A look back at what was making news in the pages of the Cowra Free Press on November 23 and 26, 1921.
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Painful Accident to Local Railway Employee.
On Tuesday last whilst Guard Fix this textWalter Rammage was carrying out his duties at Grenfell Railway Station one of his feet became caught in the " points," and he fell heavily to the ground splitting his head open.
He was conveyed to the Grenfell District Hospital, where he still re mains.
Sale of Poppies.
On Warriors' Day, 11th inst., three hundred poppies were prepared by the Cowra sub-branch of the U.S. & S.I. League of Australia, and so readily were they disposed of by the Fix this textlocal V.A.Ds. (under the direction of Mesdames C. J. Campbell and P. H. Treasure) that all were sold out at an early hour. Quite a number of badges and flowers were also on sale.
The local sub-branch's share of the proceeds was £4 7s 6d.
Burning off at Hospital.
Some excitement was caused one night recently when the Cowra District Hospital grounds were found ablaze. All cause for alarm was soon allayed when it was found that several self-sacrificing members of the Fix this textcommittee had given their services for the evening for the purpose of burning off the prolific growth of grass which had become very dangerous. They were assisted by the members of the Fire Brigade, who were in attendance with reel and hose. The necessary notice was given to the Police and all precautions taken for the safety of the grounds and buildings.
Boys Under Age In Billiard Room.
Denis Breen pleaded guilty before Mr. Longfield, S.M., on Tuesday with knowingly allowing boys, under age, to play billiards in his licensed billiard room.
Sergt. Rowley stated oh 16ih instant, he Fix this textwatched two boys, whom he afterwards found to be 16 and 17 years of age respectively, playing billiards for some five minutes. The licensee said he found it very difficult indeed to keep boys out of the room.
Mr. Longfield said defendant was liable to a fine of .£10 for a second offence. Defendant said one of the lads came back into the room after the Sergeant had been in, and said that officer said he could come into the room. The S.M. said that apparently there was nothing in the Act.to stop boys under age from going into licensed billiard rooms, but they must not play. If a boy said he was over 18, and the licensee honestly though he was that age, he did not think he would be liable, as the charge was one of "knowingly" allowing boys under 18 years of age. In enforcing a fine of £2, with 11s costs, Mr. Longfield advised defendant to be most careful in future.
Half the fine was ordered to be given to the Police Rewards Fund.
New Arrival from China Fined for Not Reporting.
A bland faced son of Confucius rejoicing in the name of Cheung Sliaen Man appeared before Mr. Longfield, S.M., on Tuesday, charged with having failed to report to the authorities here after his arrival from China. Sergt. Lenon stating defendant arrived in Sydney from Thursday Island on 13th July, his place of abode then being given as Pitt street, Sydney. He did not report then, but came right on to Cowra, to his brother, who was a very respectable resident.
However, he did not think there was any design on defendant's part to shirk his responsibilities. In reply to Mr. Montgomerie, witness said defendant had since been registered. Mr. Montgomerie, in asking for Fix this texta light penalty, said defendant was unable to speak a word of English and had come out to assist his brother, who was in business but had bad health. A fine of £3, with 8s costs, was imposed, in default 14 days gaol. The fine was paid.