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Newspaper

Bowral Free Press

Location

Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1903

Page

2

Meeting notice and maritime disaster and policy briefs

The document mixes a Tuesday meeting notice for BDF8 Union delegates in J Armstrong's room with a ship loss report for Milton Park bound for Fre mantle. Queensland bans swine imports from NSW for three months. Public Service Board backs employing women doctors in public hospitals. Richard Strong fined £50 for running a twee up school. An apprentice on Hutton Hall in Newcastle stabbed. second mate cut his throat. Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised as relief. D Morgan Bowral Chemist promotes it.

Milton Park Fremantle Queensland New South Wales Public Service Board Richard Strong Hutton Hall Newcastle

Colossal Building Planned on George Street

News items note Samuel Hordern plans a colossal George Street building costing £200,900. The Friendly Societies Association to press the Premier over Government statistics demands. C Edwards, railway official and alderman, recently elected Mayor, prompts a call for a new Mayor. Also reports on gambling sermons and Gib Hill contract talks.

Samuel Hordern George Street

Fern Vale and East Kangaloon Tie In Return Table Tennis Match

East Kangaloon defeated Fern Vale by 17 points in a return table tennis match held at Mr Harrigan's rooms on Friday evening. Final sets and points showed East Kangaloon 7 sets 347 points to Fern Vale 3 sets 358 points. It was a pleasant evening for all involved.

Bowral Guill Club Plans Afternoon Bogey Competition

Bowral Guill Club members to play an on afternoon friendly bogey event for a trophy. The warmest previous winner was Mr. E Jones who claimed the prize last Saturday. Captain asks players to arrive by two thirty to fit in two practice rounds before darkness.

Bowral Guill Club E. Jones

Memorial drinking fountain planned for Chantory Square Sydney

The late Mr Corarie left £475 for a memorial fountain in Chantory Square Sydney. The City Council health committee reviewed tenders and unanimously recommended to the convent the tender of Mesard Loveridge and Hudson for £475. The design specifies a structure mainly of Bowral trachyte.

Corarie U.e

Ipswich Minister Reconsiders Pastoral Resignation

The Rev W J L Closs of Ipswich has reconsidered his plan to leave the pastorate at year end. The Ipswich congregation reports they offered him a six month holiday to regain health and vigor. He plans to spend part of his break at his home Fereside Bowral and will arrive shortly.

W. J. L. Closs Ipswich Short Clogs Fereside Bowral

Medival exam results and a government road note

Report lists pupils from Mr. G. E. Vincent gaining honors in Trinity College London theory and Associated Board theory and music divisions with names Lena Exserman Eviene Ratledge Theresa Phillips and others. Also prints a Works Department letter stating the Sheepwash Hill deviation on Sheep wash Yarrunga Road has not been established and construction is deferred.

G. E. Vincent Trinity College London Jeesie Graham Elains Upton Theresa Phillipe Royal Academy of Music The Royal College of Music Lena Exserman Eviene Ratledge Theresa Phillips William Teagley W. McCourt E. Smith Riverside Glenquarry Bowral Sheepwash-Yarrunga Sheepwash Hill Lands Department

Valedictory Meeting for Rev W A Hinton at Bendooley Street

Poonah and Indian Village Mission invites attention to a valedictory meeting in the Methodist School room Bendooley Street on Wednesday at 7 30 to bid farewell to Rev W A Hinton who plans to leave Corlin loved work in Lydia The mission is non collecting and missionary in nature with over 40 European missionaries representing denominations All are invited including young men and maidens following Hinton's recent addresses in local churches

B. Short New South Wales Poona Willew Ug Bendooley St W. A. Hinton Corlin Lydia C.lm Hinton Methodist Church of England

Uncle Toby's Rolled Oats Promises Health For Children

An advertisement touts Uncle Toby's Rolled Oats as building bone and flesh for young children and bringing bloom to the faces of girls, presenting a healthful breakfast claim in promotion.

Uncle Toby

Women gardeners rise in prominence in gardens in England

The New Idea notes women entering gardening as a profession, led by Miss Jekyll in England. An outdoor lesson at Melbourne Botanical Gardens by director W R Guilfoyle, illustrated in the August issue, showcases women’s growing proficiency alongside men.

America Jekyll England Botanical Gardens Melbourne W. R. Guilfoyle

Gerald's Dramatic Company Performs In Bowral This Week

Monday and Tuesday evenings feature Bowral appearances by Gerald's Dramatic Company in two plays titled Gonn the Shenghraa and Under the British Flag. Advertisements highlight these performances and times.

Bowral School of Mancries Gerald Advt

Four boys seen at Murray's slaughter yard in thief incident

Four boys were seen at Mr. Murray's slaughter yard on Thereday with a bag for bones. They were chased. one dropped the bin bag while the others fled, leaving the bag behind. Mr. Murray awaits a prompt apology.

Mr. Murray

St Jude's Church appoints new Bowral organist

Mr J Macmillan from Albury arrives in Bowral to take up duties as organist at St. Jude's Church. He will conduct the church music on Sunday and plans to form violin and singing classes in Bowral and district.

J. Macmillan Albury St. Jude's Church Bowral

Funeral Dues Paid After Death Of Loyal Lighthouse Member

The Loyal Lighthouse Lodge Bowral promptly settled funeral dues for the late Mr Whatman, a member of the L O L. Papers were sent to Goulburn and £40 was paid to Mrs Whatman on Tuesday after the funeral.

Bowral Whatman L.O.L Farrow Goulburn

Lights of the Willow Club Returns to Local Sport

Bowral clubs and nearby towns have elected representatives to the Wingecarribee Union. The first meeting will be at Stanley's Royal Hotel Moss Vale at 3 30 p m on Saturday the 19th instant. The season opens with the second competition for the Hay Cup.

Bowral Wingecailibhbes Union Stanley's Royal Hotel Moss Vale

Bowral Table Tennis Tourney Draws Interest

The Bowral Association Hall hosts a table tennis tournament with first round matches begun on Wednesday evening. Reported results include Poole 6 Foord 4 Chapman 6 Carey 1 Chapman 6 Grierson 5 Turner 6 Beavan 4 Oldham 6 Beer 5 Herrington 6 Cope 4. The event resumes next Wednesday evening.

Bowral Association E. Poole W. Foord A. Chapman Carey T. Chapman W. Grierson L. Turner L. Beavan E. Oldham P. C. Beer F. Herrington C. Cope

Mittagong Cottage Homes Discussed at Council Meeting

Mittagong Council received a notice from the Chief Secretary's office acknowledging a deputation letter on Cottage Homes. A footnote says no date yet fixed for a deputation by Sir Jona Lee. Der. Mackellar pressuring Minister Perry to visit Mittagong due to state children control.

Mittagong W. McCourt Jona Lee der. Mackellar Mr. Perry

Contemplated Holiday for Bowral Resident Marsden

Our town's Mr. C. W. Marsden plans a December trip to Hobart Tasmania with his family. In his absence Mr. T. H. Keigwin and family will live at Bowral, with Keigwin staying at Oranghton the home of Marsdens. Keigwin presides Bowral Gulf Club and is known for generosity and genial nature.

C. W. Marsden Hobart Tasmania Marsden Maraden T. H. Keigwin Sud Amily Bowral Kaigwin Qranghten Mareden Keigwin

Amateur Press Association forms Bowral branch

A Bowral branch of the Australian Amateur Press Association was formed at a meeting at Hill side residence of Mr 5 Juul. W T Fraser headmaster was elected chairman and Miss Ella Russell secretary. Meetings will be on the third Thursday at 7 45 pm at Mr Russell's home.

Australian Amateur Press Association Bowral 5. Juul Hillside W. T. Fraser Superior Ella Russell

Education and Vegetation Prank From Parkes

A resident saw a tall citizen stumble with a large bundle. it was Perry minister for Education carrying a chaff bag containing prize cabbages and a cauliflower from Parkes. Perry said he received the gift from a country schoolmaster unaware of its contents.

Mr. Perry Perry Parkes

Marrickville Council Proposes Walking Tour to View Borough Needs

At a Marrickville council meeting Alderman Hensen urged all aldermen to survey the main street and other streets to assess improvements. The walking match idea aimed to reveal necessary changes amid concerns over dirt and danger on Marrickville road. The proposal was not taken seriously and no action followed.

Marrickville Hensen Marrickville Road

Mark Hambourg on Piano Practice and Artistry

Mark Hambourg emphasizes that initial piano study is mechanical and must be memorized to protect hand position and concentration. He warns against rapid piece succession and urges slow practice to build tempo, tone production, and touch. Listening deeply to performance bridges technique and artistry.

Mark Hambourg

Health Exercises for Babies and Children in Home Care

A New Idea feature opens with an extract on gentle baby exercises to strengthen muscles before sitting up. It stresses laying babies flat for deep breathing and safe twists, linking such care to improved digestion, bone health, and calmer nerves, advising adults to follow the same precautions.

Why and Wherefers. A NSW public works financial critique

The Meat Trades Journal questions why public works expenditures continue amid failed fresh loans and swollen costs. It asks if NSW’s revenue only covers ordinary expenses or if over‑extended liabilities necessitate a tighter balance sheet and external funding for essential projects like the North Shore Bridge, urging private enterprise involvement if needed.

Meat Trades Journal N.S.W North Shore Bridge

Winter remedies and court scene mix in old news

The piece mixes a whimsy about winter ailments and a Central Police Court scene in Hobart where E R Abigail is ordered removed from the courtroom. It notes duties on interstate goods ending Oct 8 except Western Australia, and includes a Mall of anecdotes and a Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonial.

Central Police Court E. R. Abigail Western Australia Betten Chamberlain D. Morgan Bowral

Obituary for John Hamilton and Joseph Clover in Robertson and Mittagong

Two local obituaries report the deaths of John Hamilton in Robertson at age 75 from diabetes after six weeks of bed confinement and Joseph Clover of Kangaloon, who died at home after a cancer battle. Hamilton’s funeral was at Church of England Cemetery Robertson with Rev. D. T. Smith officiating. undertaker R. B. Simpson. Clover’s funeral was at St Luke’s Church of England Cemetery Upper Mittagong with Rev. D. T. Smith and Mr. J. Cole assisting.

Robertson John Hamilton Hamilton General Cemetery D. T. Smith R. B. Simpson St. Luke's Church of England Upper Mittagong Joseph Clover Kangaloon J. Cole

Mittagong and Piston Ahead in Berrima Camden Final

In the Berrima Camden competition Mittagong and Piston advance to meet in the final after a weekend clash at Glebe football ground Bowral. Both sides rest their strongest players for the decider with a large crowd expected if weather holds.

Matelen Berrima-Camden Mittagong Piston Hiese Glebe Bowral Montagous Mavars A. Murray T. Morrin J Nic‘vall Mefunes Mureum R. Bolland A. Lippiart G. Hill J. Lyona L. Miller H Bradtock 2. Cupitt A. Dirt E. Nicholls F. McTine Gupitt A. Marahill BE. McFae Ef. Robertson Preton GL. Borges Eb, Pairbairn W. Gillet A. and W. Kelao Wkrrifge A. Kunner H. Long J. Moronee F. Ant W. Purcell W. Bell B. Wilen C. Williams

Kangaloon Cricket Club Social Ends In Dancing Night

The Kangaloon Cricket Club held its annual meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday with most members present and ladies invited for a combined social and dance. The club reported 5 wins, 5 losses, and a draw from 15 matches, a credit balance of £6 15s, and annual subscriptions set at 5s. Officers were elected led by President H. M. Smith, with a dance following the meeting and musical selections by local performers.

Kangaloorr Nangaluon Kangaloon

Cuwneam's Cova Bewery Adverts Cure Coughs

A local advertisement touts Cuwneam's Cova Bewery as a remedy for coughs colds whooping cough and related diseases. It claims rapid relief trusted by mothers and praises testimonials noting swift soothing effects and safety for babies. D Morgan, Chemist Bowral, sells it.

Cuwneam Crompt Morgan Bowral

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Wales C. H. Halstead R. Crawford Town Hale Hers Tagolidby Queen's College, London E.G. Mose York Cathedral Maiie Asdford College Falls Point Sydney Colin Ferguson Mone. H. Powssard Varanais Merrigang-street H. Leighton Jones Dentiet Argyle Street Morgan's Pharmacy J. G. Morris & CO BOW Hal A.c Score Osborne Rao Eny Preston Sander Dr. Hart Boloral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer Bowral Young Men's Association Thureday Bishop Taina Hospital Aporte Calla Tandera B.D.F.8. Union J. Armstrong Dobbo Me. Eisbertson Madan Callaghan Salle Hy Messrs C. Edwards Morpeth F.C. Boyer Kelly Gib Hill Ald Mealing Hines Poonah and Indian Village Dramatic Company Boys and the Bones St. Jude's District Cricket Mittagong Cottage Homes Amateur Press Association Bose Free Press Office For Printing Ings Rane Avro G. Harrigan Capitt A. Piper J. Piper Howe Scotchmer W. Brenning J. B. Hill W. Valentine E. A. Noble S. Cupitt H. M. Smith Mesera E. A J. Noble
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