16 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
1
Community notices from Bombala district describe a social at the new convent school, meetings of the Bombala Exhibition and Red Cross societies, a death in the Bega district, and an auction sale at Royal Hotel Pambula. Fundraisers include a school library event and a Seventh War Loan update with local amounts.
Mr Dave Robbin reports twenty full grown foxes in a single Griffiths rabbit trap on the Bokuong run over about eight months, a rare haul. War news notes Allied pressure increasing, with over 10 000 prisoners and 900 guns captured since the Marne battle began two weeks ago. Local sale planned by AL Goodman to clear Winter Stock for Spring lines starting Monday 26 August lasting one month, details to follow. New books added to the School of Arts library include Autumn Sowing, Treasure and Trouble, Wobstar Man, and The Loom of Youth among others.
Envelopes offered at a special price before August 24 with a typical rate of 178.6 per 1000. A fire destroyed the Jones family home near Bombala on the Bibbenlake side, insured for £120 with no furniture coverage. School match Bombala versus Bibbenlake ends 14-6 in favor of Bibbenlake.
A submarine mine was found about 50 miles off Eden and was blown up by a naval officer from a towed vessel near South Head at 8 30 am. The blast shattered doors and windows and sent water high into the air. Witnesses say two mines were seen 16 miles southeast of Green Cape but only one reached Eden.
An application on behalf of Samuel Rolfe to set aside a jury verdict and judgment in the Cooma District Court was heard in Banco’s Full Court on Tuesday. The case, a family sheep‑farm dispute, involved alleged insults after quarrel over sheep crossing, with the defendant prevailing. the appeal contends the judge erred in denying a new trial.
A large crowd saw The Flame of the YVirkon at Olympia Hall last night. The film offered thrilling action and a fierce fight scene that drew strong reactions from spectators. Melbourne McDowell, who plays the saloon keeper, will star again in The Bond of Fear at Olympia Hall tomorrow night with desert scenes promised.
Notice announces requirements for land and income tax returns for the year ending June 30 1918 and June 30 1919. Schedules and forms available at principal post offices with district offices to supply returns under the Act. Deputy Federal Commissioner H Magee issues the directive.
A letter to the editor criticizes the New Racecourse Trustees for renewing a lease without tenders. The writer argues leases should be auctioned or offered to returning soldiers at the same rate, claiming £20 to £30 yearly loss and calling for public bidding or ballot for soldiers.
The Graziers' Association of the Bombala district met August 12 1918 at the Masonic Hall Bombala with many graziers attending. Mr Hubert Cure urged wider advertising of the association work and noted membership growth from 50 to 1600. The meeting elected J B Sautelle as chairman and resolved to protest meat prices to the Federal member Austin Chapman.
Notice invites applications under the Pastures Protection Act 1902 for permission to erect rabbit-proof fencing and gates. Applicant Tyovanign Herbert. Location: Crown Land near South of 18 102, 19, 144, 120, and 5 in County Welletd. Objections to be lodged at Local Land Board Goulburn Lith September 918.
The Bombala Times touts itself as the best medium on Southern Monaro for fast notice to readers. Casual ads cost 3/6 for single inch with 3/- per inch thereafter, with substantial monthly quarterly or yearly reductions offered.
Subscription note lists continuation of district news and other reading material. Promote quarterly advance payments with pricing details.
A wartime dispatch notes German attempts to conscript and shoot those resisting mobilization while British Fourth Army and French First Army report prisoner totals of 21 844 and 8 500 respectively on the Montdidier Albert front. Gas usage and the fall of Hibecourt alter Oise pressured lines as General Boehm takes command of the Somme army.
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