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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
2
The Women Liberal League announces a public meeting at the School of Arts on Monday at 8 PM under chair Mr D Trutherbord. Mrs Moly New Hares will speak on political aims, urging women to attend and support liberal candidates to safeguard commercial freedom and equal civic rights.
The annual meeting covers athletic advancement and community projects. Bowral and Myre Vale football draw, with Bowral advancing to semi finals. Poultry prize progress noted, stray stock ranger appointed, local authorities address nuisance and enforcement concerns.
At Bowral Police Court a young girl faced charges of stealing cash 17 shillings jewellery and ladies wear from a home while the family attended church. A search found more clothing and money in a basket and room, with items traced to other rooms. The accused pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentencing.
The Robertson Cricket Club held its annual meeting at the Criteria Hotel on Saturday evening. Officers were elected and reports presented. balance sheets showed satisfactory results with profits and funds allocated for trophies and future activities. A vote of thanks was given to K Hall for his services, and the meeting fixed the next gathering for Saturday the 29th.
The Bowral School of Arts committee met with members present including Campbell, Cramtor, Thirtle, Jones and Halmes. Correspondence covered ministerial requests for liabilities statement and rent matters, plus inquiries on reducing hall rent due to bad weather. New members reported by the librarian. finances showed minor debits and a postponed extension project for shelving. The meeting adjourned after routine accounts and a report on the secretary’s ill health.
A detailed match report reveals Bowral’s tough defense against Myra Vale as both sides clash in a windy, rough contest. Standout players include Henderson, Bowral’s forward pack, and Myra Vale’s persistent attack, with tense scrums and late pushes shaping the scoreline.
A correspondent notes a curious weather parallel to last Wednesday and the mid 1860s snowfalls. He recalls heavy October snow in 1864 with depths near 18 inches and no drifts, warning that a similar pattern could bring snow next month. He describes trees laden with snow, broken limbs, and a richly productive spring following.
The monthly meeting of Presbyterian Hand of Hope at Bowral Church featured a varied program with songs recitations and dialogues. Russel gave a brief address amid audience applause and the next meeting is set for five weeks hence on Friday October 3.
The Rev F C Bayer presided at the annual meeting of the Barrysors erat ha be hed and Bowral on a Friday. The Rev J Woolnough watched, having been on deputation work to the Goalbars Methodist Cherub. The discussion included a plan to wipe off 500.
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