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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text reports a social event and a peculiar accident at a hall with references to Jubilee Social Donations and a Church of England setting. Many garbled names and dates render precise facts, locations, or involved people unreadable.
The Central Loan Committee of New South Wales arranged a quota for the Prince of Wales loan with an enlarged colored photograph autograph. His Royal Highness opened a subscription in Sydney and donated £1000 to initiate the drive for the diggers fund. The loan aims to raise funds and boost the Commonwealth Bank subscription as a show of support for diggers and the war effort.
The Fermora and Graziers' Co operative Co. led by Managing Director ALK Hrothowmn calls for protest against Railway Commissioners proposal to raise rates. Secretary Me Toothwan reports government sympathy but no immediate relief. Officials discuss potential exemptions and future royal commission review.
The article cites a World report summarized by Dr. Gooner R. Ayran of the Bureau Bago Foundation arguing prohibition weakens public education. It highlights Montana leading in public schools and California wine country as examples, noting Southern states lag and reform promises fail.
The article notes Mr J A Wilton has acquired about 120 acres near Cowra for lucerne and irrigation. He plans to plant 60 acres to lucerne with the remainder for hay and other crops, aiming to boost local industry and farming employment in the district.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a council vacancy and polling details. Mentions residents of Wynnny Mn and local figures Cromlyy OB Crowe J V A. A late afternoon meeting and acquisition context are referenced alongside ownership notes.
A brief obituary notes the death of David Horrings at Gary District Hospital after a short illness. He leaves a wife and six children, native of Cow, son of the late David Horrings and Mrs Horringe. The funeral proceeded to Rowan Catholic cemetery with arrangements by Poignaud & Murray.
An earlier notice reports members from Ashway Bowling Club discussing a new bowling team formation led by Mr. A. HL Gooley and Morton. The gathering at Railway Harneing Saloon featured a trial 1 BhE shot and plans for registration and future events.
OCR text fragment references dates, money, and nominations for events. It mentions a Thursday reply time and a secretary on site, with unclear names and places. The passage is garbled but implies an organized event schedule and payment details.
Advice on hair care and sight testing from Mr. A. Wassha of Star are AV Vlagengaiten Sydney. Includes guidance on avoiding poisons and preparing the body with safe routines. Event details mention a meeting and stalls at the Hewb Navneuy Ast with dates and locations.
Railway officials announce a new train from Dowra to Young leaving weeknights at 5.15 p.m. with intermediate stops at Wattamondara Koorawatha Monteagle and Young, returning from Young to Demondeuts by 9.16 p.m. The service aims to aid schoolchildren and residents, enhancing evening travel and attendance.
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