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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
2
The funeral of the late Mrs. Fagan drew large crowds from across the Lyndhurst district. Services were held at Lyndhurst Cemetery with Father O’Kennedy of Cowes and other clergy in attendance. Further details and arrangements for future diocesan events were promised in forthcoming notices.
The 29 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ge Wright, native of Bridgewater Victoria, died after hemorrhage and heart failure following childbirth. She married A. J. Berenjum four years ago. he was a prisoner of war in Germany returning after the Armistice. Survived by husband and young son Harry, funeral planned for Methodist Cemetery Saturday.
Fragmentary report lists players and positions including full back and backs across teams. Mentions matches, attendance at a meeting, and a local council sanitation note with a past due judgment reference.
A fragmented list of race weights and horse names from Cowra J C Winter Monting features numerous entries such as Went Tanunday Joa Beate Mata Ho and several entries like Lady Coflarit Dos Blue Chime and Glory Queen. The text appears as a garbled catalog of horses numbers and times with many unclear spellings and partial phrases.
A stream of visits and events in New South Wales features ex-Cowmite Le Clark and Mrs. Winder Muets, Rev Father Jooney, Mr. Bassett, Sister Ada Mortymont, Mr. Lube Laggatt, and Prince of Wales associated ceremonies. The piece notes opera, theatre, and hospital scenes, plus travel and reception across Forbes, Cowra, and Sydney with community tributes and entertainment.
In a district court hearing, plaintiff alleges defendant owes about £29 with further claims of overpayment and unverified accounts. The judge notes the authority of the B.M. and examines whether mandamus could compel production of books, while witnesses discuss nonpayment, verification, and the legality of actions.
Me B S Twigg reports on straying stock rules in drought and criticizes leaders for mismanaging agriculture and industry. The piece notes cattle suffering, dangerous drought conditions, and warns of losses to owners and consumers. The author laments lack of practical leadership in the country.
In Sydney the Farmers and Grazier Co Op Grain Insurance Agency welcomes a call from its constituents during the Sheep Show era. The head office at Oneaulae Quay reports initial room or apartment facilities approved, with arrangements for attendees and related services.
The Very Rev Fr O Farrell of St John s College Sydney University has been beatified as Bishop of Bathurst. The bishop slept but has occupied professorial duties at All Hallows College.
Dr Long at St Andrews on Sunday urged coherent purpose in building a prosperous Australian Commonwealth. He argued the British spirit and forefathers’ legacy require Australians to dedicate their lives to national unity, reforming institutions and ethical standards for a better humanity.
A meeting of members presided by R Bryant approves minutes and payments of 15 7d. An arm chair donation is acknowledged and a coffee table and wood box project are set. Subcommittees to arrange a social evening, a games tournament, and officer nominations are formed. A fund-raising move for a postal ballot is discussed alongside theatre parts for Janie slated July 19. Several entertainers offered free services.
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