15 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
1
An Australian report notes a July surge of 10 812 wireless licenses. Terrific wind hit Sydney at 9 p m with 68 mph gusts. Foreca st at 9 p m predicted cold unsettled weather with showers mainly on the highlands and rough seas along the coast.
On August 7 a delegate session convenes at 11 a.m. in Bombala with Pam and J Banners listed among participants. Delegates discuss district matters as schedules and monetary details, including a fee of 7.80, are noted.
Weather gloom looms for test match with anid, while Federal Parliament retreatment at Canberra is set to close. The Southern Cloud flight from Melbourne to Sydney took 183 minutes, Fraser in Cooma and Bombala selling estate, Eric Turnbull buys Nicholson residence at Eden, Nichalson couple plan Sydney move. Ram prize fleece weighs 50 pounds, Sister Cuthbert travels to Sydney as her father dies in Mater Hospital. A whale astonishes locals near Big Bridge and Don Bradman as crowd watches from Arbor.
Bombala Cricket Club held its annual meeting on Monday night with J Agnew presiding. The report showed a credit balance of £4 after starting the year with £2 and spending about £64 including £25 on a new concrete pitch and £9 on mats. Officers elected included Patron J Maslin, President J Agnew, Secretary M Bellehaug, Treasurer H Goldberg, and a committee group with M McKay L Vider H Allen W Dent and BR Walkom. Selection committee members were P Vidar H Goldberg and M McKay. The secretary and Vidur were tasked to organize a district association with NSWC and to manage competition. Mastin was thanked for donating two bats and a practice net.
The monthly range shoot drew about 20 shooters despite mirage at 300 yards. H Platts posted a near possible with strong marks at 600 yards while several others scored well. Local businesses funded trophies for 300 and 500 yard events, with multiple names listed among prize winners and the Roberta Shield upcoming between Delaware and Ribbenlake clubs.
Extra demand for kerosene lamps and candles follows a power house breakdown. Graziers Association secretary notes shearing continues at all districts affected by strike at award rates. Meetings of shearers at Moree and Walgett pass resolutions declaring the strike off.
A brief remark suggests avoiding speech outside during cool nights after being in a hot room, noting the habit helps prevent drawing attention and preserves silence.
From Our Own Correspondent reports an Agricultural Bureau meeting at Ando on Wednesday August 6. Mr Beardwood and Mr Coleman stressed careful wool handling to avoid contamination, proper skirting, and selective branding. They advised on ram selection focusing on carriage, fleece quality, and body conformation, plus fat lamb prospects and the need for a continuous supply to compete with New Zealand.
The seventh mat rest room hosted sixteen members including four Bibbenlake reps. Treasurer reported balance £38 13s 1d and July street stall take £7 2s 4d. May had 176 visitors to Head Office. June 679. Calendar requests and notices of motion outlined stall proceeds for branch use. Annual Blue and Gold Ball set for October 24, Younger Set proposed in Bombala with an August 20 rest room meeting.
Cathcart Bibbenlake has challenged Cathcart for the Boland Quo. The watch will be played on the local ground on Saturday afternoon. Mr J Boland has travelled to Queensland for a holiday and may fly from Sydney to Brisbane. The cold snap has caused the death of many samba in the district. A Belle of the Ball Competition is being held at the Office of England ball on the 29th instant. Mr L Foley has closed his hop at No 3 Camp Mt Darragh.
A Port Pirie reader from South Australia credits Bisurated esis and Bisulated Magnesia for rapid relief from persistent indigestion gastritis and acidity after trying many medicines. The letter to Bisony Coy Sydney highlights dramatic personal improvement and recommends the product as a simple inexpensive remedy for various stomach troubles.
The article discusses selecting ewes for breeding with emphasis on early maturing breeds. Dorset Horn rags are recommended for early maturity at four to fourteen months, while South Downs and Romney Marsh are viable cross options though slower to mature. It covers crossbred lamb production, lamb growth, and a sanitation tip involving blue stone wash with oily grease for oral care.
Old Delegate resident W. H. Stone died at his home on Friday aged 83. Survived by widow and seven children. Funeral at Delegate Cemetery after service at St. Philip's Church of England led by Rev. G. B. Thompson. At Delegate Cottage Hospital annual meeting, receipts and expenditure were adopted and directors elected. Also notes wintry weather and 120 point rainfall this month. Mrs. G. Brown of Lower Bendoo injured in accident at hospital. concussion reported but improving.
The program features Black Magic a melodrama set among South Sea life with heroic love bravery and a witchcraft plot led by Josephine Dunn supported by Dorothy Jordan John Holland and Henry B Walthall. Also on the bill is Love Hungry a comedy romance starring Lois Moran and Lawrence Gray with Moran as a chorus girl.
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