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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Methodist services listed for Nimibasebal and Beresford with times in early morning and evening. Roman Catholic notices show Bombala and Nimmitabel services on June 22 and 29 at multiple times, with Rev. John Raorit named as clergy.
A local column reports influenza closures across the state for three weeks and recounts community items from Nimmitabel and Bombala. It notes Mrs. Stafford missing from a Garden Fates list, welcomes home Pte. Wilfred Robbie, honors Sgt. Skipper and Pte. A Skipper, and announces a Ruston and Hornsby amalgamation with Ruston and Hornsby, Ltd. It also debunks a slander about Dr. Butler, mentions Mt. Darragh office changes, and previews local cinema programs with stars George Beban and Kathryn Williams.
The Cathcart Dramatic Company held a Friday night concert at Cathcart to raise funds for the School of Arts, drawing many visitors from Bombala and Bibbenlake. A long program featured songs, duets, comic pieces, a farce, and recitations with strong audience approval and remarks by Mr Milner and Rev. Carruthers. A stage upgrade and a post show dance followed a well received evening.
Hydrony Priday reports 214 fresh prec anoni¢ influenza cases in the metropolitan area yesterday with 40 additional cases aboard a steamer. Mr Holman warns the epidemic is serious prompting calls for inoculation and recioculation campaigns. If cases rise further drastic steps to marshal medical and nursing resources may follow. The Federal Government says wool goateasts made with Australia will be treated as absolutely turnsme until the end of June.
Cathcart notes report Shire council began repairs on the Yagh Village road with ten men under a foreman, expected to take six weeks. A Clamatic Club concert raised 223 fy id. thanks go to helpers and caterers. Premier Holmann and Sir George Puller heard local deputations seeking district help. Mr BO Jennings of Ribbenlake will leave dairying next season due to capital access issues. author suggests machinery milking could help. Drought hit the season, yet some factory returns were good, notably Mr J Chisholm of Mt Darragh with £85 1s 3d over five months. dairy land at Mt Darragh shown suitable.
The report notes Bega proclaimed an infected area and invites applications for trout fry from the Under Secretary, State Fisheries in Sydney by July 1. At the Exhibition Society meeting, Me. J B Sautelle pledged a silver cup for the champion merino ram, with Jonas and Dawson promising another. New books join the School of Arts library, including works by Kyne and Raine, with more titles added next week to the Juvenile Library.
All warm and just the thing for cold weather. Look over my stock and you will be sure to buy. Warm clothing keeps away chills.
From Our Oya Correspondent in Craigie the flu spreads with many affected and government criticism voiced amid bleak changeable weather and frost harming grain. Privates Jos Smith and Edgar May return Friday for district welcome with medals and illuminated certificates for fallen kin. Woods' Great Pepperwort Cure touted for children’s hacking cough.
Fragmented news item notes Bonbala Freezing Company facing machinery trouble and forced adjustments. Mentions upcoming operations near Woolbrook and Boisbala, with references to heated equipment and potential delays in weekly schedule.
The Local Land Board met at the Court House in Bombala on Wednesday 15 June to consider appraisals and other land cases. D O Hares refused capital value reviews. several applications were postponed or recommended. road enclosure permission granted. Glenmere Estate parts 22 24 25 and ribbit proof fencing approved. residence conditions suspended. commissions found fulfilled for others.
Albert Con lon pleaded guilty at Cooma Quarter Sessions to breaking and entering the Bombala shop of John Plowright on 31 March and again on 22 May, stealing clothes, boots, and various goods. The judge sentenced him to two years hard labor in Goulburn gaol on two counts, with concurrent terms, plus two years’ good behaviour bond and £30 surety, plus repayment of £5 compensation. The sister offered to take responsibility and fund restitution.
In Bega Quarter Sessions the jury found the three Bartleys guilty of cattle stealing. The judge noted differing degrees of guilt but said the jury reflected community standards. He sentenced them to six months at Goulburn gaol with possible remission for good conduct and ordered compensation of 2 pounds 15 shillings to Mr Liddle and restitution to Mr Aleck.
His Honor indicated he would recommend that this man receive special medical treatment, as noted by the Southern Star. The issue centers on Bartley’s health and the court’s intent to pursue enhanced medical care.
The article extols Australian film investment through Austral Photoplay Co Ltd, based at 337 Pitt Street Sydney, urging locals to buy £5 shares to back a national industry. It cites J D Williams and the growing theater network, notes high profits from production and distribution, and warns that rapid application is needed as demand exceeds 100-share allotments.
GERATAY and STEWART report a record cattle sale at Cathcart on Saturday the 146th inst.130 head yarded, 110 sold under the Naumer with advances from 100 to 258 per head. Buyers active and brisk bidding throughout. Shorthorn steers 1 year old to 27 B68, 1 year grade steers 26, 12 month grade steers 24 to 25, P-year-old Shorthorn steers 25 1s, paddies to 23 Bs, cows to £2 10 3, Jureau heifers 3 7 18) 27 102. Next sale Saturday 28th inst.
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