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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
6
Mesuta Bon and John Fuller announce a new dramatic company to perform at Centenial Hall Cowra on Monday. The play The Little Grey Horns in the West promises a provocative tale about the white slave trade and the moral questions surrounding it.
An amateur company presents a show titled view taverniles committees featuring Rego Rubiva and musicians. The production aims for prominence in Mer and England and America, with popular prices despite high costs. Reserved seating available at Clarkton's with no extra charge.
District musical successes highlight Cowra tests at Sydney College of Music. Candidates Tagoon fait Sams Henry and others, noted as pupils of Mion Bassett with several named youths including Thelma Thompan Edith Walton and Elenor Willie. Acknowledgment given to staff and organizers.
A fragmented report lists candidates at a recent elimination meeting with the Sydney College of Masta. Names include Cindea Piao, Mary Devasir, Fun Urano Lovin Porson Yorane Preparators, Gruda Movli Ohweusck, Tene O'Reily, and Varonw Ward among others.
The list records residents including Mabel jars, Mins Hey Wore, De Deed, and Rees Z Dayar with affiliations to the Railway Unit. It notes siblings serving at the Front and honors tallied such as 88, 68, and 64 honors for Nellia Morey, Malba White, and others from Piney Range and surrounding areas.
A fragment claims a product called Wawa's Wonder-Weel relieves pain by a mystical fabric of elements. It mentions bronchitis and other ailments with a sensational tone and urges skeptical readers to avoid admissions of imitation. Product details cite a 2a packet with dimwot Cov V and regional manufacturing references.
Low grade sheep and lambs were cheap at Blomebuth last Monday though quality goods drew buyers. Mr Bourke and Pack’s Coors secured bids up to 24 shillings and sixpence for a jackfruit sold by Wineboombe Caraon Ltd.
The adjourned meeting of Cowra Swimming Club attended by the Mayor and numerous members accepted navy blue club colors with C.B.C. in red white and blue. Proposals included club purchases and a council recommendation to close Tuesdays 2 pm to 8 pm for public use. Inspectors to be appointed and pricing of cement tanks discussed for a bath area.
In November 1914, butter sold to Cowra merchants at 1 shilling per pound while retail prices rose to 1 shilling 6 pence per pound. Wheat valued at 4 shillings 2 pence per bushel but farmers received cash 3 shillings. An advance of 7 pence per bushel to buyers is noted, raising questions why wheat farmers lack time advantage enjoyed by dairy farmers as land producers.
Fragmented OCR text lists ailments such as headaches backache and neuraglia and hints at a home remedy or herbal treatment. Includes garbled names and stray phrases, lacking coherent details or clear actions.
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