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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
3
Jumbled OCR text shows a letter fragment mentioning Mr Berman and Haier, a river, a detector, and a rope. The readable parts resemble a personal note or diary fragment with no clear event, date, or identifiable public figure. The content is uncertain and does not reveal a coherent news item.
A Wahgunyah water dispute spurred a special meeting led by Cr Cleary MLA and Wahgunyah and Rutherglen Water Trusts. Speakers cited river contamination, distribution fears to Corowa, and calls for urgent action and council support.
The report details hospital Sunday events and a widespread water crisis discussed by the Hay Committee and Water Commission. It notes seepage, treated river and well water, fears of contamination, and calls for action from Mr Cleary and other officials before Melbourne meetings.
An irregular report details attendance at Aftarfest in Wayne forrah and a related concert. It describes fundraising efforts for a hospital, with mentions of Langton committee, Wo Langant, and local residents contributing to medical support and hospital needs. The piece notes debates on venue choice, patient care, and the balance between city and country access to hospital facilities.
A garbled report notes a surrendered or canceled concert linked to the appeal for the hospital Sunday Committees. It mentions a secretary, artists, and local orders, with adjustments to payments and arrangements for Freemans and other participants.
Corowa journeyed to Springburen and bowled out the Ht. team for 47, a decisive bowling performance by the visitors. Howard and Batomen starred with key figures contributing to the low target as Corowa failed to chase in a troubled innings.
In a detailed account from Corowa, the Spring Show featured notable performances by players including Walter, Hobie, and Jamie Hobben among others. The event highlighted strong bowling matches, with Chandler and Hallahan contributing key scores as the Corowa club faced Wabgunyah and other rivals, while officials noted community support and a focus on lifting local sport.
Fragmentary bowling notes list players and scattered surnames such as Leahy Harrigoe Pippin Dawg Roberts and Garant. The text appears as a jumble of names with stray initials and locations like MT and Ter Matz, offering no clear game results or full context.
A cluttered ad lists WOMENS LIZARD OME-BAR and HAVANA BROWN KID COURT SHOES with trim, sling, and two-tone styles. It markets ONE-BAR and KID COURT options, including white and tan tones, cushioned heels, and fashionable detailing while noting importer origins and varying prices. It also references related accessories and a range of sizes 1 to 12/0, signaling a broad women’s footwear assortment.
Local notices describe campaign preparations and a public concert. Mr Prabh Cathroih plans to unveil the Aid "boyy" and "airts" at the Public Hebel. attendance is encouraged. The piece mentions mosquitos, water tanks, and weather, with plans for a Sunday Echoook concert and a December 31 event, amid political commentary and calls for sacrifice.
The Corowa Shine Council held its monthly meeting after adjournment and reported the death of Mr Geo Ruths at Corowa Hospital. He leaves two widows and several children. He had long served local river properties and worked in community affairs.
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