15 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
The Cotpering family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy, flowers, and assistance during the illness and passing of their loved one. They especially thank those who sent wreaths and offered help.
Notices report horse sale plans dated 25th 26th inst. Bombala Cricket Club convenes tonight at six. Sheriff Mr Butler transferred to Cownfall. P Reed and Co announce cattle sale at Cadhoe next Wednesday. Lieutenants appointed in Expeditionary Force. Mr Chopin departing for Kempsey. farewell gathering at O Brien's hotel Saturday. A wall collapse kills two children near Broken Hill. Special cattle sale on Jan 28 with 400 head mixed cattle and 500 store merino swathers. Municipalities urged to place rubbish receptacles. critique of parliamentary pay as a necessary commodity with debate on £500 yearly salary.
Ernest Bosch, FSM, a Sydney optician, travels to Bombala warning locals against imitators using his name to mislead customers. He touts top qualifications and experience in Philadelphia New York and London and offers consultations at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday January 20 1915.
The death of Mr J L Trefle Minister for Lands occurred Monday at St Vincent's Private Hospital Darlinghurst after an operation for appendicitis. The Premier Mr Bolman was with him to the end. He was 45, survived by a wife and two children, and was a well known Roman Catholic.
The Bibbenlake Race Club met on Saturday night and agreed to stage a day's race on 24 February with an enhanced prize fund and an attractive programme. A large crowd gathered at the School of Arts on 5 January to bid farewell to the Wildash family, led by Rev. Elliott.
A child involved in an accident last week fell from a horse and lay unconscious briefly but is now reported to be well. The School of Arts Committee met, noting a December overdraft of £502 48s. Mr. Ashby resigned as secretary, a move welcomed with regret for his valued service.
Bombala Exhibition Society committee met Thursday with A W Garnock as president and others present. agreed minutes, received donations and subsidies, considered sheep displays, accepted Mr Chopin’s resignation as treasurer, granted Mr McIntyre sole right to the merry go round on conditions, and approved payments. New officers elected include Mr Brennand as treasurer and Mr Tweedie as vice president.
A Te Prenya report claims the German battlecruiser Von dern fanm with a 900 crew was sunk by a British cruiser. Another report says the British cruiser may be afloat and undamaged. The article notes the Von dern farnm’s 21 000 ton displacement and armament and cites a mixed tally of war news and Allied views.
Races were held in Delegate with a fair crowd and good turnout of residents. Opening Handicap results saw Bonny Bills, Niblo 2, Bendoc Handicap Nanoya 1, Senna Marie 2. Maiden Hacks Idle Words 1 and Secret 2. Bendoc Park Stakes Touch It 1 Nanoya 2. Hack Race Golden Bay 1 Nitro 2. Forced Handicap Nanoya 1 Senna Marie 2. Architect Mr Cochrane from Cooma to inspect site for new R C Church and draw plans. A hailstorm damaged gardens at Cometville and J H Liddles residence. Stock prices rising. some landholders may profit from cattle. Eel spearing popular, nearly 150 caught one night in swamp. Thomas Feltis reported dead in Bendoc area waterhole. Miss Rita McKay of Riverview spoke, without further details.
Friday reports a German attack on Dover and sea battles with no subs sunk, plus a deadly Italian earthquake and vast destruction near Avazzano with thousands killed or injured. Russian advances and Austrian German war policy tensions are noted, followed by a memorial for Mrs. C Cotterill and a Bombala funeral. A local concert at the Convent School raised funds for the patriotic appeal.
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