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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
6
Federal correspondence shows Postmaster General approves Jayte nders for a suitable post office site at Bombala. Additions to the existing post office building will be deferred for the present pending final arrangements with Bombala Municipal Council.
Weather has been stormy and crops damaged by rabbit poisoning. Field tips urge sowing diverse crops for silage and fodder, proper manuring, soil tillage, and surface stirring. Monsoon rains and sea breezes forewarn more storms. plant peas, carrots, cabbage and other vegs. clear field tasks include drainage, shading, mulching, and watering flowers. Orchards apply arsenate spray for pests. garden work focuses on shelter, hoeing, and finishing dahlias.
Fragmented entries from the Local Land Board dated 1913 list numerous matters for consideration including applications withdrawn, portions confirmed in various trusts and settlements, suspensions granted, exemptions from fencing, road suspensions, rent appraisals, and certificates to issue. Names such as Finch, Stone, A M Keachie, D Niven, J Warburton, and G Skipper appear amid scattered reference numbers and payments.
News and Notes report Mr John Fairlay plans opening a shop at the corner of Commissioner and Vale in Cooma. The page includes ads for Dr Shelton's Magnetic Liniments, a mangled coach accident near Bingara, livestock and agricultural society finance figures, medical testimonials, a Graf ton gas chimney incident, and parliamentary friction over railway funds between Mr Gus Miller and the Minister for Works.
December church activities list services and choir practices for Bombala region. Readers note dates and times for Deer, Be, and Bass areas with Vespers and choir rehearsals. Includes Saint days, catechism events, and gathering notes for December month.
Rainfall last month measured 50 points across 12 days at the post office. Mr W Jones fell from a verandah at his son's home breaking a small bone in his foot. Death reported from Manildra of Jas Jones, longtime resident, likely pneumonia. his wife Mrs Jones is seriously ill.
Bombala posted 145 for 7 with McIntyre 47 and C Beileiter 31 as top scorers. Sheets replied for 63, Beileiter claiming six wickets. A return match is slated for Saturday the 6th on the cal ground. detailed scores include multiple Beileiter wickets and various players out to Henne, Sautelle, Copeland, and Wilson.
Local report records 125 points of rain with a printer error listing 450 points. A Friday shearers ball at Bibbenlake station drew strong local turnout with music from Mrs. Salomon Cathcart and extras by Mr. and Miss Hart Bombala. Proceeds go to Sydney charities. School of Arts meeting notes include cheque signing for 34 pounds 3s 1d, a trophy for Mr. Rutherford, and plans to repair the rear door and steps.
An old advertisement touts Rexona ointment as rapidly healing for sores burns cuts bruises chilblains and various skin diseases. Sold in angular pots priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 pence two pence. Obtainable widely.
A robbery occurred on Tuesday afternoon when two young men and a girl entered a Mosamin house while occupants were away and stole about £200 in waiting presents and clothing. Six people, including the girl, alighted from a motor car and asked for water, alerting police by the car’s movements. Meanwhile Mr Wood criticized railway loan plans, arguing current funds are insufficient to affect next year’s construction across multiple lines, citing Cooma Bonbalin as an example with minimal per mile costs.
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