02 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
1
An OCR fragment lists times for Methodist, Roman Catholic, Church of England, and Presbyterian services with names and places. details are garbled, but indicates morning and evening worship across several parishes.
In loving memory of my brother Roy Harold Ingad dated July 28. The message recalls his voice and presence, with family members including father, brother, and sisters inserting the remembrance.
Bits from the district report a funeral for Annie Attwater aged 84 in Cooma, plus obituaries for James Casey in Cooma Hospital. Local events include a Catholic Church fundraiser, a Bega golf trip, and a school inspector resting in Eden. Council enforcement targets bicycle on footpaths while hospital funds aim for a maternity unit with generous ministerial backing. A stray rooster in Taree yielded gold studs and other trinkets from its gizzard.
A boy was killed and another badly wounded when a ship’s rocket thrown onto a soul fire exploded with deadly force in Williamstown last Monday night. The blast shattered shopfronts within half a mile, demolishing The Commercial hotel to clear space for a new building.
The Opticians and Optometrists, H. A Barkacouary Ltd, will visit WELEGATE at DELGATE HOTEL on Monday August 22 at 1 pm and again on Tuesday August 1 from 9 am to 1 pm at GOMBALA IMPERIAL and Wednesday August 14 from 9 am to 1 pm. Local residents advised to attend for eye care consultations.
Rainfall for Bombala week reached 31 points with showers on Monday and Tuesday. July and year to date totals stood at 56 and 1812 points respectively, while three month total was 172 points. Mr N E B Wright advised next year will include a ram shearing contest with five rams shorn on show ground and returned after twelve months to be shorn again. Rams judged and fleeces packed and sent to Sydney with points for wool and sheep.
The silver streak presents a modern drama and epic of railroading with thrills and romance. Star of Midnight stars William Powell and Ginger Rogers as a mystery unfolds from a disappearance and a murder. On Wednesday August the Olympia screens Heritage chosen by the Commonwealth Government as Best Australian film.
The Rifle Club held its monthly prize shoot on Saturday July 27 with twelve competitors firing eight shots at 800 and 500 yards. PB Hyde won the aggregate with a top score considering handicap. J Forrest captured the Gack of the Walk Cup with 771 of 800. The NRA medal shoot was also held and will conclude at the next monthly event on August 20 at 500 to 600 yards.
In a formal meeting motioned by Mr Devereux to remove the phrase neither housed nor clothed from the sheep section of the show schedule, Mr N S Wright backed the change while Mr W Beilen warned it would empty pens. The incident highlighted Australia’s wool reliance as 99 percent of output came from unprepared sheep. Also noted: the Charitable Collections Act now requires registration or exemption for public fund drives with age and visitation restrictions, plus a list of organizational tips delivered by Rev H Russell at St Andrews Yaes on ten ways to kill an organization.
There was snow on the surrounding r hinls yesterday morning. Rainfall was 81 points, falling on 11 days. The seven months total is 1624 points. Hospital Ball and Cinderella events were successful, with about £50 expected to be cleared. Mrs. H T Mead of Delegate River died Sunday night at 87. She leaves four sons and six daughters. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at Delegate cemetery Church of England section, Rev Broadfoot officiated.
Railway freight details unclear. A notice from Bombala District Hospital and police seeks retention of a colored binder. Date cited as 27 July. Station referenced is Beal Station in Bombala District.
Cathcart reports the death of Mr J Atkins husband of Mrs Geoff Davis after prolonged illness. Bornsford beat Ribbenlake 3 goals to 3 in a Sunday hockey match. Concert plans for School of Arts funds face tough fundraising. Miss Miry Toly to be hosted at a kitchen tea, with a Wednesday entertainment linking to Mr H A Gerathy. Mr J Boland’s family return from Bombala after a car fire incident on Sunday. radiator burst during the trip, flames suppressed with help from L Kimbue and D Rogers. valve cap damaged and repairs needed.
Announcement outlines a two section competition for school children in the Southern Tablelands Group with junior and senior divisions and prizes donated by local branches. includes essay theme on The League of Nations as an Instrument for World Peace and practical details. Also a probate notice from Frederick Charles Boys Prooker for the executrices of the late vast will, requiring claims and notification within fourteen days.
Burnima Estate Bourbala sold 16 station bred eteers to £10 16s average £10 6s 10d, 4 station bred vealera at £8 11s, 2 station bred cows to £8 4s average £7 6s 6d at Winchcombe Catson's sale.
W H Wheatley notes 1,200 sheep and lambs sold Wednesday July 1 with strong demand and steady prices. Merino wethers and ewes at various weights fetched prices from 17s to 33s 1d with skins contributing. A small fat cattle yarding saw competition and firmer values, with Durham and Hereford cross cattle priced around £8 8s to £8 12s and poll contribute.
The rabbit market at Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd saw 119 tons offered on Wednesday. Values averaged 2d to 4d below last week with irregular activity while fox skins showed strong demand and the market opened very firm.
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