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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
4
At the licensing court before Mesara Shepherd Smith and Jonns LM s renewals were granted to RJ O'Brien Imperial Hotel Bombala and Amy Tracey Glob y Hotel Bombla. Transfers of public licenses were granted from Mrs Gallaghan Commercial Hotel Dvlezats to Percy G Preston and from James Sims Delegate Hotel Delegate to Sidney Smith.
In Bombala Police Court before Mr Shrophire P M, Henry Fitzhenry was fined 1 pound and 7 days in jail for stealing four pairs of leather half-soles from L Goldberg's shop on May 16. John Whiteley was fined 30 shillings for riotous behavior and indecent language, while another defendant was fined 10 shillings for drunkenness. Detective testimony detailed the alleged thefts and the accused's admitted visiting Goldberg's and Sage's, with the court accepting the evidence and delivering the penalties.
A reader letter extols Bisulated Magnesia as a simple remedy for long standing indigestion and related stomach troubles. The product allegedly neutralizes stomach acid, stops fermentation, dispels wind, and soothes inflamed lining when taken after meals. Readers should ask their chemist for Bisulated Magnesia.
At a Wednesday delegate meeting the Victory Celebrations Committee confirmed the Sunday Tuesday and Monday events with a Monday night entertainment. A bonfire on Delegate Fill was approved, a town decorations and lights sub-committee formed, and plans for a fireworks display drawn up.
The advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic bronchial coughs. It claims relief with a peppermint formula and lists a price of 1/9 for a bottle. The copy emphasizes quick comforting effects and nationwide availability.
The council meets with Aldermen present to review balances in the general and sanitary funds, and to discuss repair plans. A £100 grant for flood damage is noted, and a decision is made to inform the Federal Tennis Club of court repairs. Inspections report rubbish tips cleaned, stray dogs removed, a dead cow removed, and local property nuisances addressed. a court date is set for a soap suds dispute.
Bombala District Hospital held its monthly meeting with Alex Wildash presiding. Treasurer reported fixed deposits £400 and general fund £803 17s 1d. Matron’s report noted 11 admissions, daily average 54, fees £15 10s. Gifts received from multiple local residents. Visiting committee praised overall but wood supply issue noted. Department to approve ward plans and possible Red Cross ward under one roof. Veranda and bathroom for nurse quarters requested. Nurse Shankleton granted leave of absence.
A garbled OCR fragment references a cinema event titled Woo s Great Peppermint Cine with mentions of Conghe and Golde. The readable text hints at a screening or program featuring these names, suggesting a local entertainment listing rather than a full article.
A well attended Bombala Exhibition Society meeting decided to hold a sheep show on October 8 with poultry show, stallion parade, sheep dog trials and jumping contests. Subcommittee named to draft prize schedule. stock yards to be built. special prizes £34 promised. further contributions invited. Promises of stock and entries reported by J C Maslin, A W Garnock, J Garnock, and J B Swatelle.
The piece touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills in a small amber bottle as a practical household remedy for common ailments. It urges families to keep the bottle handy to ease doctors' visits and banish illness from the home.
A 19th century advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as an effective remedy for all forms of piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. Testimony from FW Martin of Hastings Des Pointes Street Marrickville Sydney credits relief after a few applications and a full cure after three pots with continued prevention years later. Product priced at 2/9 per pot from Foster-McClellan Co 76 Pitt Street Sydney urging buyers to ensure they get Doan's.
Por Children’s Barking Gough Woods Great Peppermont Cure details unclear in OCR. Readable items center on a medical or remedy note with partial references to Peppermont and Woods. No explicit dates, organizations, or people clearly identified in the legible text.
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