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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
4
The new Workmen's Compensation Act comes into force next July. Employers must insure each employee and face a £100 fine plus £20 weekly penalties until insurance is in place. Share farmers are counted among the employees of owners.
Mr C G Waddell president of the Graziers Association analyzes insurance figures for New South Wales. He notes 135 000 rural employees at £10 risk equals £1 356 000, with £4 per head accident risk about £642 000, totaling nearly £7 million, far above current costs. He warns primary industries face heavy burdens as premiums rise and banks may be asked to fund £12 million in one month July.
Readable segments describe Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a relief for coughs influenza colds and general throat irritation. The ad promotes peppermint flavored medicine claiming quick soothing effects and health benefits.
In a first round football match Delegate defeated Cathcart by 1 point to 5 with a 3 5 halftime score of Cathcart leading. Delegate dominated in the second half as Cathcart defended much of the time. Visiting players were hosted at dinner after the game.
The Secretary Farmers and Graziers Co op reports small yardings at Homebush with prime lambs 2d dearer and good prospects for the next six weeks. Cattle sales improved with better prices and the firm notes it sold more sheep and cattle than any other broker in the financial year and up to May at Homebush.
A Cathcart B N Association meeting at the Cathcart School of Arts on Wednesday with Mr. H Harris presiding reports a May balance of £41 8s 0d. The nurse’s monthly statement shows 25 visits and 2 consultations. A Bazaar is planned for August to boost funds and canvassers Mrs Butler Mrs C W McCoy and Mrs F A Gerathy were appointed. Printed notices and duplicate books were approved and a new bookkeeping method to start July 1st was set.
Advice touts Bicu rated Magnesia as quick neutralizer of stomach acidity and a remedy for indigestion. It cites medical use in hospitals and urges readers to obtain the blue package from chemists.
The Nim titabel event at Bush Nursing Home on 24 May raised about £230 and is expected to grow by about £200 after expenses. In the Queen competition voting, Miss Joyce Buckley led with 4099 votes, followed by Miss Taylor around 2700 and Miss Catteris about 2300, with the total realised about £118.
The auditor notes Bombala Municipal Council revenue for the year at £1,495 versus £1,575 in 1924, with expenditure at £1,562 up from £1,529. Surplus swung to deficit. invested funds reduced deficit by £25. Rates as of Dec 1 show £105 6d collectible with £190 8s 0d owed by unknown owners. Sanitary arrears total £63 4s 5d, 13 percent of annual charges, high due to estate and trustee debts.
A country newspaper man who started business in 800 with fifty pounds retired wealthy, claiming his success came from industry, long hours, economy, and perseverance along with an uncle’s £50000 legacy. An unrelated suburb resident protested vulgar language used by telegraph workers near her home.
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