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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
The page lists a Sunday timetable with multiple services and speakers. Events include afternoon sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. with names such as Fleming, Woodreast, and Whelan tied to church and circuit missionary activities.
An Australian notice describes W Haritio Tooss moving to Bartletta Cowra and warns against counterfeit patent medicines. It decries genuine Bendars Extract as superior, recounts a fire sighting near Cowes, and recounts a wedding in Cowes with Mr Tone and Miss William, noting ensuing social plans and local club effects.
In a Police Court hearing before Mr F B Treatt P M, Lars Kelly faced George Kelly over support for their children after she left him. The complainant testified she lived near Warwick and sought 30s weekly. the defendant claimed he and his wife were twelve years married with five children and that she left him. The case covered alimony, custody, and reconciliation attempts.
A garbled report calls for government to bail out the rail and street schemes affecting Sydney and coastal blocks. It urges contracts for railway work, grain elevators at Sydney Port and Jervis Bay, and opposition to export charges on primary products, to push modernizations under government supervision.
A Monday night gathering approved forming a Back Creek Rifle Club to obtain authorization and facilities. Twiggs was elected president with C W Philip as secretary, and plans include a 1000 to 1200 yard range on Mr Thomas Bryant’s property. Officials will seek military recognition and a telephone link to connect the marker with roorers.
A Cowra Cadet Band meeting led by Mr J Gilbert reviewed finances showing receipts £179 19s and expenditure £142 3s 9d leaving a credit balance of £37 15s The account highlights include £20 for band liabilities £40 for additional instruments and 240 divided among members Mr Bergin now earns £1 per week from March 1 1914 marking nearly a year since the band first appeared in public a commendable turn in finances amid generous support for travel and services rendered during the week
In a case before Industrial Magistrate F B Teantt, Derwin pleads guilty to failing to display an award and to pay overtime wages. Alfred Wilcox is unlocatable, adjournment requested, payment of costs offered. Crown notes copies of line and particulars available from Government Printer.
In Cowra and District, a Thursday evening Madrous Ball drew over 100 couples, celebrating with moosic provided by Sydney caterers Buith. Local organizers led by W. Bates and J. Vans, with Mrs. Olivers as treasurer, coordinated a successful casual fund-raising event amidst warm community praise.
An enthusiastic Liberal gathering at Macquarie Falls discussed forming a Federal Campaign District Council to unify organizers for the three electorates Cowra included. Leaders like J D Ryall and J S Poignand urged immediate action while noting risks to Labor.
Local court proceedings list several defendants including William Joseph Bowen and Liam Joseph Whitty facing charges of assault and drunken behavior. Pleas entered with guilty verdicts and fines ranging from several pounds to minor penalties. Officers for complainants and defendants are named, with sentences including short jail terms and orders to quit premises when challenged.
A Canowindra visiting team played Cowra on Cowra courts in ideal weather. Matches featured players including Biddulph Mackert Matthews Sheppard Sefton Campbell and Blackmore. Cowra won with 15 sets to 8, in a strong overall performance.
In Witterda the Marsh's Premise saloon hosts a series of tournament games. The report notes recent matches played, with local players and teams contesting for top spots in the event.
The readable bits show names and numbers scattered without full context. Key terms include Wain Weta, Cramp, Avie, and Kosgh with figures like 3 5 80 and 100, but exact meaning and event are unclear.
A garbled note references Mrs. and Nesta amid unclear names and places. The text hints at a personal matter involving travel or attendance, with several illegible segments and scattered proper nouns. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
We congratulate Mr W McDonald on securing a driving license after building his motor car entirely by himself. The owner shows skill and perseverance, marking a notable local achievement.
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