Vote for Webster Rail Canard Targeted by Miller
A Melbourne era newspaper notes MLA G T C Miller uses railway bait to sway Bombala and Monaro voters. It accuses Miller of long inactivity on a Cooma to Bombala line, political maneuvering for Cooma votes, and promises made but unkept by the Liberal Government and later the Labor Government despite early sod turning and minimal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Miller
Cooma
Bombala
Wood
Monaro
Monaco
Bombala railway kerfuffle and pledges in Monaro election
The critique centers on Liberal candidate Gustavus Miller accused of backing a Labour rail project with stolen funds. The editorial warns Bombala electors to resist pressure to betray Liberal principles for a railway, urging votes for Webster if promises fail. It cites ongoing assurances from Griffith and Furrer to continue the line without interruption.
News and Notes from the Bombala district
Rain badly needed readers receive festive wishes as A H Wright of Tombong seeks carriers for two loads of wool. M L A T Henley to address electors from Little's balcony tonight. Wade Party defeat blamed on the Bulletin. Bombala Picnic Race Club sets New Year’s Day meeting. Sydney mail delayed three hours due to train breakdown at Umeralla bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala
The
Sydney Mail
Umeralla Bridge
Tombong
Merimbula
A. H. Wright
Local Elections and Community Notices from Bega
The second ballot for the Bega electors is tomorrow urging all electors to vote. A Church of England fete last Saturday cleared £93, a creditable result. A local businessman received Mr. Holman’s Bega speech by post with twopence to pay. Heyde, Nicholson, and Kennedy Bros advertise fares to Nimmitahel for travellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bega
Church of England
Picture night and political banter in local scene
The Parents and Citizens Association will show a picture program at the School of Arts on Boxing night and the following Saturday. Mr Wood denies plans to ride into Parliament on Captain Millard’s shoulders. Flo disputes a report of Captain Millard’s retirement in his favor if elected. Some Liberal voters drift toward Labor as the Labor Government stays in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
School of Arts
Val Fox
Parents and Citizens Association
Wood
Millard
Flo
Christmas Holidays Extend Leave for Times
The Christmas holidays will fall midweek this year and the Times will not be issued that week to give staff a break. Advertisers are asked to note the schedule. The Maurice Gerald Dramatic Company performed East Lynne at the School of Arts but delayed scenery due to late arrival from Cooma and will present The New East Lynne tonight. The company will tour Ribbenlake next Tuesday. The Bega electorate race is heated with both Labor and Liberal machines fielding prominent candidates and campaigners. Farrer and Miller addressed electors from the Commercial Hotel balcony last Friday. Lestrange and Morrish spoke from the same balcony on subsequent nights. W H Wood spoke for Liberal Millard at the School of Arts, noting Wood’s long service and roles in government and parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siier
Maurice Cerald
Bega
Messrs. Farrer
M.L.C
Bagnall
Cann
Crawford
G. T. C. Miller
Kearsley
Storey
M’s.l. A
Messrs
Henley
F. A. Badgery
Farrer
G. T. Miller
M.L.A
Commercial Hotel
Lestrange
J. J. Morrish
Labor Party
W. H. Wood
School of Arts
Millard
St. George
Liberal Party
Wood
New South Parliament
William Lyne
John Lee
Wade
Industry
Eden- Bombala
Racing Handicap Entries Open for December Meeting
A list of race entries and conditions for the forthcoming meeting includes the Picnic Handicap at 8 pounds with second prize 20s, Hurry Scurry Handicap at 2 pounds 10s for horses never having won a prize, Flying Handicap at 4 pounds with second prize 10s, Ladies Bracelet Handicap with a 50s bracelet prize, and Consolation Stakes at 3 pounds. Nominations for Opening, Picnic and Flying Handicaps close on December 29 with acceptance deadlines in December. Admission details show gate prices and member tickets available from the Secretary or Committee.
Public Works Notices for 1914 Tender Call
Notice from the Department of Public Works NSW inviting tenders for repairs to bridges and other works. Tenders to be sent to the Clerk of Petty Sessions Goulburn with forms obtainable at the Bala Cooma and Dr Goulburn offices. closing details and reference numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
N.S.W
Enders and Goulburn
Election results to be shown at School of Arts
Tomorrow's election results will not be published outside the Times office. Arrangements with the Parents and Citizens Association allow the public to view figures at the School of Arts for one shilling, covering telegram costs. A Cathcart Magnet report claims Captain Millard told Cathcart supporters to back Webster in a second ballot, which he denies. Webster’s backers are blamed for misleading circulation, making his campaign hard to fight fairly.
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Times Office
Parents and Citizens Association
School of Arts
Cathcart
Eden
Argus
P. and C. Association
Bioscope Entertainment
Wales
Newfoundland
Bs Gd
Tweedie
Local option results and political notes from Sydney
Final local option results for fourteen electorates show three carried reduction and the rest continuance. It is denied that Sir George Reid’s High Commissionership is extended or salary raised. Maternity allowance payouts reach £650000 with 90 to 95 percent of mothers applying. A bridge collision near Raven Queensland leaves one dead and another seriously injured. The Federal Parliament session ended last night. Kendall post office fire destroys Sydney mails. Rumor that Mr McGowen may become Assembly speaker. Botany Council polices remove Alderman Weldon after defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cook
George Reid
Raven
Queensland
Kendall
McGowen
Botany Council
Weldon
Home Rule talks in London as Ulster issue sparks debate
In London on Thursday sources report Prime Minister Asquith is in talks with Landsdowne and Bonar Law on Home Rule. Sir Edward Grey cites religious differences as the core Ulster problem amid the settlement discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asquith
Lord Landsdowne
Bonar Law
Edward Grey
Ulster
Bombala P P Board Meeting Minutes
The Bombala P P Board met with A H Jeffreys as chairman and nine members present. Transactions showed a credit of £516 3s 11d. accounts of £96 10s passed for payment. The Council of Advice set a £5 5s per board contribution. The District Surveyor sought objection to revocation of TS and C R 373 Currowong. The Stock Inspector noted heavy stock travel between NSW and Victoria. motion to oppose alienation carried with protest. Monthly reports read. notices to stock owners due by 10 January 1914 or face £20 fine. W Beileiter appointed auditor at £3 3s. Inspector to report rabbit burrows near netting fences, notices to owners to be served. Next meeting set for 15 January.
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A. H. Jeffreys
Baker
Willgoose
Platts
Topping
Davis
Taylor
Helmers
Inspector of Stock
Council of Advice
C.R
Currowong
County Wellesley
New South Wales
Victoria
W. Beileiter
H.taylor
Police Court records on horse abuse fines
Police v. W Elliott fines 20s and 6s costs for teamsters working a horse with sore shoulders. Police v. Edgar Murphy similar charge. Horse described in deplorable condition with shoulder sores. P M fined 45s 6d costs and warned against reappearing, or be sent to jail without option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Elliott
Edgar Murphy
P/M
Waol
Coates vs Rogers Wage Claim Proceeding Noted
The case of R. Coates v J. Rogers concerns a wage claim. Plaintiff represented by Mr Boys and defendant by Mr Ellis. Summons issued and drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Coates
J. Rogers
Mr. Boys
Mr. Ellis
Boxing and sports licenses granted at Delegate court
The mayor and A E Earle presided as Booth licenses were issued to J. Gerathy Cathcart for Boxing Day races Mrs Goggin for Odd Fellows sports and Mr Hoare for the Picnic Races at Delegate J O'Brien and H Little received billiard licenses in the session.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bombala Times
W. G. Tweedie
F. Moses
O'Brien
Imperial Hotel
R. Reade Lane
B.D.S
Nex
Ngram
Henry
Nthen
Sophie
Gram
Isisi Goung
Amy
Albert Willoose
Clarice
Edna
Nimmitabel-Bombala
Mr. Miller
Gustavus Miller
Griffith
Furrer
News and Notes
Mr. T. Henley
Little
Bulletin
Heyde
H. Nicholson
Kennedy Bros
Here
Nimmitahel
Mielar
Callang
Goldberg's
Socialist Party
Mr. Wood
Goldberg
Millard, Williamr
Webster, John James
WMI. Bie
Little’s
Bombala Picnic Race Club
OLD Racecourse
J. Plowright
G. Groves
J. Garratty
A. Elton
W. Little
A. Miller
8. Ingram
J. Bennet
E. Hyde
G. Langley
J. Oliver
C. Graham
Srcketary
Hanprcarrers
J. F. Plowright
Lungh
Loyve
Angel Child
Traval
Apminston
WM. Beileiter
Tare
Motor Car
RY Nicholson
Special Motor Car Service
Kennedy
Cambatong Chaffeur
Eliere
Kennedys’ Motor Garage
Bibbenlake Shire Council
Bombalag
Offre
Bombiakge
Geo. D. Langley
N. Grant
Millinery Sage
Co. W. Sage, General Stores
Department of Lands
Bibbenlake
Burnima
Wellesley
Bibbenlake Shire
Crown Lands Office
Arthur J. Hare
Bombala P.P. Board
Garratty
Rnue
REWA
Steattnie Balong
Pnima
Gunnilor
Mr. He. Holcombe
P.M
Licens NG
A.E. Earle
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