27 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
1
March 1 Nimmitabel services at 8 10 and 4 with Ray and Joan Rocus at the Methodist church. March 2 Nimmitabel at 7 a.m. Beresford listing Ando 3 p.m. and Bombala 7 30 p.m.
The text describes growing taxpayer unrest beyond city gates in New South Wales with large meetings protesting tax burdens on producers. It links high produce prices and overseas loans to city unions securing concessions while many workers suffer, criticizing heavy taxes and Bevin Government-era policies.
A Melbourne era style assembly reports rising rural unrest in New South Wales with calls to defy city tax collectors and mortgagees. Walter Reynolds warns landholders to resist taxation while debates over the basic wage and arbitration bill spark protests and committee meetings. A countrywide movement to establish a bloodless revolution targets the city’s wealth and stability as wool and farm notices mix with social events and local fundraisers.
Dance at Bendoc to-night and A AML Talkies at the Literary Institute tonight and tomorrow. Light frost in Bombala. A young Englishman asked to be sent to gaol, but the judge found him penniless and he was given aid with tears in his eyes. Coastal shows patronised despite global gold debate.
Miss Edge is named assistant teacher at the local school. Mr. S Stewart, confined to bed for a week, is now on the mend. Bibbenlake cricket team loses at Bungarby on the first innings, often light begins in the second innings. P and P Association annual meeting reports strong parent attendance. Verbal plan to seek Department aid for minor school alterations as the building becomes a classroom. Mr E A Ward, brother of Mrs Robertson, was assaulted in Sydney and robbed of £8 on the Bondi line. he is recovering in hospital.
A newspaper snippet describes Bisurated Magnesia as a simple sure cure for indigestion, claiming rapid neutralization of excess acidity and prevention of fermentation. It notes the product is sold in powder and tablet forms and asserts doctors and hospitals endorse it.
A Bombala resident replies to a fellow letter writer about cows grazing near homes. He defends his dog action as a nuisance response to dairy farms, asks the council to intervene, and questions cow registration while invoking public health concerns. He ends with apologies for trespass on space.
The Ando Branch of the Agricultural Bureau met at the school on February 23 with strong attendance to plan the South Coast and Tablelands District Conference to be held in Bombala in April. Papers on sheep wool, potato and cereal crops, pasture improvement, and veterinary topics were discussed. Local secretary F. J. Smith is coordinating the event, which will be open to the public. Two delegates were chosen for a preliminary Bombala conference next week.
A cricket match at Ando last Saturday ended in a draw as Delegate were bowled for 16 and Ando scored 121. Weather included a cold snap with weekend rain. Bendoo reports snow. Misa Charlotte Marriott, 83, Bonang resident, died Monday night. funeral held today with Mr. B Booth reading the burial service.
Mr W W Hedges forwards a letter from the Minister for Lands to Mr Shaw in reply to settlers petitioning Bibbenlake and Maharatta Settlement Purchase Area. The minister notes individual concession applications have been made and will receive consideration, with possible deferral of arrears for a suitable period free of interest after Form 33A.
A notice invites bids for a public sale of items labeled ENDERS and RIGAT. The event runs from 5 p.m. on March 5 to 6 p.m. on the same day at the stall near the bro show area. Beerstory.
The notice announces the Delegate Annual Show on Wednesday March 11, 1837 with general entries closing March 7 and Nomi Woodchop eath accepting by March 7.
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