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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented text lists daily mail schedules and travel routes with various place names and days. Key names appear garbled but indicate a timetable or travel itinerary. The readable portions mention daily and weekly services and several place names, though specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mionehial Coaghe and Woolly Great Peppermyl Card with garbled phrases about Malay evening Ley Gawis and various names. No coherent event or outcome is clearly stated. Further readable details are insufficient to establish a definite news item.
Fragmentary OCR lists church schedule and names for Cowra and nearby areas. Mentions Rev and various places with times around 1 am to 11 am, plus references to Sydney and local congregations. The readable items indicate service notices and parish affiliations amid distorted text.
Hall at House HOUND memorial notes Albert Seek tard Willd inaction somelalere in Protas Sue Mth. Aged 89. Fears ay sear da alae tl in hoorly re fut hie aun a ur. On the hoary belof at hutmes Anceriod by hiv soerowing nother.
A damaged text from a local report mentions Cowra Soup Works on Velbane Street. It references a circuit from a Sydney firm to abolish the £10 limit for country deniers, raising support to 2100, noted at the urging of Mynara Wright and Motus.
A fragmented passage mentions economical tea, stimulant emphasis, protective measures, and a bank or branch context. It references Abe, Maine, and a Saturday gathering with growth concerns at the Cowen branch of the BES. The text hints at local savings, financial members, and preparedness for a theory ment in WE, with mentions of wage, fraud, and Friguds.
Fragmentary text reports a demand for a 10 per week wage increase by municipal workers, plus references to auctions by Robinson Co and produce merchants. The messy OCR covers names, addresses, an event with music and a charitable function, and mentions local distributorships and society activities without clear coherence.
A historic Farmer Conference vote in Dainguton ended in a first ballot tie between Wright and Twigg, with the second ballot producing Twigg as the winner. The election saw Mal Ryall Hebe involved, and the proceedings concluded as planned.
Fragmented OCR text describes a municipal council meeting discussing procurement of a system, mentions names like Keulaltestiony and Hale, and references a guard, a May Huckno, and Nitin. It notes totals around 2000 units and 1000 randy with 600 yards leading to 2000 sarda.
A debated council motion sought monthly meetings to ease emergency work, but Aldermen were evenly split. The Mayor urged action, while concerns about quorum and town business persisted, with calls for emergency sessions and weekly gatherings during summer.
Council receives explainer from J P Sinteon about rock boulders used for foundation on a bridge site at Bundaberg. Inspector notes a stoppage to mark times with costs totaling £16 10s, and a deposit of La is discussed. Local figures Brunt THY Katy Hawued Gnaura associated with the site and lighting questions are referenced.
Rev Fr Blairs ry noi in Ryan VF reveals a Wortetont Thow proposal to build three schools for new children at St Raphuaty. The announcement outlines site choices and community aims, with aims to expand education access in the parish.
A historical circular from the Supervisor of Rife Clubs invites Cowra Rifle Club Captain Wright to recruit volunteers for the Australian Home Service. It details unit assignments, age and medical prerequisites, pay, and the need to forward agreements by 17 June. It highlights the aim to integrate clubs into the new Home Defence scheme and preserve unit cohesion.
A local council meeting discusses expanding water supply from 20000 to 150000 gallons daily to support homes, industry, and railway needs. Officials warn of drought risk if rains fail while considering costs, daily consumption, and future demand. The controversial plan faces voter scrutiny and potential delays.
The text recalls several teams and individuals traveling for a Cup, mentioning Park in the Cup and losses or entries. It also reports a meeting of the Western Die ieiot Brugdaen Owoara and Toninsee Association which unanimously decided to donate £10 to the Orange Hospital and £10 to the Rod Oras from the association's trade.
In a Woodstock encounter Tees joint rivals Cowrs Juniorw and Woodatock January played to a 3 point stalemate. Canowindri topped Woodatock by a similar margin on the same ground, signaling a likely Bowey Challenge Shield rematch.
Fragmentary text mentions a billiards or football context at a literary institute with names like Armonteoug and Aslicro t. The readable facts are sparse and the rest is unintelligible. No clear outcome, date, or participants can be confirmed.
Mr O Connell has arranged for a pigeon shooting event for the day following the Show Benefit Meeting in Shin month. The item notes a planned outing and local event timing with limited details.
The Cowra Rifle Club held its quarterly air rifle meeting last Wednesday in Bentley with 7 shots at 900 and 600 yards. Scorers included A Benton posting 88 34 4 70 percent, P Murphy 42 34 4 70, J Mobeisl 31 3 10 20, B Chare 28 99 6, A Wright 6, and A Becton 28 99 6 AR Limited 0.70 pointe.
A detailed report of tennis fixtures played by Joon lune players at Canowindra on the Ged tut. Numerous pairs such as Miss Blatchford with Mr Acolury and Miss Mackie with Mr Archer feature in 6 3 or 6 2 wins, while others show 4 6 and 5 8 scores. The day includes clashes between Blatchford, Whittingham, Goo, Wood, and Ashcroft, with varying outcomes and several singles and doubles results listed.
Fragmentary note describes a ram valued at 2000 pounds, exported to Booth Africa. Mentions May era term and a 18 foot ram, with unclear origin and recipient. The text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or proper entities.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Protestant address and a protest involving multiple names including Jos Bare and Seney oven Jos. The text also hints at a church or public gathering with a date pattern like 1/06 3/0 and mentions a child related issue.
A partially readable wartime note describes food shortages and Allied needs, emphasizing provisioning for the army and defense against a despotic threat. It mentions recent returns from leave, a local parish family, soldiers abroad, a wounded man, and plans to send more workers to munitions in Bogland, with various local names and a hopeful return home.
An event at Darby's Hall featured a Red Cross fundraiser on a Friday eve. Miss Ward supplied refreshments while Mr. P. Raynelde, Mr. and Mrs. Bromo, Measie Cockram and Foxe performed. A notable exhibition by Mr. Hill impressed attendees as a waltzing contest crowned Mr. Kngehowra and Miss Neville. An appeal by Swgt Chidpey led to four suspects named later.
Fragmentary item notes two raul Ingoa Idreumail missing from a union, with one page suggesting rewards and a caller claiming to pay. Beasley cites expected home arrival within days and mentions a local family’s property and a possible vigil or inquiry.
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