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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
1
An OCR fragment lists Presbyterian Anglican Methodist and Roman Catholic services across Bombala and Cathcart with times. It also mentions a Pontioost Tweatoy section and notes Rev Jan Rows. A nearby anonymous letter criticizes a local picture show and a local farmer benefits from advertising while Kempsey’s library and School of Arts are cited as underfunded.
The Bombala community promotes a series of shows and events to aid local causes. A comedy on August 6 and a drama on October 8 support the Hospital and the Parents and Citizens Association, with film programs, a King’s Birthday fete, a garden sale, and a concert featuring Pauline Frederick and Dustin Farnum. A mountain road mishap involving Ray Stevens is noted, along with local wool acts and sheep talks.
Bombala and Delegate played a tight match at Bombala Park on Saturday, with Bombala edging ahead late to win by a couple of points. Key moments saw C. Elliott and Hart score tries, G. Stewart converting, and final pressure from Delegate threatening in the closing minutes.
News and notes report Cooma and Bombala polo match scheduled for tomorrow, Bombala tennis players visiting Cooma next Saturday, and a meeting on Thursday to discuss Bombala Flour Mill matters. Also mentions Mr James Bennett ill in Sydney with pneumonia and his mother Mrs Woolley traveling to be with him.
A meeting of farmers and others in Bombala district calls for June 12 at O'Brien's Hotel to discuss the Wheat Owe industry and the acquisition of flour millers Trevanjon Brothers and Comben. Probate of the will of Jane Ann Garnock, Bombala, is to be issued fourteen days from publication. Creditors of the deceased estate must file their claims with Proctor Sprdprice Charles Hosproctor in Bombala.
Bibbenlake Shire Council held its monthly meeting with all councillors present. The Finance Committee recommended approving accounts paid totaling £527 12s 6d and approving £258 19s 0d for payment. an engineer’s pay rise from 1d to 6d per mile for ranking expenses was tentatively set to take effect from the 1st of June.
Mrs Helmers aged about 76 died Friday after years with Brights disease. Born in Germany and came to Thocky Hill then Bonaro where she lived until death. Her husband Frederick Helmers died 35 years ago. A paralytic stroke 45 years ago left her paralysed. Nine sons and two daughters mourn her, including Edward Helmers a Bibbenlake Councillor. Funeral Saturday at the Methodist cemetery with Rev Marshall officiating.
The State Government plans a test of grazing demand by soldiers by allotting land in Cobar Hillston and Hay districts for soldier development. A public holiday may be proclaimed in Sydney on Lord Jul LIgoe's arrival on the 23rd. The text notes strikes, health figures, and a murder case ending in acquittal.
From Our Own Correspondent. The Ribben Cathcart match ended in a scoreless draw on the focal ground Saturday. W. D. Murphy, eldest son of T. A. Murphy, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Walter Baker and family arrived Monday. Privates Stewart and Yelda were guests at a School of Arts welcome Saturday. The local club challenges Candela Bemboka Nimmita bel and Ribbenlake clubs for their cups.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a chaotic mix of words about blood, days, analysis, and various items. Names and clear facts are absent, making it difficult to identify a coherent event, person, or organization. The text resembles a damaged page with no verifiable detail.
Advertisement features J H Eames of Bondi praising Wonder Wool for neuritis and rheumatism relief after failed cures. It describes heating action, improved circulation, and pain relief in multiple conditions with a price per packet and ordering details from V A Wawn at 186 George Street, Sydney, NSW.
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