Australia News Roundup From Sydney to Tamworth and Bombala
A mix of early 20th century items including Misa Amy Johnson earning CBEs for her global fights, oil rumor near Merimbula, court cases against Farlow and Murphy, and a promotion for Mr Harris in NSW railways. Boxing match results, cricket triumphs, a fatal plane crash in Tamworth, and local wedding notes from Shire events follow. The stormy weather and rainfall figures in Bombala and Gippsland accompany agricultural notes and wedding announcements.
Miss Amy Johnson receives a thousand marriage offers
News notes highlight Amber Johnson as a societal darling with hundred of suitors. The column reports on social chatter and potential marriage matches amid the era’s gossip and fashion circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Johnson
Paling's and Radio Enter the Field of Wireless Music
Paling's and Radio announces entry into radio amid a surge toward wireless stations in country areas. The firm, famed for fifty years as music purveyors, touts 1930 as a radio year with growing set ownership and the appeal of hearing test match scores from the Old Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acaeon
Paling
Mary Pickford Keeps Curls For New Film
Mary Pickford defies waves of hair fashion in her new picture My Best Girl. She resolves to dress her curls to appear short while preserving long hair, launching production at the Olympia Theatre and leaving fans debating the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Bath
Olympia Theatre
Misa Pickford
Stop Indigestion Where It Starts
A vivid ad style summary notes a remedy sold by chemists and hospitals claimed to halt indigestion and acid caused digestive troubles by strengthening the stomach lining. It cites widespread user approval and repeated proofs of effectiveness as an advertised cure.
Local Links Match Yields Row of Close Golf Scores
Delegate golf team faced Bombala on the local links last Saturday with several tight finishes. Notable results include N Southby and J B Santelle Jr leading 6-4 and 6-5 wins, while K Garnock and K Chirnside posted 6-5 and 5-3 margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delegate Golf
Bombala
K. Chirnside
B. M. Walcot
N. Southby
Dr. Whitfeld
J. B. Santelle, Jr
T. M. Walcott
Dr. Jefferis
R. Liddle
K. Garnock
E. P. Wright
P. Hyde
W. Wright
J. B. Santelle
A. A. Cummins
Football Roundup from Delegate and Bombala Shield Ties
Delegate defeated Bibbenlake 9 to 5 at Delegate in the Shield first round leaving Bibbenlake, Bombala, and Delegate at two wins each in Cathcart. Bombala at home beat Gathcart 8 to nil amid slippery ground from rain. Cathcart, mainly youths, showed promise with needs for heftier forwards and a veteran back. Referee Mr. C Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibbenlake
Bombala
Cathcart
Gathcart
Mr. C. Jennings
Bibbenluke
Undowah Merino Stud
Hilstead
Ure Bibbenlake
Collaroy
Bundemat Blood
Waratah Shield Competition Draw And Results
The draw for the Waratah Shield Competition lists rounds from May 17 with Bombala, Delegate, Cathcart and Bibbenluke winning several matches. Early results: Bombala v Delegate 1 0. Bibbenlake 16 7. Delegate 30 0. Bibbenluke 9 8. Bombala 0 2. Follow-up rounds set for June 7 14 and later dates with remaining pairings.
Local Court Hears Forged Cheques Case Involving Smith
John Willis Smith aged 27 faced charges of obtaining money by full pretences with two forged cheques. One for 18 15s 6d signed J C Maslin and cashed by Leonard and Son, another for 14 9s 6d signed M A Baird cashed by Goldberg ando. He was remanded until the sixth instant after police recovered 28 pounds following the Torgetins discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willis Smith
J.C. Maslin
Leonard and Son
M. A. Baird
Goldberg Ando
Land Board meeting in Bombala addresses multiple land claims
Local Land Board in Bombala met June 2 at the Court House to review Ca L and Sp L applications. Disallowances issued for several claims. confirmations deferred pending survey. recommendations issued for multiple leases with annual rents. road purchase and fencing orders noted. appraisals fixed with license fees per acre.
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Local Land Board For the Land District of
Bombala
Court House
Max Samuele
Cn.Ls
Baga
W. B. McKay
Gx.l
Ca. L
McDermott
M. B. Lawler
J. F. Causer
E. H. Bruce
W. H. Brownlie
O.P. 3A
Sp.l
O.V
Ada R. Tvill
Stevenson
Sp. L
Michael Casey
Sp.l. Lnc
Joseph Bartley
George Ivill
Ernest Bruce
J. H. Beveridge
T. M’ Walcott
Rec. C.V
Rev. O.V
John H. Liddle
Parish Hayden
R. J. Williams Y
Williams
Ca.l
W. E. Talbot
O.S
Eastern Division
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P. D.mcnee
Mater
Imperial Hotel
Barly
Gilmour
Fiano
Bibencoke and
Stradone
Sister O'Regan
Tinlas
Methodist
A. Bor Braty
Nimmitabel
St. Mary's
Joan Roca
Presbyterian
June
Bombals
A. J. Banmerr
Church OF England
H.C
Bukalong
Misa Amy Johnson
Sydney
Bourods
Merimbule
Hoe
Australia
Farlow
Murphy
Condoleon
Vider
Parramatta
Secused
H. P. Harrie
New South Wales Railways
Harris
Bega
Paul Demsky
Roo
Lewis
Demsky
England
Hampshire
Bradman
Dolph
Cecil Davis
Tick
Tam+worth
Frank Mitchell
Harvey ‘West
Mr. Rawlinson
Brenda Nicholson
Arthur Nicholson
St. James's Church
Rawlinson
Vigtor Hall
Coons
Stan Love
Coomal
Pat Moran
Stan Iugh
McGoldrick's
Dunsmore
Gippsland
Mey
Syd
A. J. Barrett
Sarah Severn
Arthur
Stuart
Ambyne
Richard Charles
Henry Shinfield
Tingaringi
H. N. Mudie
Datis
Hus R
Meri
Middlesex
Kippax
N.8.w
Cooma
Res Arms
Tambo
Swan Reach Wie
Prince’a
Lakes Entrance
Bairnedale
Lebreret
Sporting News
GOLF
Miss Dawson
Santelle
Cummins
Tweedie
Whitfeld
Miss Kelland
R. Walcott
Rowley Bedingfield
Federal Tennis Club
Bis
Local Land Board
Mister O'Grady
Misa Brady
School OF Arts
Ednesday
Beth
Whatler
M. Williams Goog
L. Grogan
Bombala Amateur Dramatic and Musikal Society
C ‘Gall
Seoy
Houaa
J. Fontes
Bola Motors
Stor
Dodgers & Calthorpe L''D
Mort. Ragees
Magbe Street
Yugiamah
Veltheda
Con
Avation Woodgers & Calthorpe, Ltd
N.3.w
Delegate
Coolms
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Olympia Pictures
Mary
Jonas Wa
Aale
Hilstead Pastoral
J. B. Sautelle
Romney Marsh
Southdown
Zealand
AAA
Mana
Nite Supreme Court OF
New An Wales
Thomas HO
Net
B. J. Pa’ Cuiwalia
Castlereagh- Street
Euchre Party and Dance School OF Arts
P. Wallom
Australi
Sam
Augpsife, ‘Sa
Riley the Cop
F. McDonald
Armstrong
Dorothy Dwan
Amy
Hilm
Lois Moran
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