Bombala Country Women's Association Holds Fifth Annual Meeting
The Bombala branch held its fifth annual meeting in the Best Room with 29 attendees. Officers were elected including President Mrs L Minehan and Treasurer Mrs W G Tweedie. The branch approved gifts to Hospital and charity, quarterly stalls, luncheon booth, and a prize for a Christmas rag rug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Minehan
Mesdames Thorne
C. H. Pierce
J. Rumph
Agnew
W. G. Tweedie
A. Keys
Royal Alexandria Hospital
Crown Street Women's Hospital
Drummond
Ribbenlake
R. Stewart
Quarmby
Atkins
Bibbenlake
Tweedie
Shaw
Miss Morgan
Fiern Auxunt Kerorr
Bomwaua Beaxeu Coowtar Womess’ Association
Audited and thanked Dramstic for relief donation
The Monthly Meeting of the Younger Set on the 4th had good attendance. Miss Barrett presided. Mrs. R. Rawlinson and Miss E. Tweed were appointed honorary secretaries for the ball on February 20. Ribbenlake members to assist with decorations. Ball committee to be formed. Wall tenders for music to be invited and a preliminary advertisement to be placed in the Timex. Next meeting set for January 4.
The Betting Tax Debate in The Bombala Times Letter
A reader condemns the Winning Bets Tax proposal as inequitable and miscalculated. The letter argues the tax would burden bookmakers and backers, threaten country racing, and suggests the Act could raise far less than claimed while expanding to many race meetings around the South Coast and Tablelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxation Department
W. W. Hedges
Mr. Hedges
Cathcart Cricket Climbs Victory and School Move
A heavy rain storm hit Knoxs Valley yesterday afternoon injuring Master Kitchener Gaunson with a broken leg under a fallen horse. Wyndham beat Cathcart 87 to 57 in cricket on Sunday. Cathcart defeated Bibbenlake 88 to 68 at the local ground. Master Jack Solomon passed his exam for a transfer to North Sydney High School after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox's Valley
Kitchener Gaunson
Wyndham
Cathcart
Fallacy of the High Tariff and Unemployment
The article argues that high tariffs reduce employment, citing Australia and the United States. It notes increased export costs lower national income, shrinking purchasing power, and widespread job losses across shipping, retail, transport, and secondary industries. It links tariff penalties to reduced demand and closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
America
Great Britain
Sydney
Australia’s politics showcased by wheat growers deputation
The Melbourne Argus notes a deputation from all parties seeking wheat grower relief as proof of a failing political system. It argues benefits to one group must be paid by all, condemning the policy as immoral and wasteful. The piece labels Australian politics a beggar thy neighbour game, driven by ignorance or selfishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
House of Representatives
Mr. Fenton
Melbourne “Argus
Delegate v Bungarby in Monaro cricket at Ribbenlake
Cricket match report from Ribbenlake shows Delegate and Bungarby players with multiple run totals and dismissals. Key names include Dorrington Johnson Walcott Sellars Stewart and Epplestun, with Best and Dorrington contributing as bowlers and batsmen in a high scoring delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Skene
McKay
Sellars
Dor. Walcott
A. Skene
Stewart
A. Sellars
M. Walcott
Best
A. Dorrington
Rington
Eppleston
Dorrington
Epplestun
Epplesan
Dorrington Sundries Betenee
Bombala and Federal Tennis Clubs Play Friendly Match
The Bombala club beat Federal 6 sets to 4 in a rain interrupted day of tennis on Bombala courts. Matches featured Miss Tweedie, Mrs Hart, Miss Gilmore, Mrs Gee, Miss McMahon, and Rawlinson with Thorne defeating Goodsell and Morrison among others. Tomorrow a follow up at the Federal courts lists teams from both clubs and several ladies and gentlemen players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala and
Federal Tennis Clubs
Bombala
Misses Tweedie
Hart
Miss Gilmore
Gee
Miss McMahon
Fackender
Rawlinson
Thorne
McMahon
Elliott
Goodsell
Morrison
Ingram
Boys
Smith
Gatnock
H. Thorne
Ingrass
Sell
Sally
A. Elliott
R. Ingram
E. Goodrell
H. Morrison
W. Love
D. Murdoch
Mesdames EU and
Mistes McMahon
Sherrin
S. Dent
L. Elton
B. Dent
W. Willgoose
C. Elton
G. Willgoose
E. Kimber
Bryan
Hardaker
Southern Monaro Cricket Association agrees on new competition
A meeting at Bibbenlake with delegates from Ando Bungarby Bibbenlake formed plans for a new cricket competition starting January 17 1931. A trophy donated by Mr Skene will go to the club with the highest points. Nomination for affiliation will close and Canberra Association invited for a match at Bibbenlake oval on January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibbenlake
Ando
Bungarby
Skene
N. Wright
Wan
Wae
Canberra
Ribbenlake Oval
Ando school sports mark day of events and prizes
A Saturday December meet at Ando's Rumphs grounds saw children compete in dining, jumping, and novelty events. Special prize of 7 6 donated for warmest lady rate won by Mrs. Janson and Mrs. Tyrie. Prizes for under 10s funded by Mrs. B. Shaw. Speakers praised rural education, noted government spending on schools, and urged children to excel academically and athletically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anilo
M Wd. Rumphs
Anto
Dc. Maslin
Janson
Tyrie
Mins
B. Shaw
W. W. Heilgrs
Ando
Bombala Rifle Club Monthly Prize Shoot Report
The Bombala Rifle Club held its December prize shoot with ten members present amid calm conditions. H Platts scored two possible at 500 yards while others neared the full points at 800 and 909 yards. 31 was the best score of the day. The Far South Coast District Vion meeting will be at Bega on January 10, urging members to practice to defend the Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala
H. Platts
Bega
Local visit ends with school prize giving and dance
Mr Hedges praised the district born settlers while handing prizes to the children who cheered him and his wife. A school dance kept the event lively as Bungarby cricketers were set to host Ando next Saturday for the rubber final if Ando prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedges
Bungarby
Ando
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Country Women’s Association
Mora
Mesdames Keys
Atulls
Exhibition Society
Ninimitabel Cva
Central City
Public Health Department
Mra. Tweedie
Mra. Mack
Irl Guides
A. W. Garnock
Uschal
Memat Bet
Kovessbar
Little
Queensland
Ine Bombala
Pra
Mesdamea Minshan
Pierce
Miss
Chandler
Bombala Dramatic Society
Commercial Beak
Bombala Hospital
C.w. Nimpitabel
Lea
Groda
Bombala Times
Turf Commission
V. Bungarby
Southern Monaro Cricket Association
Pombila
Dent
Harrymore
Feif Lomax
Laurie Wilton
M. Robi
B. Atkins
Gievan
Venu
Bomluls
Catheart
Allan
Cape
Be Dent
W. Dent
Ky Bedingfield
Be Plitts
BE. Eltor
AH. Elliott
Torpey
Bugin
M. Stewart
W. Kilkenny
Eserves
ML McKay
Brothertou
Roberts
Trevanion
Platts
Mit
Mshi Platt Aly Yaris
T Roberts
I. Robets Allen A. Brotherton
Hrotherton
I. Allen
T. Hite
IL Roberts
Haimmond
G. Roberts
Kimber
Troyavion
Seigels
Mack's
Gift of the Ages
Clee
Eden N. Condoleon
Bega Monumental Works
J. F. Ziegler & Son, Proprietors
Ghurgh Street
LOGAL
H. R. Bayan
Victor
Paling
George Street
E. R. Leonard & Son
R. A. A. Cummins
Confectionery Soft Drinks
Police Ronal
Nad
Tom St
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