring Flower Show and Art Exhibition with flowers such as pansies violets and primroses in full bloom after moisture helped recovery. The Mayoress will open the event at 8 oclock. stalls selling needlework aim to raise funds for the Home of Read. The evening features prize winning piano violin and elocution performances with entries due by Tuesday at the V C A.
The Bowral center held a December meeting with readings by Velvetiana poets and prose, a special presentation to Misa Euilie Eiaasalh, and remarks on health leading to Mia Raveell’s retirement. Mrs. Rascail received a bond volume of Longfellow as a token, while Mien Shennall and others were honored for service and memory.
The Her Mia District Teachers Association held its monthly meeting at Bowral on Saturday with good attendance. District Inspector Coraiul delivered a one hour address outlining the new syllabus and likely difficulties for teachers. J W T Fraser presented an illuminated address to Mr Cornish on behalf of the Tweed River district, and Mr Morgan read the address before Mr Cornish offered thanks.
Obituary records the death Sunday August 20 at Mill Lond Hod Waverly a well known former Mose Vale resident McDonald in his seventy fifth year. A bricklayer by trade he left Mose Vale ten years ago for forerau warder a Bewarays Powrd Sydney. He married Mres Meourt of Mold. Degonsod served in Mose town. He leaves a widow and two children. A separate death notice notes G J Goying on Mr Mer, eight months and Dusinaus in Bowril were killed Friday night. A widow, grown-up family left to mourn their loss.
A letter from Thomas Nye of Hutton Forest discusses a Creek Bunyip rumor, detailing a large water creature called Loon with a long neck, wings, and fur. The writer asks A O Baraway to clarify the claim, mentioning local lakes, sightings, and a quirky prize description.
The Bowral Fire Board meeting noted the absence of the chair and listed members present. Reports covered government printer appointments, brigade staffing, auditor appointments, and subsidies payments. auditors and valuers were appointed, and a response to Capt. Junerly was discussed.
Moss Vale council debate centers on Section 175 of the Municipal Act and the use of general funds for park improvements. Alderman Taylor challenges spending while Alderman Salkeld backs the park project and criticism flies as the mayor urges fiscal safeguards.
A garbled OCR page lists scattered names, places, and dates. Items reference Burrawang, Wobertoon, and local events with unclear actions and times. The legible elements include hotel mentions, Sundays, and various personal names, suggesting a local notices page or classified brief collection.
A garbled news page mentions funerals in Broken Hill on Sunday, a sum of £80 from a prize, and a condemnatory note about a street encounter. It references D. Morgan, a Yankee clergyman, and a bicycle ad touting a powerful Australian maker. The text blends funeral notices, ads, and scattered anecdotes with unclear chronology.
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