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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for skin blemishes and sallow complexions. It argues internal cleansing is needed to remove impurities and prevent pimples, claiming the pills cleanse the digestive system to improve facial clarity.
The article traces the influenza pandemic's impact from 1918 and highlights quinine from cinchona bark as a proven preventive. It cites historical use in wars, medical authorities, and recommends three grains daily during outbreaks to reduce influenza risk.
A home tip blends kitchen and repair tasks. Add a teaspoon of flour to sweet fillings to help stabilize textures, then use screws between floor boards to quiet squeaks caused by edge friction.
Bombala beat Cooma 28 to 11 in a Maslin Shield match as Wooldridge starred with a first half try and Man of the Match runs. Referee Les Arrold officiated amid disputed calls while Bombala's forward pack, led by Lomas and Bedingfield, held the line to secure the victory.
The Bombala group secured the Maslin Shield in 1936 but their blazers are still awaited. Cooma Group, last year’s winner, has received theirs. The upcoming match sees Bombala facing Bega at Bombala after Nimmitabel won 17 to 3 at Bega.
The Cycle Club held a party to award silver cups and cash to top road race performers. W Cotterill won the season’s top points with a silver cup and £5 3s, H Pau One earned £2 2s, and Taffy Stewart received the Speedwell Cup plus £1 1s. The club announced a £33 Easter Sunday programme and thanked the public for support.
Mrs Curt awaits her husband’s return for dinner. A donkey brays in the road waking the household. The wife urges quiet as the husband resists, saying he sleeps fast to rise early tomorrow. The scene blends domestic humor with a rural setting.
The Hospital Auxiliary notes its Thursday meeting on 26 May and hopes more members attend. Over 18 months the group has raised £115 4s 4d with a pound for pound grant, funding ward painting, curtains, chairs, lamps, kitchenware, bedding, and other comforts. A Younger Set added an electric sterilizer to hospital equipment.
Cathcart report details Mrs G Stewart recovering from septic toe nail in Randwick hospital and expects discharge in a fortnight. Rugby match sees Cathcart beat Delegate 16 to 6 with Des Preston scoring three tries and J Manning kicking three goals. Second annual bachelors and benedicts ball earns strong turnout despite competing events with 240 to 250 attendance. Organisers praised as J B Sautelle MC, chrysanth emums decor, service with a smile motto. Cinderella night also successful. total two-night takings around 427.
A report from Mr A J Astbury senior dairy inspector notes drought persists in the Riverina with only slight relief from recent rains. fodder reserves depleted and heavy frosts expected. lucerne grazes well but most pastures bare. Winter toll expected on aged stock and dairy cream output at its lowest since dairying began in the region.
Several koalas have appeared in the gum trees along the Brodribb River near Orbost, a notable wildlife sighting in the region. Local observers report peaceful behavior and typical daytime activity.
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