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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
A notice from Grenfell Road warns that trespass or shooting on Hill View, Charles O'Neil property, will be prosecuted without respect for pardons. The brief statement references Pil View and June dates, indicating strict enforcement.
Public notice warns trespassers to avoid Nella or Co Dghlo areas and avenues under threat of prosecution from this date. The message, signed by H W Ranken, emphasizes enforcement and legal action against violators.
The notices list multiple church services including Church of England at Trinity Vowrs and Corrs, Methodist at Cowra, Woodstock and Cowra 7.30 pm, Presbyterian at Canochodra Billimari Wattamondara and Morongla with times in the afternoon and evening. Reverend names include Jobo Parr Polkinghorne Harr and G Pacey.
War Chest appeals for 150 000 socks for soldiers by end of June and urges farmers to save tallow and fat for Cowra Soup Works. Miss Stokes coordinates sock collection via Brisbane addresses, with a Central Depot pickup. Mr H R McWilliam reports farm area placements and seeks small farms up to £3 000 value for cash buyers.
Defective eyesight signs prompt urgent consultation with The Expert Representative of Ma A. Hasstut of Bour Houge Sydney. He will attend Cowra Imperial Hotel on Monday and Victoria Hotel on Thursday to examine Eyes and offer relief for long standing eye troubles.
Action by Hrinu Ludlow Moore against John Irwin Dent for £1204 1s 6d commission on the sale of Qoma station in the Greerfall district. Jury verdict awarded £71 0s 10d. Stay of proceedings granted.
An article promotes Nuiol as a non absorbing lubricant remedy for slow bowels and systemic infection from decaying matter. It claims standard laxatives only offer temporary relief and warns against digestion interference. Available from McPhee, chemist, Cowra.
A crowded discussion at the Literary Institute in Cowra votes to erect two new rooms funded by subscribers. One room would be for returned soldiers, with the other open to members, totaling about £700 needed and a plan to seek public backing while preserving governance rules.
Mr Andrews of Messrs Wright Heaton and Os Loverell branch 15 relieves Mr Bimpoon. Constable Davia to succeed Ontler here. Bennetts Springs Red Cross fund raffle donor Mr Thos Flannery and rafflers Miss H and S Smith. Engagement announced for Eileen Victoria Barkla Calburn-Mayne Yeulba. McNeilly presented with gold watch for six years as Orange mayor. Death of Mrs Temperley Marrickville. Mr Shelton joins Badgery Bros Stud Pig Dept. Pretty Cowra wedding Mr Percy Cooley and Miss Elizabeth Keys at St John’s Church. Reception at Cross Keys.
Morongla Red Cross members organized a dance on April 7 with free music from the Cowra Brass Band and local residents assisting. Funds from badge sales and a later producer sale in Cowra boosted totals, with raffles and auctions pushing receipts toward a substantial sum for the drive.
Sydney reports French forces push the enemy north of the Matz river while American units repulse a violent German assault at Belless. Generalissimo Foch expresses confidence that the German pressure has been halted.
The civilian evacuation of Compeigne was completed by noon on the day.
It is understood that some Australians are among the 35 officers and 375 men who have left Switzerland for England.
The article notes a belief that Americans want Irish training grounds to aid recruitment. It also states the government plans to identify and remove many Britons living in Ireland who fled to avoid conscription.
Reports say two Austrian dreadnoughts were torpedoed and exploded killing many aboard. The next day an Italian destroyer damaged a cruiser being towed home while seaplanes estimate wreckage covers a square mile. Only one Austrian battleship remains at Pola from three.
Sir Eric Geddeson told visitors in Paris that the base returns show about twenty German submarines attacked and destroyed weekly. Britain claims to have witnessed wrecks or recovered crews to confirm the numbers. Ostend has not served as a German base since the Vindictive was sunk at Zeebrugge.
British reports say three German destroyers are bottled up at Bruges while Bruges and Ostend endure constant Allied air harassment. Air forces carry out repeated patrols and attacks on coastal targets.
M. Clemenceau told the French Senate that despite the Allies withdrawing to the left bank of the Oise on Monday the position improves. He asserted the enemy has massed large forces and is sustaining extraordinarily heavy losses.
A Paris message reports precautionary防 measures for defending the city are in place and citizens remain confident Germans cannot reach Paris. Deputies to the Department of the Seine handle evacuation, war industries, arms, re-victualling, and refugees moving from Compiègne to Tours.
At a Thursday meeting Mr Inspector Harkness delivered an engaging address. Mr Lewis sought Harkness' view on adjusting school hours, noting Harkness sent his report to the Department. The Weadmaster would brief on the department's stance soon, though no communication had yet been received. The full report of Harkness’ talk is withheld until Wednesday.
A sermon at St Raphael's by Rev Father Howard argued that moving pictures hinder children's assimilation of school knowledge if they attend regularly. At a Parental and Citizens Association meeting Mr Inspector Harkness condemned the impact on young minds and urged parents to act, warning proprietors would replace with even worse pictures.
The racing scene at Gladatone in Lower Mackay saw the racehorse Davy Buchanan die after a fall. Charleville, a Metropolitan performer, won the Cuonamble Cup with Far West and King Capra in the places. On opening day King Capra won the Osadbereagh Cup.
The Qowrsa Half Holiday Tennis Club at Cowra Sports Depot elected officers led by President W Markham and decided by 19 to 6 to admit ladies on payment of 10 9. The club has 30 paid members and courts on Liverpool street will be ready for play in days.
An advertisement touts Mu-co as a universal remedy used in New South Wales for bad tega among women. It claims wide availability in chemists and stores, with price 2/6 per large tin and 1/6 for a sample gaze. For purchase issues, contact W. B. Williams & Co. at Petrie Bight, Ariabane.
The first Red Cross Dance of winter was held Wednesday night at the Lyric Theatre. Madame Mayes Grainger and Lipscombe organized the event, with Cowra orchestra led by Mr McLeish providing music. Extras included Mackis Phillips Golsby and H Byrnes as dancers. H Dalgarno acted as M C and Indice supplied an excellent supper.
A vintage ad urges public to keep girls' blood rich and nerves nourished using HeaN's TUNLG NERVE NUIT. It claims the product supports teens growing into adults and markets nerve nuts sold in boxes for 17s 6d per box or 12 days’ supply.
An advertisement touts a DIY remedy for bronchitis and throat ailments under the name HEENZO. It claims one can mix a ready cough solution at home by adding HEENQ to warm water, with the product sold by chemists and stores at two pence per bottle and two pints per bottle for the ready-made version.
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