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January 29, 1908

A fire broke out at about 8pm on Monday in a stackyard at Besthorpe in the occupation of Mr John Hunt, of Girton.

The alarm was at once raised, and a number of willing helpers were soon on the scene, the fire being got under control by means of buckets of water.

A cyclist left the village to call up the Newark Fire Brigade. Unfortunately, however, when on his journey he suffered a puncture and had to walk into Collingham.

When he arrived there he could not telegraph the Fire Brigade but endeavoured to get another cycle.
This he eventually did and arrived at Newark at 10.20pm. The brigade were soon out with the manual but, owing to the loss of time, the fire was extinguished before their arrival.

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There has been on view in the window of Messrs Crossley Ltd, this week a clever pen and ink drawing by Mr Geo N. Lynn, of Newark.
The subject is the Church of Sta Maria della Salute, Venice, designed by Longhena in 1632. It is an imposing erection on the Grand Canal, and groups most beautifully with the surroundings. Mr Lynn has been complimented on his work.

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George Parr, horse shunter at the Newark Great Northern Station, was badly crushed yesterday morning between a railway truck and a wall.
While the unfortunate man was engaged in his occupation it is supposed that the horse moved forward without the man’s knowledge, while he was at the back of the truck.

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January 22, 1908

Alderman Earp presided over a meeting of the Magnus Grammar School governors at Newark Town Hall. A letter was read from Mr Ald. Hole tendering his resignation. He pointed out he had attained the age of 80 years.

The chairman said he was sure they would regret the resignation, but age was a thing that could not be arrested.

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The annual meeting of Newark and District Railwaymen's Convalescent Homes Fund was held in the waiting room at G. N. Railway Station on Sunday.
This fund was established in 1901 and its object is to send railwaymen recovering from an illness to a Convalescent Home.

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A series of accidents happened last week to three young people whilst skating on the large pond belonging to Captain Reeve at Leadenham.

Master Eric Burrows, son of Mr R. Burrows, fell and broke a leg, which was promptly attended to by Dr Hardy of Fulbeck. The same day Miss Burrows, sister of the above, fell and dislocated her hand, and the third accident happened the same day to Miss Blackwood. She fell and broke her arm, but they are all going on well.

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The Newark Hospital and Dispensary Ball took place at the Town Hall on Thursday night, and was as usual a very fashionable function. One end of the ballroom was converted into a drawing-room lounge, and costly tapestries were effectively used.

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January 15, 1908

A presentation was made at the central depot of the Newark Co-operative Society to Mr H. J. Godfrey, on the occasion of his removal from the town after ten years as manager of the Newark depot.

The presentation, which was made by Mr W. H. Ridley, as senior assistant, on behalf of himself and follow employees, took the form of a magnificent pair of bronzes.

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Many devotees of the art of skating complain that never is the prospect of a day's skating very well assured, and although several days of good sport have been enjoyed during this past week, a great wail of complaint has gone up from the noble army of Newark skaters on the realisation of yesterday’s thaw, and the consequent disappearance of the ice.

However, the frost and wintry weather plays havoc with many a poor mechanic’s slender savings, and a couple of days now and then to the giddy seeker after excitement on the ice may mean more or less starvation to many a poor man’s home.

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A miniature rifle club has just been formed in Fulbeck under the presidency of Mr W. V. R. Fane. The club is making good progress, and now numbers about 40 members.

Mr Fane and Dr A. Hardy have each presented a BSA War Office pattern rifle to the club and great interest is shown by the members in their shooting. Practices are held on Tuesday and Saturday evenings in the village hall, and in the summer the club is hoping to use Mr Fane’s outdoor range.

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January 8, 1908

A pigeon shooting match held at the Muskham Road ground, which was promoted by Mr Clifford Vessey, landlord of the Lord Nelson Inn, Baldertongate, was one of the most successful ever held in the district. In addition to the best local talent, it attracted crack shots from Nottingham, Leeds, Doncaster and Boston.

There were 57 shares taken but owing to the darkness the sweep could not be finished.
The leaders therefore divided the stake and after the match the company adjourned to the Lord Nelson for a meat tea.

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The Newark Glee Society attended the Newark Infirmary, Bowbridge Road, on New Year's Eve, and entertained the patients to some excellent musical items.
Mr B. Friend opened the proceedings with a series of gramophone selections while members of the Glee Society entertained other patients confined to wards.

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There was a crowded congregation at the Lombard Street Congregational Church on Sunday evening when the Rev W. H. Skinner preached his farewell sermon, and many present were visibly affected as the discourse proceeded.

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January 1, 1908

A serious accident, fortunately not attended by any loss of life, occurred at Newark on Friday at the Theatre Royal, a portable wooden structure in London Road, Newark.

At about 9.35pm, when the house was crowded, the gallery collapsed and fell sideways.

At the time in the gallery there were about 240 persons but the only injuries reported were to Johnny Walton, a Newark boy who sustained a broken leg, and Mrs Townrow who received injuries to her ankle.

On the recommendation of the police the performance was stopped and the theatre closed. The structure, although portable and built of wood, is a substantial building and has only been open a few weeks. There is no seating accommodation under the gallery otherwise the consequences of the smash would have been more serious.

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Mr Newstead of Stodman Street, Newark, is the owner of one of the smallest ponies ever seen in this town.
It is a perfectly formed little shaggy Shetland colt, standing eight hands, or 32 inches, high. There are one or two dogs in the town that could give it several inches in height.

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Colonel Craig and the Hon Mrs Skeffington-Craig of Carlton Hall gave all the children in the village school a number of books, oranges and buns, and every pupil was given a new sixpence for good conduct and regular attendance during the year.