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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary notes list a Roman Catholic event on December 7 at 11 a.m. near Hayden’s Bog with references to Presbyterian and local names including A. J. Banner. The readable text is sparse and lacks full details on location or agenda.
A mixed Bombala column recounts town visits by officials, local welfare grants, and a hospital death of Mrs Rudd at Eden. It notes Mr R. W. Robinson’s visit seeking a Prisoners Aid branch, praises local tourism, and discusses road guides and a sleepwalking student Alfred Gleason who fell from a window sill.
Ford bar driven by Mr. Campbell from Monaro capsized on the Edenedad hill near Salt Water Creek. Occupants escaped unharmed. vehicle damaged. The piece also notes road work improvements on Victoria and NSW highways, local marriage and court statistics, and community notices including a hospital patient and a school break-up ceremony with Santa Claus.
The event featured donations from the P and D Association providing toys and refreshments for all children. Despite toy shortages, efforts included grand prizes and activities such as races and skipping tasks. Winners included Bob Rumph and Mollie Rumph, with notable awards for students across classes and special events like the Siamese Race and Monkey Race.
A long letter discusses Australian road policy contrasting Victoria and New South Wales. It argues Victoria builds roads before settlement to boost production, while New South Wales favors settlement first and later roads. The piece highlights potential roads like Delegates Kirkanong and Wangra jbell Rockton and criticizes local delays in road surveys and funding.
The Prime Minister proposes using general taxpayers to fund miners wages beyond 13 a ton plus a 9d per ton boost after a wage cut. Mine owners oppose a permanent wage reduction while miners reject the plan fearing further pay cuts. The dispute lingers as appeals and inquiries seek to judge profits and justify wage levels.
Readers note headlights look dim in rain due to raindrop diffusion on glass. Wiping headlight glass with a glyereine moistened rag makes rain spread evenly and reduces light scatter, improving visibility.
The Imlay Shire Engineer requests a raise to £680 salary plus £300 travelling, £100 health and sanitary work, and £15 building inspector allowance. Council postponed decision while public presentation to retiring Mr M H Hart was arranged at a Saturday meeting. Local funds were raised with a wallet of notes planned for the presentation.
A special cattle sale on Thursday the 16th features 7000 locally bred cattle. Lots include Shorthorn and Hereford cows and calves, steers and heifers from various breeders, with ages from 1 month to 18 months. Quality, forward conditioned stock expected. sale in conjunction with Mr H Wiles and Candelo consignors.
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