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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
2
Reports from Burrows and Warwick describe livestock prices and buying deals. The notes mention a June 10 departure for Warwick and expectations of a large cattle sale with twenty head guaranteed and deals tied to landowners and aquatters.
Judith McKenna of Reynolda aged 53 died after heart failure and bronchial illness. A native of Sunset England she came to North Carolina at age six and lived there the rest of her life. She was survived by her husband and numerous relatives and will be buried at the local cemetery after services.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday school and worship at 1 PM with Rev Joka Facer as rector. Evening services and catechism details for RubyThai and Charleston churches, plus local details for Woodatock and supply clergymen H Fleming and TL Wholun.
A local match between Mandurama and Fedral is described with details of players, referees, and events. The report recalls other games including the Tango's, Cowra, and Independent versus Fedora, noting a late draw and standout plays, kick attempts, and crowd reactions at Bowen Shield events.
Death notice states Mrs McKenna aged 84 died June 7 1914 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Gro HB Reynolds in Smithstrost Cowrs Juvira McKuxna inte of Wellington is at rest.
A Canada style notice describes a visit by Freemen and the Orange Lily group to Cowes on 16 Jon with talks at the Court House. It promotes medical treatment from Lavin College of Health and references healing women through Lily treatment and public exhibitions.
Fragmentary text shows names Peppermine Cate and Coup head Cole, with numbers and unclear terms. Likely a brief notes snippet or gossip item from a historical page with unreadable context.
In the Western District Golf Championship at Botharwt on Saturday J Legh Cowen won with 168 points across two rounds. Other scores include Jounty Sopren and J Teg with mixed results and numerous garbled player names and figures.
A Monday afternoon tennis event saw Cowra defeat Murrum burra District in a series of doubles and singles. The final tally was Cowra 19 matches 151 games to Murrumburrah 8 matches 101 games with several close scores throughout the program.
The annual ball at Koornwathe Friday night drew many regalia wearing attendees including Mr. M Maher for the H.A.C.B. Society. Mrs Kellaher and Mr White provided music as the floor remained lively and dancing continued into the early hours. Supper Arrangements by Koowinatha ladies showcased a wide spread and ample hospitality. Mr Maher announced a donation of 41.17 0.00 to the society and praised the organizers led by A E Daly and the secretariat for their success.
Items discuss a Comedy Club show at Gowre District Hospital, a public holiday by the Council, and upcoming elections. Reports mention hospital patients, fundraising for the Gogete subscription, and ads urging readers to support local printing services and business leaders.
A Sydney era note discusses offers to advertisers by political parties and media, condemning paid publicity while praising fairness. Local items include property transfer, a police court outcome, and a schooling notice for Teachers Physical Training in Young. Chamberlain's Pain Balm ad claims relief for sprains and rhumatism.
The notice recalls the passing of Mrs. J. Marah and extends condolences for Mr. Guo Reynolda whose mother died last Rauday. It mentions Rev. Janie Bury’s assistant Tortwace six months of absence and a worker returning from the Hinui Inui.
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