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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
3
A catastrophic earthquake struck British Baluchistan in northern India on a Saturday morning, killing an estimated 820,000 people including 200 British. The quake collapsed Quetta and Mansatung areas, with Kalut destroyed and a valley forty miles long severely damaged.
H Klingler of Pontive Motor reports January retail deliveries up 7,390 units in the United States, a 300 percent rise from January 1934. Export shipments totaled 1,586, with production of 1935 models more than double 1934 for the same period. He predicts February will break 1934 monthly records as demand rises.
The sale cataloged 6112 bales on 28th with topmaking wools dominant and spinners present. Prices rose to the week’s best by Thursday as buyers from Japan, France, Germany and America showed activity. AAA W fetched 19d for 11 bales, AAW 17 1/2d for 6 bales, and BEN 15d for 6 bales.
Household hints advise using warmed milk and a beaten egg to create a substitute. Tepid mixtures are cooled in a basin. A tip notes wiping gramophone records with cold damp linen can improve playback. Includes a pitch for Clubman Rare Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky by Farmers & Graziers agents.
Practical hints on using used motor-car oil as a weatherboard coating with added driers, emergency substitutes for linseed oil in paint, reheating and firming jelly, milk in rinsing water for delicate fabrics, pudding readiness, vinegar for smooth hands, soda in stewing fruit, and frosting windows with Epsom salts vinegar and varnish. Also tips on tea strength, frying bacon, and lemon juice as a manicure aid.
The Australian Journal presents a cheerful June issue with 152 pages of varied content. Notable contributors include Myra Morris John Guthrie Cam Woodford Rex Grayson and others. A £25 prize offers for spotting drawing errors by Alex McRas. Includes cookery fashion radio sewing puzzles and children’s prize stories.
The Chief Electrics Engineer reports on Bemboka hydro electric feasibility across Bega and Mumbulla Shires. It estimates total demand 260,900 kW with revenue £4,000 yearly and net profit £1, - details include costs for hydro hydraulic works transmission reticulation and loan interest.
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