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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
1
Mr Lance M Stark a pentist has resumed practice at Council Chambers Buildings 1st floor Puoxm Bombala 53.
Letters urge the Snowy River hydro electric project to supply light and power to southeastern New South Wales. MPs debate federal funding. despite favorable engineering reports, no survey or grant is allocated. Voters demand action from state and federal representatives to back development and unemployment relief.
District readers urged to elect a strong representative to push a hydroelectric scheme and port development at Twofold Bay. Bombala lacks backing for state highways and major works, while adjacent districts gain better road and industrial access. Local officials away on holidays, nearby races and theatre listings accompany broader regional notices and safety reminders.
D E M RAY of Delegate argues for Delegate Route as better all weather link to Melbourne, citing flood rescues, volume of wool and wood transport, and support from Riverina Transport. He criticizes Ald Jonas and council for bias toward Rockton route and urges government action to proclaim Delegate Road as a State Highway.
News notes recount a quiet Bombala holiday period with many residents away. Clerks Langley and Beileiter on leave in the city, Dr Archie Sosith appointed RAF officer for three years, Hospitals Act demands board elections by February 8, Bishop Kelly in Lewisham Hospital, Olympia Dance to close the year, and local farm losses from two cow deaths. A. A. Jay transfers from Tillin to Bombala, welcomed by Cobargo Chronicle readers.
Emanuel offers choice high grade goods for holidays. Ladies find suitable presents for wives daughters and sweethearts while gentlemen choose up to date gifts for spouses. Early inspection requested. goods held if needed. Buy goods to wear, not to hide.
A shark attack off a jetty at Horsfeld Bay near Woy Woy injures a 12 year old Joyce Inmin and fatally endangers her brother Roy. Roy disappeared after diving with Joyce and Kathy Jean, while Cathy Jean witnessed from a doorway. A search failed to recover Roy’s body.
An upcoming schedule lists H A Baxkaenouen Ltd representatives visiting Delegate Hotel on Monday February 6 at 9 am and returning to Rombala Imperial Hotel on Thursday February 4 from 2 pm to 8 pm. Also noted is a visit near Santo Lpa on February 6 with uncertain details.
The body of H. J. Mills, 64, a butter inspector from Northnote, Vis., was found by his son in the freezing chamber of the Victorian Butter Factories Cooperative Company's emp ises at Victoria Dock. The pilot light had been on a long time. Mills’ death may be from a heart attack or freezing after collapse.
A Boxing Day event at Cathcart raised funds for the School of Arts. Fine weather drew a good crowd with gate takings around £12 and ball door receipts about £6. Racing results include Bending Race N Foley first, Flag Race N Poley first, Opening Handicap Stewart Renmark, Betty Blue second, Yacra third, Ciryman Handicap Sea Spray first, Tip Toe third, and Pony Race Wonga first with Cuddle second.
Race results from Pambula show multiple horses with times around 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 28 seconds. Notable entries include Riteo's Psalmist at 9.10 and Moahonga at 8.0, with Englewood finishing strongly in a close field. Displays include dead heats and varied odds across horses such as Salvador and Bronze Gift.
Thoroughbred racing card lists Maund, Longway, Maro among top finishers in the Second Day Highweight and other events. Nitro Royal Verderer Norburt and Fealmind are noted in remaining sprints. Consolation Handicap includes Churalf Salvador Calvados Mouvonga with times around 1.13 3.5.
A letter from G B Almann, Under Secretary, to H J Bote discusses fees for Sunday entrance to the Public Recreation and Athletic Sports Ground at Bega. It notes potential liability for the 200 pound penalty under Imperial Act 21 George III, c49 if the public is excluded unless a charge is paid, applying to any place opened for public entertainment on Sunday where admission is by payment.
Government Gazette announces an inquiry to be held at Bombala on January 21. Charles Miles applies under 1908 Crown Lands consolidation to obtain land. Water Reserve 18000 pounds listed. district surveyor Jasanet presiding. Local board action involves Botsbala and Wellsley area.
The average price realised for greasy wool sold during the week ending 22 December 1934 was 9.65d per pound or £12 2/4 per bale, based on an average weight of 301.26 pounds.
Three men in a car pulled up to Lowe's garage on Auburn Street and posed as customers. While proprietor O. A. Lowe showed tyres, an accomplice rifled the till and all fled. Police received a good description of the robbers after the gang drove away with the car.
A local entertainment note highlights Wynlee Dancer HAL LEROY and cast including GUY KIABEE AY E H RERBORT with a comedy program titled with Big Song Hite and Bumous Dancinge COMEDY. The piece notes a scheduled event at a venue with Monday hours and references involvement of several parties in organization and promotion.
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