17 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1931
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate events on April 19 including morning and evening performances at a Methodist location. Specifics on artists or times are unclear but reference to Bombala and am and a 7.20 pm show appear.
Citizens lament government cuts to relief and unemployment aid. They urge work through a local Carnival from May 6 to present a chance to support the needy. Snow would be disastrous, and a hospital subsidy or work program is needed to ease burdens.
A hospital committee warns readers of a critical funding crisis with subsidy delays from the Hospitals Commission. Without a subsidy, and with only a £250 carnival profit, the hospital could close by June. Citizens are urged to back finances, as the facility serves patients from across the district who receive care regardless of ability to pay.
Messer Jonas and Dawson plan a stock sale next Thursday. A £522 10s profit was raised at the recent race meeting for the Literary Institute. Anzac Day and Hospital Wood Day events are scheduled with offers of help welcome. Miniature golf at Enori on Wednesday. Arthur Masley to play cricket with locals on Wednesday. A death reported in Allan Peadon’s wife at Mildura Private Hospital. Very Rev Thomas Slattery to visit Bombala for a few days. Busy week ahead with golf cricket stock sale Agricultural Bureau Conference Anzac Day service Hospital Wood Day and other meetings.
ANZAC Day closures across Bombala stores and venues are noted. Local Girl Guides hosted parents with ambulance displays and games at the School of Arts. The Returned Soldiers League planned Anzac commemoration and a June ball, while police court fines and mining entries are reported. A fire at the Economic Store prompted quick action by H. Allen. The South Coast and Monaro District Agricultural Bureau hosts its fifth annual conference in Bom Bali with public sessions and a women’s program.
Wilton, secretary, announces a meeting of Loyal Order of Alfred Lodge scheduled Tuesday at 4 listed as a state event.
The April meeting on a wintry day drew thirteen attendees despite the weather. The group debated whether the state should be managed by Group Conferences or divided into self-governing areas, instructing delegate Mrs Minehan to vote as she sees fit. The luncheon booth profit was about £46, down from last year, and rest room takings neared £3, showing increasing community use. A public key breach was noted, leading to a decision to discontinue keeping a public key. Two members were proposed to speak at the South Coast and Tablelands Agricultural Conference in Fombala on the 28th and 24th instant, with Treasurer and Secretary designated to attend.
Delegates from Bombala and Monaro districts gathered in Cooma to back a campaign for subdividing states into provinces by commercial interests. The Monaro and South Coast League was named, with plans for a Goulburn conference on April 22 and a constitution committee appointed. Public meeting at Victor Hall followed the delegates’ session.
The 1930 annual meeting shows £532 raised with £376 from direct giving. £280 debt outstanding, £192 for building. The Bom Bala baptismal register since 1858 nears capacity, listing many past rectors and 3730 baptisms, reflecting district history and Delegate parish links.
At a Bombala Graziers Association session chaired by Robert Stevenson the group urged the General Secretary to seek a friendly conference with the Deputy Commissioner of Land Tax. The aim is to arrange reappeals following a new assessment at Bombala after a Cooma conference in May.
The Church of England reports April 26 collection results with 11 offerings voted to aid destitute cases. Local committees oversee the funds and distribution to needy individuals.
A schedule of talks and discussions at the Bombala event includes Mr W H Arthur presenting The Growing of Geresis onaro, with subsequent addresses by Mr Briéreiy and Mr J J Britten on Dairying and handling of waded Addresses. Candelo participants ELH Filmer and Solomon speak, with Butter Factory manager remarks.
A schedule lists multiple afternoon addresses including Misa Janet Mitel Mitchell Thrift Service Director speaking at 3.15 pm and Mr W Tweedie of Bombala presenting on judging flowans at 3.30 pm a discussion at 4.15 pm and a Country Women's Association member addressing at 4.30 pm followed by Miss Lorna Byrne on Bureau Work at 5 pm.
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