27 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
1
Rental surgeon Mr P D McNee will visit Bombala at noon on Wednesday May 9 and again on Friday night May 11 at the Imperial Hotel. Local residents are advised to note the dates and times for consultations.
Sports and ribbenlake to-morrow stock sale at Cathcart tomorrow auctioneer Colin Griffiths. Big cattle sale advertised for next Thursday. Mr Presley, Genoa district, died in Orbost Hospital last week. Thieves broke into Alf Bowtell’s shed during his Cooma absence. Hospital Linen Tea May Bth at CWA Read Room. D. McGoldrick not having operation. doctors hopeful. JRL Walker to visit Bombala May 10. Entomologist McCarthy reports earwig pest in gardens. European earwig noted. Rev Father Walsh dies in Liverpool after 36 years parish priest. fond memories of coursing. Adaminaby Court: Joseph Rolfe convicted of tent larceny. fined £10 plus expenses. three months security, tent returned. Perjury suspected by court.
The Bombala Times prints a rebuttal letter from A M Le Rawlinson responding to Fred Miller’s criticism of the proposed road. He explains the survey is stalled pending final council location, notes the original route cut 200 acres from permanent water, and discusses compensation, length, and costs including crossing the creek.
The Cycle Club funded a benefit event at the School of Arts on Saturday night drawing 72 players. Prizes went to Miss Martha Dent Let Jady Mrs Murphy and to Mr Bob Atking and Mr Shnodal. Mr W Morling, who recently broke his shoulder in a bike fall, remains in Bombala hospital.
Optician S Whitehead Fels will personally visit Delegate Hotel on Monday 11th June from 1 pm to 2 pm and Tuesday 12th June from 9 am to 1 am at Jombala Imperial Hotel and Wednesday 18th June from 9 am to 1 pm, arranging eyewear consultations.
Mr Norman Wright lost a valuable stud ram after a fight with a younger ram. The injured ram developed septic wound and choked him, despite early warnings. Wright bred The Odd Fellow from Optimist and once turned down £200. Local figures M H Hart reflects on old Bombala and Oddfellows, noting historic athletes and councillors while lamenting fewer runners today.
Bombala met Cathcart on Sunday in a friendly at the Showground, a scrappy match played in wintry weather. Cathcart won 3–0 led by Stem Tasker, while Bombala featured new players and promising talent such as Les Colquhoun. J Anriggan of South Sydney hired as coach as Southern Monaro Football League plans 1934 competition starting May 12 with jerseys and possible blazers for winners.
The Talkies screens Long Lost Father and My Wife's Family this weekend at Olympia Talkies. A comedy drama centers on a renegade father fighting for parental rights as a daughter resists his supervision amid a lively program praised by the Daily Mail as uproariously funny.
Rainfall for the coming month totals 311 points with few fine days reported. The P and A Soviety earned a small profit from a recent show after repairs funded by food damage. Anzac Day was observed with a service at the School of Arte, wreaths laid on the Honour Roll, and a large attendance.
The Bombala Pastures Protection Board elected eight directors from a 400 ballots issued. Results show R G Jennings 202 votes, R Stevenson 199, J C Campbell 195, J A Keys 179, G E R Platts 177, A A Wright 172, Y M Walcott 170, C Taylor 168 with 245 returned. 14 unsigned, 3 irregular, and 18 disqualified for unpaid rates.
The annual Agricultural Bureau meeting on the 17th elected President C W Rumph and vice presidents M B Rumph and R Jennings. Fr Vaughan becomes Hon Secretary with B B Rumph as Treasurer. Auditors include Mr McDermott. The report notes progress, sheep classing uptake, cattle trucking improvements at Jincumbilly, and invites more entries for breeding ewes. Delegates Vaughn and J Wyndhai will attend the District Conference at Bega May 1–4.
A new series of railway excursions is announced to align with the May 10 school closing. Single fare for the double journey, returnable for two months, with seat and sleeping berths booking privileges and a break of journey. Tickets cover travel both to Sydney and back. Handbills at the railway station provide full details and terms.
Charlie Jennings youngest son Ry e was thrown from his pony onto rocks and severely cut. He is hospitalised and doing as well as possible. Potato diggers report fair crops though some cages show reduced yields due to wet weather. A working bee aided park sports with logs donated for woodchop and locals sharpening axes. Football club annual meeting Saturday night drew a good turnout and a £4 social proceeds go to the footballers Ugly Man candidate.
The Monaro Electorate Council of the United Country Party met at Cooma on the 14th instant. Officers elected included President P Reed, Vice Presidents J Esmond W A Quadling and Mrs A Crisp, and Treasurer Secretary G B Metcalfe. Council members cited from Nimmitabel Bibbenlake Braidwood Pambula Queanbeyan Delegate Bombala Eden Adaminally Major's Creek Araluen. Qol Munro and Mr Hedges addressed the gathering on party workings and the constitution.
Aghiavements report shows top stock sale prices achieved over ten years in Ple mington with four seasons yielding record figures. Ruxvon, a local agent, praises higher sales and steady performance across loading stock markets.
This piece argues that spending locally strengthens the Bombala economy. It contends that local purchases support shopkeepers, sustain rates, and prevent stagnation, while widespread local buying prompts better stocks, services, and lower prices for a more prosperous community.
A fragment describes using a water test to judge egg freshness with fresh eggs sinking and spoiled ones floating. It also notes a man in a fishing contest pulling a year old baby from a river, nearly returning the child due to its small size.
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