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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
In a lively exchange fans joke about rival fans and referees as Great Falls braces for a visit to Rib benlake for the Gold Cup. The note thanks supporters and salutes Sister Connolly and Mles Temple for their steady help during recent days.
Crawford and McGrath overcame their Japanese opponents in the first singles of the Davis Cup match. The issue also notes Gambalong Estate portion purchased by Wooldridge of Carlton Hotel Sydney, a 83 year old Mrs Tapper’s death, and local items on radio tests, a successful Literary Institute ball with Ned Reed, and local weather showing a 74 point weekend fall raising year-to-date totals.
In heavy rain at Bomtala Show Ground Bibbenlake defeated Bombala 10 to 6 to claim the McGoldrick Cup on Monday. Key moments included Bedingfield scoring three penalties for Bibbenlake and Lomas and Perkins delivering strong backline play for Bombala. Matches this weekend feature Bombala vs Bibbenlake at Bibbenlake and Cathcart vs Delegate at their grounds.
The Olympia Talkies screens Two Alone and Blonde Bombshell with Jean Harlowe in a vivacious role. It also previews Australia's first modern comedy The Hayseeds with the famous Honeymoon mishaps and a parade of laughs. The pictures promise backwoods humor and Hollywood glamour in a single program.
Qarl McCoy disposed of an eucalyptus plant and moved it to a site near Wyndhem Bombala. The 9.9 football team tried to wrest the Cup from the holders but lost 10 to 6. A Bombala Yens beat Cathcart Reserve Cup holders 11 to nil. Cathcart Bluebells beat Bibban Luge Canaries 3 to 1 in hockey. Cathcart Blue Birds were noted as 2 to 1 winners by Delegate.
The third annual BIBBENLURE Red Cross Society ball on May 25 was opened by Hon J A Perkins Minister for the Interior. He praised the society’s work aiding returned diggers families and TB cases. Visitors enjoyed Ribbenlake Orchestra music, dancing, and a superior supper. About £15 was raised.
The municipal council met Tuesday with Aldermen present. The Stock Inspector reported cows may be brought into the free area after notifying the inspector. W G Tweedie’s building permit for a cottage in Wellington Street was granted. The Main Roads Board sought continuation of bridge upkeep for twelve months on usual terms and the council agreed. The Lidcombe relief proposal to provide clothing was supported to favor work creation over charity. The Badgery Estate sale was paused pending title clarification. rates owed £66 noted. The Main Roads grant of £86 for 1934 35 was approved, up £36 from last year. Accounts total £273 general, £44 sanitary, £60 trust. balances £413/2, £161, £163. Further culvert details at Maybe Street were discussed. no council contribution this year, but sinking fund could be created next year if government funds allowed. Mr. J White offered to rent the park for grazing at £3 per year, excluding January to June.
Clerk reports rates total £601 collected since year start with £400 still outstanding. Park tenancy set for twelve months from June 1 at a price of £3. Local authorities note ongoing income and future receipts.
BIBBENLUKE correspondents report the home team reclaiming the Supporters Cup from Delegate after a hard but uneven match on Saturday and then winning the McGoldrick Cup over Bombala on Monday in a display of strong play. Referee C. Kimber governed with penalties for breaches as Ribbenlake aims to curb rough play.
A feature on W. H. Whiddon reveals a lottery record of over £40,000 won in 30 weeks with many prizes shared by country participants. Names from Kandos to Mullumbimby appear among winners who sent in share tickets from distant towns.
Readers follow a touching backwoods tale featuring Jean Parker in a simple absorbing drama. The listing notes numerous farm animals and a buggy, including Jersey finifars, cows, bulls, steers, a draft mare, and other livestock details.
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