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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
1
Dental surgeon Mr P D McNee will visit Bombala at noon on Wednesday May 9 and on Friday night May 11 at the Imperial Hotel.
In loving memory of Dene mother who passed away May 1931. We miss you still and treasure the years we shared. Inserted by daughter Ball, son-in-law Syd, and grandchildren Alma and Ken Paisley. Also in loving memory of Don who passed away May 1981. She suffered patiently and God called her home. Inserted by daughter Dora, son-in-law Coulson, and grandchildren Una and Itoy Murphy.
Showery weather continues with light showers this morning. Me N H Litchfield named Stock Inspector for the Bom hala B P District. Literary Institute annual ball set for Monday night on King’s Birthday with old-time and modern dances and Ned Reed as MC. Mr K Zlotkowski to visit Bombala weekly, at the Imperial Hotel, Thursdays 2 pm to Fridays 2 pm.
Local dealer Don Kennedy, authorised Ford representative, announces new 1934 model prices with eight substantial reductions. Ford Australia reports rising sales, with factory orders already in hand into June, and Kennedy offers full price details on cars and trucks.
At Tmlay Shire Council meeting last week Mr A L Groves from Candelo presented a petition on behalf of sixteen residents urging construction of the road from Mr Darragh to Tantawanglo. The petition reports about 1 in 20 enrollments secured and estimates the Candelo to Cathcart distance could be shortened by about two miles. Council will reply that it has forwarded the petition for re proclamation of Tantawanglo Mountain road and will await the MB.B. decision before considering any new grade. A separate report notes Mr Harry Helmers, a carrier, sustained a leg injury at Burnimba Station when a tree fell while his grandson Perkins assisted. He was taken to hospital and may be out for weeks. The notice also promotes a chance to win £1000 via W H Whiddon’s lottery scheme, inviting readers to send 1/6 and stamped envelope to Sydney.
Mr. Bareacuoven of FL A Bareacuoven Ltd will visit Delegate Hotel Monday with a time 6 to 7 p.m. Then to Bombala Imperial Hotel Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jung. The notice lists venues and dates for client meetings.
Henry McNiven faced a Liquor Act charge at Eden Court of Putty Sessions for failing to pay meals and accommodation on demand from G D Impey licensee of Hotel Australasia. He pleaded guilty. fine replaced by one day hard labour and £8 1/11 in costs and expenses, with option to serve 17 days if unpaid before payment. The amount was later paid. George Arliss in The Working Man played at Olympia Talkies with Emergency Call and The Solitaire Man as supporting features. Meat Pies by H Daniels advertised.
Cathcart won 10 to nil over Bombuln Sunday securing the 9.9 cup. Cathcart Bluebella beat Cath cart in a hockey match last Sunday by 402. Mr MP Gerathy, a dairy farmer near Tavalga, purchased from Mr PE McAlister a Jersey bull Ulysses of Richmond born 29 June 1927 Echo of Richmond dam May Queen of Richmond, aiming to improve herd quality.
Dull wintry days bring 34 points total rainfall this month at the post office. At a Saturday meeting a Country Women’s Association branch formed with Cooma and Bombala visitors. Bombala girls beat Delegate 5–2 in hockey with goals by Rayner Wise Tagram McMahon Hoyse. Delegate Reserve defeated Ribbenlake Reserves 5–3 as Crawford scored and Oliver converted.
James Grant of Wyndham progresses in Sydney medical treatment. Mrs Crouch Collins dies in Sydney leaving a husband two sons and a daughter. Albert Stevens fined for bad behaviour. Wyndham tennis team loses Burragate Cup. first grade wins cup, second grade draw. Eden defeats Wyndham 10 to 9 in a league match. Sleeper cutters face high costs due to wet weather. Rocky Hall P and P piano history linked to Bombala through Mrs Scanes and Anna Hart. Now in public service after 80 years in private use.
Two riders N Gunnang and N Donchi collided at the Buchan road turn for home in a Saturday Orbost race. Both suffered severe injuries and unconsciousness. They were hospitalized. Gunnang left after treatment while Donchi remains an inmate. In Eden Licensing Court last week Daniel Grant admitted three liquor convictions within three years. The magistrate disqualified Grant from holding any license for three years and cancelled the Royal Hotel license, later granted to Grant’s son-in-law, the property owner.
The yarding included 1400 sheep and lambs with good merino and crossbred quality. Wethers and ewes sold near last week’s prices with some gains, while fat cattle yarding was small at about 40 head and showed only slight uplift. Hereford bullocks and steers reached around £7 10s and £6 9s respectively, with other prices listed for pelts and skins.
An incident in Gloucester district reports a man seized en route to Canthia Station for treatment. He overwhelmed Dr. F. V. Munro and dragged him toward the river. The doctor was rescued in serious condition while the maniac suffered a suspected skull fracture.
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