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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
News and notes from the district celebrate Christmas greetings for renters and readers. Boxing night events in the School of Arts and plans for a varied programme are highlighted along with community notices, appointments, and fund offerings.
Mr Heyde and his two Catullac cars carried twenty three passengers to Nimmitabel on Friday, with one car making two trips. He also had two full loads from here on Monday.
A Saturday sale at Ribbensale Station Hall filled stalls with usable goods and drew strong response. Rev R Elliott opened the event at 3 pm. Misses Rutherford and Bennett managed stalls and refreshments. Evening admission raised funds for Bibbenluke Sunday School, aiding books and prizes.
W Murdock of Bibbenlake writes in 1912 replying to charges of misreporting a shoeing feat. He asserts 30 bullocks were shod in 8 hours, with horseshoes all completed for the drivers’ crush at Niminitwbel. Names Mr Normyn Autchison and Mr W Patterson are cited as witnesses.
A letter criticizes the Blayney by election process and party selections. The writer denounces self selections and Sydney driven picks by Liberal and Labor factions, urging proportional voting to restore elector freedom and end machine control in Parliament.
A terse notice condemns reform efforts as misguided based on a day’s poll results. Officials, including AG HUTE, urge clarity and caution in public messaging to avoid misstatements or misdirections. Local meetings are planned to discuss the issues and press coverage.
Handicaps announced for the Cathcart Boxing Day races include Opene Handicap entries such as Bor Sensation 9.3 Naddaila 9.3 Toobin 9.0 Weroiin 8.12 Antas 8.5 and British Queen 8.0. School of Arts Handicap shows Naudldal la 9.7 Sensation 9.9 Someone 9.5 Central 8.13 Nitro 8.0. Flying Handicap includes Quidong 9.9 Remember Me 9.1 Nadlalla 9.5 Jar aobin 9.0 Weronst 9.0 Center 8.5 and British Queen 8.0.
The report notes Mr Helms plans to leave Sydney for London on Tuesday for about four months in private travel. It mentions inquiries into settlers grievances at Yanco Trigation, maternity fee complaints, a Kalgoorlie domestic tragedy, and a NSW distribution scheme adopted in the House. A cyclone damaged Brewertina.
Ibis reports that Servia recognises Albanian autonomy and gains use of a port. Rumor claims a coup against the Portuguese government may follow from agitation. Troops in the capital are confined to the barracks. King Todmynnd of Bulgaria shows enthusiasm returning from Crystalilja.
In Bombala a segment of residents oppose local progress moves, mudslinging against town boosts while refusing to assist. The piece argues for communal effort to push the town forward and prevent stagnation.
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