14 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
1
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother who died February 118. Ret, danjest mother, thy memory and thy love endure. Gently sleep, Townes, dears nother, as long memory lasts. Inscribed by loving husband, sons, and daughters.
News items report scarlet fever break out at Adaminaby with school closures and a government ban on country race meetings amid influenza. Adjourned hospital meeting to learn ballot results for the committee, while tensions rise over public gatherings.
A special Bombala Exhibition Society meeting with 26 members debated whether to hold the annual show amid influenza fears and current conditions. Proposals ranged from postponement to proceeding despite risks, with a final vote: 11 for postponing and 13 against.
Dr. Graham named acting Government Medical Officer at A tournament opened by Jocal Tennis Club. He is on a short Sydney visit due to ill health. Mr C Prices ill with appendicitis remains bedridden. Mr J Cunnington's second Sydney operation improves. doctors expect full recovery. Rain slight, post office 14 points, Merambego over an inch. Delegate mail service altered February via multiple towns. Delegate River bi weekly service to Upper Delegate River continues. W Eppelstun bit by snake in camp at Bal gownie. foot wound treated by Dr. Graham after self aid. Mr Hamilton Reed, aged about 84, dies after long illness. funeral at Goongatah Bonang per last wish.
Sydney notes no fresh influenza cases with several under observation while Victoria reports 252 new infections and 14 deaths bringing its total to 3288. New Zealand records 6990 white deaths in the recent outbreak and Maori deaths are unconfirmed. Wreckage from the missing Honda Isle identified at Jervis Bay. London reports Lloyd George urging restraint on charges and progress at the Peace Conference as League draft sparks proposals from Japan France and others.
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