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suspended weight. The shouts of the men presently brought some assistance, and Mr.
Lush being removed, the heavy ‘bus head was lowered to the ground, and both the
injured men were assisted to their houses.
Dr. Ward was called, and Mr. W. Lush was found to have several ribs broken, and
was cut about the head. Mr. C. Lush, although outwardly not much hurt, seems to
have received injury, it is feared, of rather a grave character. Great sympathy is
expressed for the injured members of the firm.

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Sat 19 Aug
POLICE AT CRICKET
On Monday the Wokingham Division Police C.C. journeyed by bicycle to Windsor
and engaged in a very pleasant game of cricket. The total scores were: Windsor 67;
Wokingham 70.

Mr & Mrs. Makepiece owned The Elms.

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Sat 11 Nov.1905
November 1905 the following were re-appointed:
Mace Bearer: W. Chambers; Honorary Constables: G. Buller, J. Boshier, W. Higgs, E.
Hawkins. Town Crier: J. Taylor.

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Sat 9 Dec
WOKINGHAM AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Prince Christian has presented to the Wokingham Agricultural Association a prize
boar for the use of the members of the Association and of the farmers of the Garth
Hunt with a view to preserving the breed of pigs in the district. One of the boar’s
offspring won a second prize at the Smithfield Cattle Show this year. The boar is at
Mr. E.M. Sturge’s Farm at Barkham.

LODGE OF THE GOOD TEMPLARS
A pleasant entertainment was given by the Wokingham Lodge of Good Templars on
Monday, in the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Mr. W. Bodle presided in the
absence of Mr. P. Sale. The members of the Bracknell Lodge visited and provided a
portion of the programme. The Chairman gave an interesting and helpful address.

EMBROOK HOUSE WOKINGHAM
Last week Messrs. Simmons and Sons, of Henley, Reading, and Basingstoke, held a
three days’ sale for the executors of the late Mr. C.M. Vialls. On the first day the
furniture was disposed of at highly satisfactory prices. The second days’ sale
comprised the books, china plate, pictures and wine, bringing buyers in very large
numbers from London, Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Oxford, Reading, Guildford,
Maidenhead, Camberley and Wokingham.

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Sat 25 Nov Reading Observer
TEMPERANCE MEETING
Under the auspices of the Milton-road Christian Endeavour Society, an “open”
meeting was held in the Lecture Room, Milton-road, on Thursday evening. Invitations
had been extended to the various temperance workers of the town, and there was a
good muster. The Rev. E.E. Smith presided. Solos were sung by Mrs. Manley and

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