03 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
1
The Wedmore wool slip from Bombala was listed in Winchcombe Carson's Sydney catalogue last week. Brokers describe the wool as opening with a medium length and an attractive, useful quality.
The notice lists Church of England services on June 5 including special memorials for Mrs. W Bellaster and Mrs. Wilton, plus various local listings at Bombala and surrounding parishes. Roman Catholic Sacred Heart services at Bombala and Nimmitabel are scheduled, with obituary-like commemorations and a hymn fragment reflecting a personal tribute from a husband and family.
Public holiday announced for Monday in honor of King’s Birthday. Notice of promotion for De Sgt. Whyte to Glen Innes. A charity concert in Cathcart on Thursday for Presbyterian funds. Messie Tons and Dawson's livestock sale next Thursday and Union Church building auction at Saucy Creek. Federal Tennis Club social at the School of Arts last night featured music by F. Smith, A. Groves, Cotterill, and Robbie with refreshments by club members. Nina Groves and D. Cotterill won the waltzing competition, with a substantial surplus for the club treasury. Burial of Mrs. W. Beileiter at Bombala cemetery after service at St. Matthias, large crowd present.
A reader rebukes H. O. Dickson for pressuring the Bombala public and media. The piece defends local officials Mayor and Aldermen, praises their efforts, and urges constructive action rather than personal attacks, urging Dickson to pursue town progress through reasonable, cooperative means.
A mix of obituaries, cinema showings, and upcoming events fills the page. Mrs. Wilton dies after a long illness in Maybe Street, survived by husband, four sons and two daughters. funeral at Church of England cemetery with Rev. Carruthers officiating. Next week a Ginger Mick screening at the School of Arts is advertised, followed by Bomalla’s Chas. B. Sloggett concert. Also notes on a Chinese school scene and traditional remedies for coughs.
The article notes rainfall for April and May, wintry conditions, and a football match where Delegate and Cathcart won 29 to 6 with Mr Basil Stewart as referee. It reports landowners considering dairying, a plan to build a central dairy near Bibbenlake on the railway line, needing £2000 for extra machinery and water supply, urging action now before spring.
Delegate Pathar Rocha spoke on a local purchase by Peter Tomeph of Hig storebuying business of ML Goaduna and Sons. The event noted a May twinfall moving 262 points and a January 1 total of 1619 points, with references to Acthor Ingrant and J In ees ok Hobeine Che amid a discussion of local affairs.
The Farmers and Graziers Cooperative report a large catalogue of 2604 bales at auction on the 24th, with 95 percent clearance and strong competition from Japanese buyers for merinos and crossbreds. Prices show some improvement, though overall wools still face vast global surplus and uncertainty about lasting value gains. Continental buyers and German operators are active, while faulties and inferior lots attract better than prior series.
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