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October 31, 1906

At a meeting of Newark Rural District Council several circular letters were received on the question of the Motor Car Commission’s report.

The Rev C. W. H. Griffith pointed out the necessity for the council to take joint action with other councils throughout the country to bring about new regulations with regard to traffic.

He dealt with the dust nuisance, the 20mph speed limit, the 12mph speed limit for towns and inhabited districts, and the proposed alienation of the income from fines on motorists from local authorities.

At the meeting a letter was read from the town clerk complaining of a nuisance in Tolney Lane from boiling of flesh or some noxious matter.

It was explained that the only premises in Tolney Lane where this was done was in that portion under the jurisdiction of the Southwell Union.

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We are glad to chronicle the great success which has been achieved by Messrs James Hole and Co of the Castle Brewery, Newark, in being awarded first prize medal and diploma at the Brewer's Exhibition for their XXX beer.

There were no fewer than 48 entries in the class, and that the first prize gold medal should have gone to Messrs Hole and Co on the first occasion on which they have competed at the exhibition, is a splendid testimony to the excellence of their popular beverage.
 

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October 24, 1906

A start has been made this week in the erection of a block of buildings in Cartergate, Newark, nearly opposite the Post Office, the upper rooms of which are to be used for the new Conservative Club for the town and district.

The plans provide for an imposing structure, with spacious clubroom above and three excellent shops underneath which promise to be an adornment to the street and to the town.

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The Free Church Council of Newark held its annual meeting in Lombard Street Congregational Chapel.

The annual report was read by the Rev J. H. Stembridge, and stated that the objects of the council were to bind together the Free Churches for united action respecting the spiritual welfare of the district.

It was regretted that all the non-conformist churches of the town were not included in the council and hopes were expressed that they would quickly fall into line.

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The awards made in the British section of the Milan International Exhibition, which was opened by HM the King of Italy, have just been published.

We are pleased to see that one of our local firms of engineers, Messrs W. N. Nicholson and Sons Ltd, of the Trent Ironworks has been awarded the Grand Prix (which is the highest possible honour) for its exhibits in the machine section.
 

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October 17, 1906

At the quarterly meeting of Newark Tradesmen’s Association at the Ram Hotel Mr J. Mather said he had seen advertisements in various trade journals advertising the advantages of various towns and he thought it would be a very good thing if Newark could be brought forward in the same way.

They could say they were on the GN main line, in the centre of England, with good river communication, and that land was cheap, rates fairly low, and electric lights and trams were in prospect.

He would be pleased to give his share towards the cost of an advertisement, or perhaps they could induce the town council to take it up.

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The town of Newark has been long and honourably identified with Christian Missions. It takes a leading position as a centre of missionary effort. This reputation does not stand on the enterprise or enthusiasm of one section of the church in our midst, but of all sections alike.

This week the friends of the British Society to the Jews have foregathered, and that old friend and favourite, Jewish author and orator, the Rev Isaac Levinson, in the course of his graceful and fervid speech at the annual meeting, put Newark in the forefront of the society's contributory places.

“For it’s size,� said he, “Newark did better for the Jews Society than any other place in England.�
 

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October 10, 1906

At about seven o’clock on Saturday night a collision occurred in King Street between vehicles driven by Mr Graves, of Halam, and Mr Cotham, of Southwell.

The force of the impact locked on the wheels and it appeared imminent that in the struggles of the horses to get free, Mr Dowe’s shop window would be smashed. The last named gentleman, however, rushed to the head of one of the animals and quietened it and in a few minutes the carts were released before any damage was done.

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One of the most important sales by auction that has been announced for some time in this locality is that of the Winthorpe Hall estate.

The property for sale will free for building sites and residential premises land that has long been locked up, and how far the investor will take advantage of this opening remains to be seen.

Rumour has it that the speculative builder has been round the property, and that in imagination the new street and dwellings have been planned, which would entirely alter the complexion of the place, if they were to be realised.

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At a meeting of Farndon Parish Council a letter was read from the Rev A. L. Sparkes explaining that he would not be able to be present owing to a severe attack of gout.
 

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October 3 1906

Many sights and scenes, both warlike and peaceful, have been witnessed at Newark, but seldom, if ever, has The Key Of The North received a visit from such a cavalcade as approached from the North on Saturday night.

Darkness was set in, and a thick mist was stealing over the low-lying lands of the Trent Valley as a motley horde was sighted on the Muskham-road. Nearly the entire police force of the borough had assembled by the Trent Bridge.

Nearer and nearer came the cavalcade, until it was within three or four hundred yards of the borough.

“They’ve stopped!� was cried; and with one accord the waiting crowd went forward to investigate.

What a sight greeted them.

Ten vehicles, consisting of a couple of dilapidated caravans, the mirrored panels of which looked grotesque amidst such squalor and filth, and eight small carts were filled with tents and bundles of rags, indescribably dirty.

With them were 90 men, women and children, forming the largest band of the several tribes of German gipsies at present in the country, and which in some parts are causing reigns of terror.

The Chief Constable cycled into town and obtained permission for them to camp off Kelham-road, but they were told they must continue their journey by noon on Monday.