18 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
A jumble of notes covers Whit Monday events, a Cowes fair for the Athletic Club at Lyric Theatre on June 17 and 18, local sport results, and upcoming races. Also noted are martial relatives in France, a prize attracting a New York castle contest for a bachelor, and shipping industry updates from Melbourne.
The report of St Andrew's College Council to the Presbyterian Assembly notes college duties to the country. It records 12698 officers or men on active service last year, now 140, with all 1918 graduates listed. Scots' College report says 150 old boys responded to King and Country, 12 fallen in battle. Also, Farmers Prize highest prices and people return for grain consignments to Robert Robinson of Alexandria. Auctioneers advertise produce auctions in Australia with notes on receipts and cheques. Rodt Robinson & Co., Produce Auctioneers, 145 Sway Street, Sydney.
A Morongia Creek Red Cross correspondent records a half year tally to April 30 listing lint of attic fox items and assorted hospital supplies. Items include head and body bandages, balaclava caps, knitted gowns, eye bandages, hospital robes, and cushion covers, with quantities totals across garments and medical textiles.
A correspondent notes growing interest in Darby’s Falla and a possible Habanzk bridge project. Proposals discuss 30 piles and 10 ghiajus of bridge, with speculation on traveler strain, tolls, and local costs. The Wonynvla Shire Committees mull funding while talks of a hotel and mine surface in hopes of boosting the area.
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