03 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
1
Readable fragments show church service listings with Roman Catholic and Presbyterian denominations. Names include Rev. Jon Haoms and Rev. W. G. Baantey, with scattered times and place references. The legible items hint at February services and bilingual or garbled text requiring cautious interpretation.
The President of NORMA Dr Watson proposes a five tier road system for New South Wales. Kings Highway and Canberra will shape priorities as Federal capital traffic grows. He urges state funding and Main Road Board takeover to avoid local councils bearing costs.
The article argues for a national road declaration to protect the Bombala to Cann Princes Highway route, warning that neglect could close the road in heavy rain and devastate local hotels garages stores and other businesses. It calls joint action by Shires and Municipalities and notes talk of a Bowbala to Orbost railway while road improvements should proceed. It also mentions local social notes and a farm report on large tusks and road maintenance issues.
The report references Reverend Breadfoot attending events next week and a noted sale at The Pines Cathcart tomorrow. It mentions Sydney travel by Jane, Agnew’s illness, and garden work. A storm with vivid lightning and thunder affects area stores and rainfall. Nurse O Regan and postmaster Davis are named in local staff changes. Bombala office names a temporary officer during transitions.
Local report notes a big sale event by Vider Bros and a missing 15 year old Cerelinel. A separate incident describes Ted M'Kinnery struck by lightning at Moruya Show Ground with others affected. Waratahs’ England visit ends in a draw. rugby profits from Wootahs’ tour totaled £38000 for the English Rugby Union.
Fragmentary report recalls a visit by a physician and diverse locals to Best hotel area. It notes attendance by professionals, tradespeople, and a pugilist among married men, plus university extensions and various business courses. An incident with a stray rifle and a bullet injuring a man is mentioned amid unclear context. The annual meeting of subcoroners to Bombinin hospital saw low turnout and adjournment for a full balance.
Heavy thunderstorm disrupts the district on Thursday afternoon. Inspector Kennye reports dairy prizes and lords in the district. The Exhibition Society seeks permission to erect a pavilion on reserve ground. The remains of W. Tanker were interred at the O. of E. Cemetery. James Gleeson returned from a Melbourne trip to aid a loved one. Everard Gregory Grace, 64, of Gungablan Station, dies after 27 years in the district and service in the Fasaily. Two men ill, hydatid operation completed, recovery poor. Bridal dress thefts: a car with goods was stolen and found later. Main Trunk survey advances contested. opposition on Colling and Allen move. W. H. Goulter discusses labor placement and farm work. A Blue Mountain incident involving a car and a possible murder remains unsolved. Minister for Sustenance commends afforestation prison for reform and considers a sawmill in the reserve.
Winchcombs Garcon and Co Lids report a Sydney wool auction where 9,000 bales were sold. Prices for merinos rose up to 5 percent versus last week. comebacks and crossbreds remained firm. Names and lots include G W Castle Reshe Yass, J B Santelle Hombala, Tombong Estate Led Delegate with shorn lots and dates noted.
More than 33 000 sheep were yarded at Wheatley on Tuesday in a record sale for the district with sound ewes in good condition firming in price. Notable consignments included 2178 station bred ewes aged four and five years, Yanko station entries, and various crosses and station bred lambs with prices noted across multiple lots. The sale showcased a strong demand for high quality consigned stock.
In Sunday morning rites a longstanding Canberra native known as Dunn, aged 35, died after a long illness. He came to Southern Monaro in the sixties with his parents and worked as a driver on the Welbourne route. The funeral was held yesterday at Colegata cemetery in a large attendance, with Rev. Patter Roche officiating and Mr. D. Campbell reading the burial service.
An exceptionally heavy hailstorm struck the Kent Park digther in Glen Tangs on Moviay. A farmer estimates crop damage at £1200 with many others suffering heavy losses. The hail cut deep into cattle banks and caused roof damage, leaving oozing wool on ship backs and small structures showing large hailstones.
Sale at The Pines in Cathostt on February 4 at 3 80 PM features 000 Merino sheep of various ages and saddle and sully ponies. Animals listed include Jonas and Dawson cataloged with Cooper dipping and second-hand status. Proceeds benefit owners M0 Bend 2 and 3.
Bibbenlake Shire Council Clerk G Angley announces a gathering on the specified road near Botn Ver ta in Pormiog. The notice dated February 1828 requests attendance and outlines procedural steps for the council’s fallowing action.
Excursion to Sydney and intermediate stations will be loaned at Bombala to Sydney and intermediate stations by tram. Tickets or Binge Fare are available with coupons attached and valid for travel when returning. Distances up to 200 miles allowed within one calendar month. longer distances vary by days of tunan. Morris, Secretary.
A fragment from Olympia Pictures mentions Las Giaxey and Fire Chaney in a cryptic note about a beauty prize. It references a showy contest with unseen entrants and unusual phrases suggesting entertainment awards and notable figures.
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