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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary text indicates a dispute or discussion involving Presbyterian and Roman Catholic groups dated August 21. The readable portion hints at a confrontation or event described with strong emphasis, but specifics are unclear. Further readable details are required to form a complete summary.
In the Eden Monaro area Mr. Ware loses a censure vote 40 to 34 while Mr. Lestenage plans to contest the seat at the next federal election. Reports mention a Bombala Hospital balance, town gossip of smallpox rumors, and a boxing event in Cathcart where Lou Williams defeats W White before a competitor’s collapse from suspected brain concussion at Bombala Hospital.
An advertisement touts Cloud Hair Vigor as making hair softer and the scalp cleaner and healthier. It claims faster hair growth and improved vigor. The copy targets readers seeking glossy hair and scalp care benefits.
Warm springlike days aid sheep breeders while anticipation builds for a Richmond River league semi final in Lismore where Fred Thomas scored twice for Bibbenlake. Local stars from Bibbenlake and Candelo prepare for a marquee Bega clash with manager Kennedy tipping the cold climate lads to prevail. The Bibbenlake lineup to lift the Candelo Cup includes KE, A and W Helmers, J G and W Rutherford, C Brill, C Jennings, H and R Cotterill, A Kelly, E Rumph, Kelland, L Movernig, and Steward.
Thursday reports two child diphtheria cases and smallpox rumors echo through Bombala. Attendance at School of Arts events fell due to wet weather but 100 guests enjoyed a linen tea for Miss Mary Eppelston. Immigration talk by G S Beeby urged developing empty Australian land to match other nations’ growth.
Latest Telegrams report rabbit skins prices in Sydney as prime 234 to 24d and other values. The House censure debate ends unresolved while whispers of prorogation circulate. In State Parliament the Frix Rents Bill and Glaser Settlement Bill move forward amid rent policing and repudiation claims. Smell pox cases rise in Sydney and Auckland. Broken Hill strikers consider returning to work as Holman eyed proportional representation debate.
President Wilson warns all American residents in Mexico to depart immediately amid unstable conditions. A gang is believed to hold Meyer's £150,000 necklace ransom, stolen between Paris and London. The Bulgarian Ministry releases letters from Greek soldiers at Ruzlog quoting a violent massacre message.
Police court items report cases including R Elliotty and J G Topping on assault and a case with S Bedingfield. John Gutterson faces larceny charges tied to Football Club property. Charlotte May Henne and Willie Knight face false birth statements and marriage implications. magistrates commit them for Quarter Sessions at Bombala with bonds. A separate debt action yields £9 11/7 for J Lesleighter. Further notes include a NSW traders conference urging decentralisation and a dental-helmed medical ad.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Bonningtop and Triga, unclear details, coughs and bronchitis appear nonsensical, ape children oddly referenced, overall no coherent event or names to confirm.
Twelve Bombala members met a Bega team with Pambula sending six as both sides split into sixes. Conditions at 300 and 166 yards tested shooters. Bombala A led at 500 yards but wind disrupted scoring. Bega won the match by twelve points over Bombala and Pambula took third. J Healey won the sheepstake with 69 at 600 yards, a rare high mark on the range.
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