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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
4
The December 1982 general fund balance sheet for the Shire of Bibbenlake shows a complex accounting of expenditures and income. It lists works, health administration, sanitary services, license fees, and grants, with amounts for main roads, public services, and reserves.
The Bombala Red Cross branch, called up by headquarters, held a monthly meeting on the 17th inst. deciding to host a free dance and euchre party for all returned servicemen on 14 September. Prizes for cachre, bridge, and novelty dances will be awarded to ladies and gentlemen. A parcel of used clothing was sent to the Aftercare Department during the month.
Bibbenlake branch of the Red Cross held a School of Arts meeting on Tuesday 15 mat. They plan to host Sister Parry from St John’s Ambulance to start First Aid classes locally. October meeting to become Egg Day for Bodington Sanatorium with egg donations welcomed. Returned soldiers to be guests at future functions. A membership canvass will run until the next meeting.
Ando cricket club held a meeting on the 22nd and arranged the annual meeting for the 16th. The annual cricket ball was postponed due to many functions and will be held later. Efforts will form a second grade team if enough players come forward.
Over 40 card players attended the Wyndham enchre party last Saturday. Bro Harry Snowden of Bega won the Gent prize while the Indies prize split among Mrs Snowden Mia Stan Reid and Miss Hazel Whitby. Wyndham footballers beat Pam bula 12 to 2 in a final. Rumor links Mrs Ambrose Parker who won £5000 to attend a grand ball. July butter at the Pambula factory fetched 10d per lb and dairymen received small cheques due to tight supplies.
Bibbenlake men beat Delegate 10 to 8 to capture the Gold Cap after a tight match. S Horne scored twice with two conversions. W Downey kicked four penalties for Delegate. Local crowds from Pambula Nimmitabel Botobala and Qatheart attended a lively Friday night dance and Monte Carlo waltz raising funds.
Joseph Corcoran known as Old Joe died at Spring Vale near Bombala on May 23 age 83. He left about £115730 with most to churches and charities incl Benevolent Society NSW Queen Victoria Home for Consumptives and several Sydney hospitals. After debts and duties, £50000 goes to three charities. He began as a shepherd, built a 4300 acre freehold, bred fine wool and supported public life in Bombala.
In tribute to his suffering countrymen, Joseph Corcoran left magnificent bequests to charities including blinded soldiers and consumptives. He dedicated his wealth to public good, laboured hard, and grew rich, leaving a lasting national benefit and a wish for Heaven to reward him.
A special Bombala District Hospital board meeting led by Mr. Shaw elected E G Shaw as President and T Jones N B Wright as Vice Presidents with W M Murektop as Treasurer. Committees were named including Beconge and Works groups. The board accepted Health Minister offers for half loan and half grant for hospital alterations repayable in 15 years at 9 percent. Five bidders for 50 cords of wood were reviewed with Joe Vider’s bid accepted for lumber and S Perkins for stove wood also approved.
Mr. J W Forreat presided as Sergeant Lewis reported withdrawals under Licensing Act. William Baker fined 10 shillings plus 8 court costs for carrying passengers without a permit. Tenants faced rent arrears and cottage repossession near Ninnmitabel with sale already completed. Ivan Groves questioned over bakery debts and funeral costs. James Badgery sued William Summerill for commission on sale. Kennedy’s alleged purchase terms disputed. Verdict returned for the defendant.
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