12 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
1
February church services list at Presbyterian and Anglican churches. Notices cover resignations at Bombala Hospital, new appointments, upcoming dances and balls, Red Cross event, local examinations, drowning incident at Eden, Baby Health Clinic opening, visiting hairdresser expert, and a grand hospital ball at Cathcart. Also reports on The Palms hotel fire renaming dispute and recent hotel fires on Princes Highway.
A fragmented page records events: OPTICIANS and OPTOMETRISTS plan delegate meetings at hotels on March 15 and 16, with March 16 and 17 sessions in Bombala. It notes the death of Mr Clem Parberry, aged 68, and praises his dairy farming. A public meeting honors Mr Dan McGoldvick with an illuminated address. Community booster I W Ryan promotes Burragate and the Snowy River hydro scheme, and bridge construction linking Bombala Burragate Eden Kish is highlighted.
An outside demand for schefulaa prompts a Saturday meeting at Mr. Jonas’s office to plan show luncheon and ball supper with high standards. Toe-of-War will be run on the second day afternoon by CO Jannings and T Ingram with eight men chosen straight. Best School Pony aims for a bumper exhibit with no rider limit. The publican’s booth sold for £28 to Preston Brothers of North Sydney, last year £17. Fruit stall went to W Hergoulian for £4.
The Country Women’s Association held its March meeting with 27 members present led by President Mrs W Tweadie. Minutes note funds from sales totaling 8 2/8 pounds and discuss postponement of the Archimal ball and Baby Clinic opening due to delivery delays, with delegates chosen for Orange conference and next meeting set for March 6.
The Men’s Singles second round sees J Ingram defeat Santalle 6-3 6-4 while Ray Ingram beats Etton 6-2 6-3. Final looming as Jim Ingram dominates with 6 5 6 6-1, awaiting Saturday’s match. Ladies compete with McMahon Ogilvie and McKay leading in semis, with various doubles pairings advancing toward the final.
Administratrix announces public auction of part of Lot 9 Section 43 Bombala including two and 18% matches, fronting Bright Street Tannis AP BAB. Auction Saturday 1sth Fab at 2.30 pm.items offered for ease by public auction in safely described rooms.
Duly convened council meeting on Monday February 1987 approved and adopted the following genres fund under section 188 of the Local Government Act. Shire Office Bombala 23 February 7 p.m. Notes show 3000 already booked ale and other items with names and figures.
Goulburn NSW hosts the 32nd annual ram sale on Tuesday February 16 at 2 pm. Catalogued rams include 892 Merino studs from Gatcaty Pastoral Co and Falkins & Sons Ltd among many others, with selections for single pens and special selections. Trucks available for transport.
A special sheep sale delegate sale on Tuesday February 16 at 2500 head, held by Macarthur & Co at their yards. The entire yarding, surplus to local demand, includes Merino, Corriedale and mixed sheep aged from lamb to four years, in various weights and conditions, offered in lines to suit buyers.
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