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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
5
At Bomala the Snowy River Hydro Electric League formed aims for a county council to fund and build the scheme. Delegates Hain Log an Mackay were appointed to petition the Premier with Victorian and federal backing discussed plus possible deputation routes via Canberra and Sydney.
The Dalgety Shire Council debated pushing closer settlement schemes for Monaro and South Coast land. Deputation to urge government action was supported, with notes on cheap power for light water and machinery, and coordination with hydro projects and the Eden port. An information drive for the deputation and a new Commonwealth Bank account were approved.
Talks by J T Rogers on the Bemboka project and its relation to the Snowy River Scheme highlight urgency for early power access. Delegates press for facts on Federal control, await Premier’s position, and plan a future meeting in Bega with Eden as alternative venues.
J. J. Crimmings handles BEGA BOMBALA Passenger and Freight Service by phone Hega. The text reflects on poverty versus others' riches, highlighting community concerns and economic contrasts.
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