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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary notice parrots a promotional sales pitch urging saving tallow and kitchen byproducts. It references a kerosene tin and a Cowen Soap Works location in Brisbane Auteyt, with a lighthearted call to tell friends.
In a country race at Parke yontor day the two year old filly led by Nim secured a prize at 16 to 1. Boogen finished strong to claim second as the winning trainer W. Kelao celebrated the victory with Spree. The event showcased a well-grown young horse amid a keen field.
An obituary notes the death of Mr Geo Wooley at Cowra after a prolonged illness and failed surgery. It honors his long tenure in the district, describes his character as a gentleman and family man, lists his survivors, and states the funeral arrangements for the General Cemetery on Saturday.
The piece records temporary appointments under Jockey Club oversight, with Bobby Hendr in contention for a promising filly for Messi, and Tack Pratt appealing a disqualification. Riley Rourke's champion mare Lyn Aenin won the Highwaigh Handicap at Cootaimundra in record time, starting 5 to 1.
Football action from Blayney and Cowra saw the locals busy early, with Cowra winning one match 36 to 8 while the other finished 12 points to nil. Key players included Clarke Walters De Conjay Maker for Blayney and Troy Bornett White Rourke Kennedy May in varied roles. The report notes several strong kicks and mixed form across the two grades with predictions for future meetings.
Obscure and garbled text reports a death of William James in the Cowra District Hospital after a return from Cuuuwindes. Mentions a family cough remedy and a funeral conducted by local undertakers. The piece has many unreadable fragments and names.
A Wednesday athletic meet at St Raphael's featured multiple heats and finals. Notable performances include Higal Head A A Stabbe and H Beckett among finalists, with G Squires and J Madigan recording strong showings. Final events saw Gordon Wood, H Beckett, and E Robinson claim top places in sprint and distance races.
Judge Bovan delivers decision in a debt suit over lucerne supply from Lyndhurst Dairy Farmar to Unnownindes defendant. verdict fixes debt and costs totaling £23 10s, noting price variance of hay at 9s to 7s per ton and misrepresented terms. Further lines reference political and local matters including a moderator election and a school district note.
Mary Jace Gavin prosecuted John Muldoon for insulting language after an encounter on the Cowra Binui Creek road. Gavin and her daughters testified, while Muldoon claimed the remarks were misunderstood. Witnesses contradicted the mother’s account and Muldoon denied uttering the alleged words. The case featured defense and prosecution counsels and a fine was imposed.
Indignation rises in Canowindea as discussions surround the Carnival events and the Returned Sailors and Builders League. The mayoral and league figures, including Mr Hough, face confrontations over responsibilities and the June 28 meeting to decide leadership and conduct. The uproar centers on accusations of mismanagement and potential conflicts of interest involving promoters and participants.
A notice apologizes for not notifying readers about Wednesday’s holiday and the confusion over which days were observed. It mentions an accounting issue and holiday timing affecting the publication and a local business, the Cowrm Motor Body Building Lo.
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