Unusual animal incidents and agricultural woes reported
A tiger snake rode in a car with G Burnham after a stop at Lagoon Grass. A man fell from a cliff after being spoken to by a constable and died. Caterpillar plagues threaten crops across Victoria with trenches and poison used to curb them. Cruelty to horses reported near Hohace with mutilation and death. A swarm of bees caused traffic disruption in Sydney and was captured by a constable. A man found a snake in his bike wheel near Currs Estate. Brown beetle swarms in Dorrigo plague crops and disrupt footpaths, with a woman injured by a beetle in her ear. Anglers report fewer trout bites as rain washes beetles into creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Burnham
Agricultural Department
Lagoon Grass
Lisaiore
Barnum
Saya
Bleechmore
Scarborough
Victoria
Department of Agriculture
William Hanson
Hohace
Sydney
King-street
Hiu
Dorrigo
Quinburra Prince Pedigree Note From A Crowded Stud Record
A fragmentary entry lists Quinburra Prince with dams Laurel by Darnley Jnr and second dam by Turalla. Dam Libra is noted with Craigiebuen as breeder, listing March 24 as a date and multiple names including Widgiows Chief and Baron Belmont. Observers reference cummins initials and stud context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinburra Prince
Widgiows Chief
Baron Belmont
Imp
Libra
Craigiebuen
Laurel
Darnley Jnr
Darnley Aguin
Turalla
Feo
A. A. Cummins
Widgiewa Emblem Stallion to Stand at Pleasant View
Widgiewa Emblem, a seven year old Clydesdale stallion bred from Baron Buchlyvie and Lady Kingston, will stand this season at Pleasant View. He has won prizes at the Royal Sydney Show and other fairs, holds a Government soundness certificate, and is offered at £338 for one mare with discounts for multiple mares. Mares must be paid for and removed by January 1, 1934. PATTRICK BROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant View
Jincumbilly
Widgiewa Emblem
Widgiews
Bathurst
Grenfell
Government
Pattrick Bros
Country Wool Selling Convincing Growers to Choose Auction Sales
A three month series concludes with a call for growers to reject direct country sales to overseas buyers. It argues such private sales undermine the auction wool market, reduce competition, and lower future values. Growers are urged to regulate supply through auctions and avoid underquoting by direct shippers.
Musical Christmas Gifts for Home Entertainment
Reflects on the joy of a piano or modern radio to enliven Christmas at home. Encourages readers to consider Palings for purchasing instruments and radio sets, noting their lasting appeal and value for families, with a lesson about sensible shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis House
Howlers From Sydney Pensions Letters
Extracts show petitioners seeking sick pay and child support from the Pensions Department in Sydney. Authors complain of missing payments, lack of clothes, disputes over husbands reported missing or dead, mislabeling of children, and demands for money with personal details amid delays and clerical errors.
Local printing choices spark town pride and jobs
A plea argues that sending printing out of town drains community resources and hurts taxes, while local printers keep money circulating locally, employ labor, and support institutions. It invites readers to consider local services for their next print job.
Pledge Signed After Three Weeks of Drinking
After three weeks of hard drinking McBrolly and McIntosh decided to sign the pledge. They proposed keeping a bottle of whisky at home for sickness. McBrolly withstood the draught for two days before warning that the driver is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBrolly
McIntosh
Valleday
K. J. Murphy's Seeds and Fodder Catalog Offer
Seed and fruit specialists promote seeds for face or garden, grains, lucerne, grasses, and ornamental trees. Offers include fodder under special rates, oranges and mandarins, and freight terms. Available from B. S. Williams & Son, Prodene Fruit and Vegetable Dealers, Vale St Cooma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creight
B. 5
Williams & Son
Produne
Fruit and Vegetable
Phone
Vale St
Cooma
Bombala Times Publication Note
Printed and published by W. Q. Tweedie at Caveat Street Bombala for the Bom Bala Times. General Printing Office Maybe-strest Bombala New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Tweedie
Caveat Street
Bombala
Bombala Times
General Printing Office
Maybe-strest
Monarc
New South Wales
Coy Ae
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BOK
Er, Leonard and Son Central Stores
SPE
Ourrants Sultanas
S.P
S.P. Essences
Rigelist
Jordan
Campbell
Fred
Bombala Cafe
Sylvester’s
Condoleon Bros
Vauxhall Light
Vauxhall
Bombala Motors
Bega Monumental Works
J. F. Ziegler & Son, Proprietors
Church Street
Bega
Ugh
H.R. Bryan
Curr
Os. Eakins
The
Water Commission
Craigie Masterstroke
Auchenflower
Lady Mary
Baron Buchlyvie
Rose of Poteath
Widgiewa Ethel
Baron_ Belmont
Lady Kingston
Lord Dandonald
Paling
Ise
Pensions Department
Mr. Thomas
Tan
Eugene Dao
Gil
K. J. Murphy’s
Wari
Resch
Australia
A.M.L. & F. Coy. Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Fien
Onre
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge St
Onsign
Melbourne
Holbrook
Ig Gorgonamzrom
Rmatin i Holbr
Delich
Liverpool
London and Globe Insurance Company Ltd
Jonas
Imperial Hotel
D. McGoldrick
Afiple
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