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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
4
Digestive disorders impair nourishment and strength as digestion and nutrition falter. Indigestion leads to constipation and liver issues, culminating in chronic dyspepsia. Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are promoted as a mild remedy aiding digestion and assimilation to restore proper function.
Sir Austin Chapman who pressed for higher pensions has been informed the Government will raise pensions by eight percent from 1780 to ea. He was approached by the Twofold Bay Development League to protest against higher duties on motor spirit and kerosene. The Tariff Board is examining the matter.
Court lease renewal. Telephone subscribers push for after hours service until nine. Shire Council reports two workers on repairs at Darragh. Honeymooning couple Mr and Mrs Gerathy in district. Six more telephones installed. Senior line gang erecting lines. Progress committee formed with Mr Harris secretary. Road repair requests noted. Mr G Turner, weeks in Cooma hospital for knee injury, now mobile. Mr and Mrs J Summer celebrate silver wedding. about 50 attendees and dancing till daylight.
J Tome lip reports wool price per thousand realized 24540 instead of 244d as previously published. The correction clarifies the market figure and aligns figures with recent transactions.
A soggy match between the district team bound for Manly and the rest of the district drew few players and spectators. Helmers was injured, Wy Stanger Engram played late, and Vin Crotty dazzled with a long run before being stopped. Rickater outclassed Stanger with a clever dummy pass as the Representatives triumphed 20 to 13.
Ten Bombala members and nine associates visited Cooma for a friendly match series. Cooma won six matches to three with one halved. Associations fared well with many notable results, while Bombala struggled in most ties.
The annual Monaro District G U O F delegate meeting at Bombala saw officers elected for the next year with A J Simmons as District Master and O Brien as District Secretary. A district dinner and concert followed with toasts, songs, and recitations concluding with Auld Lang Syne.
The Bombala District Hospital committee met on the 18th with P. Sama presiding. Donations were received from E. Rodwell Bendod J. Tully for rebuilding Migs Forrest Craigie and Nurse Blanton who resigned. Accounts totaling 261 pounds 2d were approved. The staff was reviewed and the staff reduced to Matron Sister and two nurses. The Matron reported July patient days at 3.45 with fees of £30 11s Bd. Treasurer's funds showed £30 8s ad credit. Fencing repairs and a letter-box were approved. Wood supply arranged with J Langhorn. shrubs to be ordered from Botanical Gardens. Drain to carry laundry water to be installed. Visiting committee J Vider and E J Bryan. New hospital services approved: lighting £4650 sterilizing plant £220 chip heaters £70 water supply underground tank £500 total £1240. government and hospital to share costs. Morgue and isolation block removal to be reported by Works Department.
W T Nixon argues for top dressing natural pasture with superphosphate from early spring through September while surface moisture allows. He cites a dry previous winter and promising summer outlook, urging harrowing after application and noting improved grass, clovers, bone and fleece nutrition, with costs per acre, to boost carrying capacity.
The Delegate Dramatic Club led by Mr A J Ashby visited Bombala on Monday night for a benefit entertainment supporting the Lonvent School debt. A packed School for Arts drew audiences from Delegate River Victoria Delegate Ninmitabel Ribbenlake Cathcart Rocky Hall and Tantawangle. The Bombala Band accompanied with an overture and a 4 piece quartet, the play’s plot moving from pathet ic moments to light comedy. Rev Father Roche thanked the performers and band for their help in reducing church debt, followed by a dance with local music aides. Total takings were about £40.
In Ford News August issue a conveyor based assembly line in Australia shows frames moving steadily while parts such as engine dash steering rod mudguards and wheels are added. Oils and radiator water are poured and as the frame nears the end the car is placed in gear and moved to an inspector for final check before delivery.
Registers due by September thirty with forms and receipts to HH. BR Bryan. Monaro boasts skilled ploughmen but can they beat this. Mr Larry Coote finished a job on Guntinbah at Bogaldi ploughing 385 acres in 23 days using a Fordson tractor and 10 inch Hise plough at a cost of 1s 1d per acre. Bombula Tennis Club moves to renovate courts. thanks to Sams Warne and Santelle for assistance. Officers elected for alternate year include Patron J Irvin President P Vider Vice President WE Bellehambera Secretary Steley and committee members C McGoldrink M Webb A Goodsell L Vider R Bedingfield. RIN That Bly 1? death to due if you don't ho way kill you.
An advertisement warns against neglecting backache as a sign of weak kidneys and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure. It cites testimonials from W Wilton and Mrs Wilton in Bombala and notes price 2/9 and mail order from Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
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