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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented church schedule lists services at Church of Oldlard and Presbyrulan, with times around 9 15 am and evening events in Sandaye and Merongla. Rev Dyer Powee and Mr Brune are mentioned among speakers. additional notes reference Methodert church activities and local meetings.
Fragmentary report references Crookwall Downs Railway work and a proposed new route with a public parade or jubilee. Mentions investigations, public committees, and a Christmas event with social Evening activities. Text is garbled and many names are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR places a street address 4 Tigra Str Madera with garbled surrounding text. Readable bits reference a directive to proceed and mention of care of all ment no prevalent issue. No clear people, dates, or events emerge.
A satirical note describes price hikes by Blacksmiths in Ballingar affecting iron, husbandry, and farm equipment. It warns that common goods like carts, shoes, and harness will cost more, with quotes on rising costs and the strain on households. The mock table lists inflated prices for various items, anticipating widespread hardship for buyers.
A historic redistribution of electoral districts is described, naming numerous districts and towns and noting the expansion of city influence. The passage reflects a dramatic realignment of political boundaries near Lyndhurst, Bathurst, Blayney and surrounding areas, with an emphasis on regional consolidation into a central urban center.
Local notes discuss the erection of significant rail links near Condobolin linking Nowra South Wales and Byale Australia. The piece emphasizes the station as an important junction and forecasts the impact on markets and regional transport.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wool trade talk and parliamentary chatter about prices. Mentions Greasy Wool at Scoured Prices and a referenced figure around £20 per bale. Includes garbled place names and dates, with unclear participants and outcomes.
Mr Baker, an inspector under the Factories and Industrial Disputes Act, visited Cowra on Wednesday to inspect various establishments under his purview. The investigations aim to assess compliance with the Act and report findings to superior officers for action if breaches are found.
Among a long list of railway proposals that the Public Works Committee may consider the expediency of adopting are Crookwell to Nowra and Cowra to Grenfell while others like Canowindra to Grenfell face indecision A notable proposal involves waiving sites for towns including Cootamundra Berrima Temora Wallondelum Murrumburra Foung and Grenfell
A reader for Christmas season offers activities and guidance for families. It highlights pictures of Santa Claus and Christmas themes, with suggested crafts and games. The piece mentions a December schedule and aims to inspire festive preparation.
A garbled report describes a district hospital meeting and related civic proceedings with numerous names, places, and dates scattered incompletely. The text mentions Mr W140 and various local figures amid unclear references to appointments, immunizations, and community events.
A motion to raise the Beall Nuray salary to £76 per annum was carried. The council planned to call applications to fill Narso Klewan’s vacancy as probation officer, with the aim of securing a suitable candidate.
Fragmented market note from Sydney markets prints a telegraphic summary of auction actions, court judgments, and price movements. It mentions a judge delivering a ruling, and references multiple entities and places in a condensed, era style report.
A charitable event raised funds for military cadets to purchase musical instruments. Prominent figures including Mr. Ky Rolly and Mr. Kelly led performances by McGee’s orchestra and Todbonter’s ensemble, drawing strong town support. Proceeds plus a pledged bond would fund the cadets’ equipment and future stage productions. The evening featured notable musical numbers and an enthusiastic audience expressing thanks for the effort.
An amateur drama night at Kenavlly's Hall on Wednesday features the Koorawatha Amateur Dramatic Club performing Lady Audley's Secret. Sir Michael Raney, Lady Audiey, and local talent receive praise, with profits aiding a school fund. audience order praised. club also records strong cricket scores against Boudick Moral in a match where Kooraatha led by innings and 22 runs.
The St John s Church monthly meeting records a priest led session noting apologies for nonattendance and reports on pastoral visits, baptisms, burials, and church finances. Officials discuss church society matters, building upkeep, and planning for a Centenial Easter event with prayers and Sunday school plans.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Pictorss and places such as the London and Lancashire with references to farms, promposnst hall, and crops. The garbled text includes terms like Kelly's prevarseer and core phrases about agriculture and financial amounts, but clarity and full facts are lost.
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