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June 24, 1908

It became known in Cotham on Thursday that the Duke and Duchess of Portland intended visiting the tenants of the various farms in the village on Friday, though the time of arrival was quite uncertain. Some little preparations, however, were made in the village by Miss Brown, of The Grange.

The noble party arrived by motor and first inspected the farm of Mr George Waddington, admiring the fine stock about the place, the Duchess in the meantime being shown over the dairy by Mrs Waddington.

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Colonel Craig, and the Hon Mrs. Skeffington Craig, of Carlton Hall, gave their annual treat to the children belonging to the school in the village, and also to the mothers. The annual treat is an old-time institution, and the parents and children look forward to it with much pleasure.

After tea the children indulged in games until seven o’clock, when all the guests assembled round the terrace garden. Prizes, consisting of money, books, toys, cricket bats, and balls, were given to the children for regular attendance and good conduct during the year.

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A small band of Servian gipsies, who recently landed in England, and who are now making a tour of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, arrived at Newark at about 5.30pm on Sunday, and took up their quarters in the Watermill Inn yard.
The caravan comprised three men, five women and a number of children, altogether totalling about 17. There were also two bears and two monkeys.

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June 10, 1908

The annual Newark Sports, which was held on the town cricket ground on Monday last, were an unqualified success.

At first sight the attendance seemed somewhat poorer than on former occasions, but this was mainly owing to the fact that the course had been enlarged by some 80 yards, and thus the line of spectators was extended and consequently thinned. There were actually about 4,000 present, the gate money being £104.

This, the 35th athletic sports held at Newark, is notable for the fact that there was a record number of entries. Some of those taking part came from as far north as Edinburgh, and as far south as London.

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Glorious weather favoured the annual fete of the Caunton Habitation of the Primrose League held in the beautiful grounds of Ossington Hall. A large marquee was erected on the lawn near the hall, and herein the usual tea took place. There was a large attendance, and an excellent spread was put upon the tables.

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A rather unfortunate accident happened at the Collingham cricket match on Whit Monday.

The horse and cart employed in taking the luncheon to the cricket field was left standing in the field when, from some cause or other, the horse bolted, upset the cart and fell, breaking its leg.

When the owner, Mr Waddingham, who was providing the lunch arrived he ordered it to be shot. Much sympathy was expressed for him, as it was a well known horse and a great favourite with the public.

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June 3, 1908

The little village of Hawton is to the forefront in its loyalty to the flag, and for the third year the children celebrated Empire Day on Monday, in the Schoolroom.

The Rev H. R. Fleming, Bournemouth, who is doing duty during the rector’s absence, with his accustomed generosity, presented each child with a bun, on which was a sugared E, the bun being in a bag bearing the Union Jack.

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At the meeting of the Executive Council of the Nottinghamshire Church Extension Society a grant of £60 was made to St Leonard’s, Newark, for a curate.

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The Vicar of Newark, the Rev W. P. Hindley announced at the parish church on Sunday evening that there were still left some of the souvenirs of the induction ceremony, of which any member of the congregation could have a copy who was not able to be present at the ceremony.

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The niece of Mr O. Chilter, Brackenhurst Farm, near Southwell, Mrs Kirkham, met with a distressing accident on Sunday by dislocating her ankle when getting over a stile. It is feared she will be some time before she is convalescent.