21 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
1
Readable fragments show Methodist and Cathcart services with times around 11 am. The text mentions Ray E M Corcuren and vague references to Trinity Sunday and Bombiale. The article is incomplete but records a church timetable and names connected to the events.
Community updates from Bombala include hospital news, council points, and local society items. Sergeant Lewis treated in hospital. death of Newcastle tailor James A. Leslin noted. hotel and theatre listings. calls for road projects and the Snowy River hydro schemes debate.
An in memoriam notice lists Arthur Guinery of Wy Hos as deceased. The brief item notes memorial details and express condolences.
Fragments announce gatherings at the Bombala Imperial Hotel with varying hours on Tuesday and Wednesday in October. The legible details indicate 1 pm to 8 pm on some day and other unspecified periods, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
On Friday August 25 the Catholic Ball at Exhibition Fall promises the most enjoyable ball of the year. Moiere and oldtime dancing will lead the evening with many fancy dresses and sets, making judges’ task difficult. The Juvenile Dance, planned for the following night, has been postponed due to illness and bad weather but the committee remains determined to hold it later.
The Hospital Ball Committee met on Tuesday with 17 attendees. Chair Mr Wright rejected Bee Band, opting for the Bombala Orchestra and varied music. A ladies’ meeting appointed Mrs W Platts and Mrs Macarthur as Hon Sees to canvass business donors and several districts for support. A further meeting was set for Saturday 18 September.
A meeting of the Parents and Citizens Association held on the 13th saw 16 members present. Mr Sturgiss resigned as President and Rev B M Catcliffe was elected for the remainder of the year. A street stall was planned for late September with Mrs Jay and Mrs Rayner assisting. The group discussed exam supervision and noted ruling delegated by the Education Department to the headmaster. The headmaster thanked supporters for a new tennis court and timber donation. Painting works were deferred and requests for an extra assistant were raised. The Chief Inspector is to visit Bombala School later this year.
August 22 Enehre Party and Dance by C of E 38 R0 Ball 239 CWA American Tea September 4 Juvenile Rally G BE 2 Olympia Pictures The Last Round Up 12 Bochre Party and Dance Ret Soldiers 25 Hospital Ball Det 9 Football Ball 80 Billebenyke Comedy Times and venues listed for upcoming social events and screenings.
In Olympia on Saturday August 22 a sensational film features Clare Gable Jean Aarlow and Wallace Rebery with AMS Stone in Car 99 at 44 Sheridan Avenue. The program promises a premier memory star turn and popular entertainment for moviegoers.
Government Gazette reports the Country Women’s Association of Sat August 1985 contesting the proposed opening of the Mount to Jincumbilly Railway via Wellsmere. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month from publication. GF Allman, U.S. for Lands une i Nous appears in Gazette.
For sale notice lists items including two knives and an oil product with references to ALG MICHIEL Bibbantake LONGHURST and DENNIS public accountants BEGA Visit EGMERLA monthly. Details include a Saturday 22nd inat funding and miscellaneous garbled text.
A blundering notice from MacArthur & Co. announces a cattle sale with listings of 600 store cattle and 230 calves. The ad cites local Hereford Shorthorn stock from villages like Wollandibby and River View and invites further entries.
Variety of used cars listed by Morris Motors at Elizabeth Street Hyde Park Sydney. Includes Ackard big right 12 seat coach, Nash 400 Series leather interior sedan, 1928 Figurehond seven seat sedan, 1928 Packard light eight and more. Cars feature leather upholstery, glass sunroofs, and removable tops with prices ranging from 2100 to 2185. Office of Olympia Pictures collecting change from sales night Wednesday 12th instant.
A brief note reports that three pur coats will be cut because of tos. No additional context or official sources available.
Local alert warns against removing timber or property during Block November 3 enforcement. Violations will be prosecuted and involved materials impounded.
The Bombala Shire Council invites bids for several contracts. Projects include road reforming and gravelling on Main Road 274 at Cathoart, reforming on Trisad Y3 at Dainigate, and Timboy Cuthert works on Catone and Nain. Plans and specifications are at the Shire Office in Bombala.
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