08 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
1
The Red Cross bridge and euchre party plus a dance are on tonight. Public Christmas preparations proceed with a tree and prize giving at Kennedy's Halls. Warmer details include show schedules, council relections, and a youth ball. The week brought stormy weather and transportation disruptions.
Our Own Correspondent reports over two inches of rain this week causing damage to standing crops. J Gleeson’s tender selected for Bibbenlake cemetery work. Presbyterian Guild planning their annual bazaar Saturday. Spoon shoot results list scores including W Allen 38 and A Rumph 87 among others.
George Unback purchased the Wyndham portion of Mrs. Pheeney's property at auction with no bid on the homestead. The region endures a wet November with heavy rains and thunderstorms hindering hay cutting and crop saving while gardeners plant tomatoes and potatoes.
Mrs Edwin Ingram died suddenly at her Tubbut home last night. Nearby, about £8 was raised at the annual Hospital bell in Tombong. The district has faced heavy storms and wet weather, hindering haying. November rainfall reached 249 points at the post office, totaling 2081 points for 11 months.
Inquest reports heart failure as cause of death for Samuel Sutter found dead in his bed at Bredbo last Friday afternoon. He previously lived in the district and had a first wife named Margeret Blacka.
A fragment from a January 1 entry notes an event involving actors and a day labeled as Ith. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context for a clear summary. This card preserves only the available names and timing.
Uedale queens contest raised £639 12 6 and a cheque for £875 15 4 was given to the Hospital Board after the Carnival and Queen Competition. Miss Mildred Mackey of Aboominaby won with 8048 votes, with Miss Vi Simmons of Berridale second on 7294. The Bombala Cycling Club road race drew a large crowd. Sweetness Bedingfield won in 40 seconds, with H Kerrison and J McDonald second and third. Winner’s time was 16 minutes 22 seconds, 44 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
A readable list of first and second class winners from Bombala Public School includes Norma Jones Soole McKullar Nola Tisher Enid Dunkley Jean Barber Gene Mawson and more across many classes led by Ida Jones Reg Bohlhardt Ross Beveridge Geof Head and others with Geof Edwards Frank Nicholson Joy Thomas James Murphy Colin Cayser Neville Nicholon among the top placements.
The plan for a Western Monaro to Victoria road, supported by M L A W W Hedges, aims to ease stock transport and create a tourist route through Kosciusko. Two routes were reviewed by Transport Minister Bruxner with a Main Roads Board report pending. construction would cost about £1500 per mile over roughly 20 miles.
Dr Wright reported to the Shire Council that with the Engines he showed the Main Roads Board officers Close and Crouch the proposed Delegate to Jimenbuan road route across Snowy River at Tomhong. Officials praised the idea of a suspension bridge to ensure a workable grade and near river access.
The Maharatta Parents and Citizens Association held a picnic at Maharatta School as poor weather eased. Thirty two prizes were awarded with over £3 in cash plus school books. Winners included Mona Walker Jean Niven Ashley Platts L Brasington Ivy Platts J Trovanion B Buxton and L Walk er. The event featured sports many exhibits and gathered visiting families from Mila and Bombala.
The ad warns that poor digestion harms health and links indigestion to excess stomach acid. It promotes Bisurated Magnesia to neutralise acid, stop fermentation, ease discomfort, and improve nutrient absorption. Available in powder or tablet form from chemists with the oval Bis mag trademark.
Hospital seeks volunteers from the Bombala district to assist in activities and events. The invitation asks supporters to contact the office or the secretary at Uxton for details and coordination.
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