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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
4
A reader rebuts a letter on Rooklon bridge costs arguing concrete bridges total under £4000 while timber versions exceed £3000. The piece outlines three cost components from capital outlay to maintenance and concludes timber may be economical in early development zones but costly long term.
A 28 May 1933 letter from L V Howes General Passenger and Freight Agent Sydney informs Me Shaw that a stock inspector certificate is no longer required to obtain fodder for starving stock. The declaration on the consignment note suffices, easing supply access for graziers and arriving at Bomlala soon.
Last Saturday fixtures saw Bourbals defeat Bombala 10 to 5, Delegate beat Bombula Reserves 17 to 0, and Cathcart Reserves win over Ribbenlake 18 to 8 at local grounds. A large crowd watched a Sunday match with a visiting Bega team, Bombala winning 13 to 6 with HL Baldwin refereeing. Bombala aims to win the Bega Shield next Monday. Varsity reserves, Bittya Stialy and Bob Matthews, played Drummoyne on Saturday, with connections to touring managers and notable rugby figures including Gordon Shaw and Wally Matthews. Sun.
G Dight won with 57 net at Boiball links last Saturday while J K Chirnside kept runner up at 59 net. Local players eye Rega tournament across weekend. Bombala Club adds seven new members and seeks funds from a sweep to build a clubhouse. A Cobden woman’s ball was eaten by a cow after a stroke. Heidelberg links attract two Bombala old boys W Howard Cookes and B A Gee who performed well in the fixed foursomes.
On the Recreation Ground last Sunday the Bombala Gumnuts beat Bibbenluke Canaries 3–0 for the Qon doleon Cup. A Wednesday return at Bibbenluke saw the home side prevail 4–1 with Elsie Bellchambers and Auriel Gates scoring after a tense second half.
Commercial. Monday's Homebush sales report shows Flemington sheep section largely unchanged with lambs dominant and 87 wethers from Yourand & Co. reaching 15 shillings 4 pence. Cattle trade at Gaul was unaltered though firmer trends appeared. 33 steers from J. M. G. Miedanated, Quirindi, sold to £8 14s, averaging 8 guineas 3 pence.
Poem from The Atlantic Log laments a man who shuns ads and trade. It imagines a grave marker reading HERE LIES A CHUMP WHO WOULDN'T ADVERTISE while praising quiet life and debtors' neglect.
Police found 6517 pounds in cash and 900 pounds in property in the Ormond home of Adolph Buston who died Monday night. Money was concealed in tobacco tins. A separate incident describes a motorist near Rapid Creek Darwin being attacked by a large hyundtnd that jumped into the car, breaking a window and scratching the driver.
A circular from the Shires Association of New South Wales explains the governments plan to substitute work for the dole. It outlines proclamation of relief works by the Governor Gazette and payment methods, including police supervision and long-distance work orders. The note also covers Crown Lands rent reductions under the 1932 amendments and the timing of when reductions take effect for valuations.
fragmentary remarks suggest council members debate delaying a law reduction until a specified time. uncertainty remains whether immediate application is allowed or if the amendment will alter the current standing.
Sydney debates a trackless trolley bus system needing overhead wiring but no rails. Officials seek sites for bus buildings while residents and business groups weigh the plan. Proponents praise cleaner operation and cheaper electricity, though city hall faces delays and public debate on routes and approvals.
Onboap records indicate multiple break ins last week with burglars forcing boat doors and stealing groceries including cash. A bacon brand identified as Honeysuckle New Mild Cure from The Merimbula Co operative Bacon Society Limited is noted in the incident sequence.
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