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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
4
The readable text provides scattered phrases about bodies and people named Ray and Trig, but the meaning is undefined. No identifiable event, place, date, or actions emerge to form a clear news item or notice.
News items cover district court proceedings with notes on land disputes and deposits, a tennis match expected to begin, and a list of attendees in Bowral. Also reported are a painful riding accident near Box Vale, a departing footballer from Mittagoog, comic opera performances, a garden fete at Cranbrook, a shooting incident nearby, and a welcome to Mr Macmillan as the new organist at Bowral.
The Robertson Cricket Club held its annual meeting with officers elected including president Ian Ferpunno and vice presidents Vine and Mes te. Auditors and committee members were named, awards announced, and Gold Attendance honors discussed. The Tarrawang Club function followed at the school hall with prizes presented for bowling, batting, and overall performance as members and guests reflected on the season.
An audience packed the hall for a Robertson Dramatic Club performance with piano accompaniment by M. G. Parginod. The show featured actors and a dramatic reading, delivering an entertaining program despite garbled OCR text.
A fragmented report covers a handicap golf style event with players named De Crawford and others, plus a society meeting noting subcommittee reports and a voyage from Melbourne to South Africa. The text references births, clergy figures, and a Dr Torrey, with unclear outcomes and dates.
A jury found against the defendant in a £1800 claim. The decision cited solicited promises and questionable evidence. The court noted the defendant did not promise, while a witness claimed involvement by a named company connected to musical theater.
A fire damaged the new WiG A Building project on Un Viunuonny Avenue. Reports say construction continued with repairs underway. Officials like JERI Mae Morgan and Mone arp are noted in the account, with aerial stone work by Mr Monean observed during progress.
The railways and tramways earned £4,066,927 last year while spending £2,920,464. A £7,745,463 surplus after working expenses turns to a £425,879 deficit after interest. The eight hours system increased costs by £20,090. without it, tramways would have shown a £19,396 profit.
An obituary details the death after long illness of a local resident aged years, with funeral arrangements and surviving family. It notes residence at Bowral and Mivolan area, with burial to take place at Teller place. Family members include a husband and two daughters.
Vera Mildred Gritrites aged 6 died from diphtheria on May 3 at Bowral. The funeral was held at the Romien Cemetery in the Geouril Cematery district with burial arrangements noted.
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