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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
2
The poultry and pigeon show of the Berrima District Show Society will be held at the Mays Vale Showground on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Nearly 300 entries received, fewer than last year but featuring many leading exhibitors. A stallion parade and sports program are planned, with favorable weather cited as key to a successful event.
The text notes decisions on calling applications for a librarian post with a salary of £36 per annum. A table set in the institution shows twelve days of meals amounting to £4, described as well subtitled. the rest mentions a Church of land and a society, with fragmented references to local authorities and groups.
Chituary, MA. JOSEPH Geary, aged 66, died recently at the residence of his brother in law, Me. H. Edwards, Balmain. He lived in Lawral for years before moving to Balmain after his wife’s death. A respected local preacher and Primitive Methodist member, he served in the ministry and church work.
In Kangaloon the Band of Hope gathering at the Metha list church on Friday evening featured soloists Lily Daviess Slaxters See Davidson E O'Keefe and others with a Service of Song by the Robertson Methodist Choir despite very adverse weather. The visiting chair was afterward entertained by local members.
A fragmentary report describes electrophone sermons at a London chapel where a push to install the device provokes mixed reactions. It notes parishioners attending, concerns about theater like displays during worship, and debates over the technology’s impact on traditional hymn singing and Sunday services.
Advertisements list events and notices including a daffodil show hosted by YWUA at Buyral Revvol of Artw'on Friday September night. Fencing materials and repairs for a tour to Argyll Lane are mentioned. Mural sports and connections with local figures appear, with church announcements and community reminders throughout the period.
Town Clerk of Kumara Nii Oneod of Kolotion Robertson and Kangaloon reports on the death of Wee Gorge Tyne and the broader local council discussions. He notes a recent month of activity, a chip carving class, carpentry meetings, and St Jules Church News promoting Sunday School gifts and hymn books.
The pseudonymed event saw Mr H E Jones chair a large turnout as J Cope was elected secretary and A Chapman treasurer. A committee of five was chosen, rules were drawn, and a social dance followed after a lengthy meeting with about 40 attendees and refreshments.
On Wednesday afternoon the laws tennis court in Glebe was opened by St. June’s Bible class athletic duty. About twenty people attended despite rain and wind. The court was formed by the young men with help from Rev. E Hargrave and Miss Southey and a vote of thanks was given to Mrs Hargrave for hospitality. Contributions from friends allowed purchase of tools for both tennis and cricket clubs.
Moss Vale council held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening. The state Treasury advised a roads subsidy of £37,153 placing the council’s credit in order. The Municipal Association suggested motor cars fall under bylaws. Bylaw No. 79 may apply to all vehicles. The works committee to report, council to seek Gov grant £290 for Sutcon Barest project, and plans for ornamental trees were discussed. Alderman Leighton Jones urged extending the Salus Act to Moss Vale, a move seen as ensuring revenue from sales not go to private hands, while other members criticized municipal yards as unsuitable. The amendment to defer the matter until cost and scope were clarified was carried.
A fragmented report from Phoanonilly area events describes community meetings held at Abgal Hotel in Mandyy Tesioou chaired by Mle. J. Ay Tallyety. Minutes note numerous members, discussions on exhibits, prizes, and arrangements for district fairs under Royal Agricultural Society oversight.
In a divorce petition before Justice Walker the respondent Edward Wilshire is accused of misconduct. The petitioner says the marriage failed after a five year separation and requests the court to grant dissolution. Judge remarked on propriety of sentence and noted the trial’s adequacy.
Fragmented readable items list names, places, and dates with scattered affiliations. The text resembles a damaged historical page with miscellaneous people, organizations, and events, including references to places and dates but lacking coherent structure or complete details.
A fragmented text extols self reliance over fortune telling, warning against fear and external guidance. It urges readers to trust their own mind, act with determination, and avoid the influence of others while the core message promotes inner strength and personal proof of worth.
A garbled report records a Sunday morning Fellows ship meeting at Council Chambers with missing names and unclear attendee details due to weather and attendance gaps. The text references several individuals and places in a fragmented style with no clear outcome.
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