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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
1
Candidates prepared for examination in Music including Piano Organ and Theory as well as Public Service School and other exams. Mention of weekly visits by BIBEENLUKE and address hints in Bombala Henthurst Maybe Street Pel 71 indicate local notices and exam logistics.
June services at Nimmitabel include Holy Communion at 11 am with Rev. Joan Roone and Evensong at 7 20 pm. July 1 notices Bibbenlake and Cathcart with Rev. D Suceare listed as Rector.
Local items note a public holiday on Monday for the Prince of Wales birthday, Duke Aloiasa wins the Menangle Park Hundred at 9 to 2, and returns to Bombala stables. A concert party plans a Bombala visit, a new Tamworth boar is purchased, butchers Wilton and Stewart join F. J. Smith & Co, and court costs are set in Nimmitabel over dog trespass and sheep loss. Lands Department rejects exchange of Bombala Common for the racecourse, with potential area reductions in surrounding commons. A Nutraryor is engaged on an enquiry.
A team of Sydney footballers heads to Cooma for matches on Saturday and Monday with W Traser of Candelo reported in serious condition. In Sydney, Cooma polo team was defeated at the Goulburn carnival by Harden 11 goals 4 behinds to 2 goals 7 behinds. The Australian Arms hotel in Goulburn fined £10 for selling mislabeled Watsons No 10 and King George whiskies. An analysis found water adulteration in spirits by 30 percent. Sheep rates rose to 1s 6d to 2s 9d. 20,000 head were forwarded with limited penning at auctions. Bartley Bombala sold merino wethers at 31s and ewes at Winehombe Carson Ltd. A new set of Parliamentary carriage pictures will be shown at Olympia tomorrow featuring Snowy River at Jindabyne and Kosciuszko and the Snowy River valley.
An advertisement lists all wool blankets, sheeting, planne dettes, natural flannel, and men’s under shirts on sale at M S Emanuel's with bargains and contact details. The notice also mentions rural relief plans via the Rural Industries Board and dairy-farm support through dairy companies, plus a lengthy political note on the Eden Monaro ballot irregularities from 1919 reported by The Daily Telegraph.
The Maslin Shield first round draws list 22rd Juke-Bibbenluke versus Bombala at Bibbenluke with second round matches Delegate versus Bibbenluke at Bibbenluke and Inly vs Bombala at Bombala. Bombala aims to have a team represent against Bibbenlake, with squad names listed.
A social night at Bellview Public School in Cooma highlights memories of L Shannon the longtime sheriff who once played cricket with H Trevanion. A famous single wicket match drew two to three hundred spectators with Trevanion bowled for one and Shannon out for two in a two innings contest. Shannon recalls Bombala days as among his life’s highlights.
MAWSON from Cathwarty writes that the Department of Education plan costs £60,000 to £80,000 for next year and criticizes Bruntwell for reducing schools. He argues local committees could secure better terms and warns against cutting children’s education for economy. He urges full and free education for all Australian youths.
The Pipeclay Springs School tennis court was opened on June 10 with many tennis enthusiasts present from Cathcurt Redgate Bellview Bombalu and Pipeclay Springs. Mr A E Kerrison president of the club spoke of the good attendance and hoped adult afternoon sessions would draw similar interest. Representatives A Goodsell C Bridle J Ingram and F McMillan played the first set as over 40 players enjoyed the afternoon and about 150 people shared light refreshments provided by school parents and district ladies. The club’s membership stands at five and the season looks promising.
Cathcart notes the death of Mrs Mawson in Leeds England the late Indy was mother to C F Mawson and Mrs W Overend both from the district. Tenders for grubbing at Shaw Ground fixed on £25 by V Moreing. W Hayden farewelled by friends at School of Arts with military brushes set before leaving for Sydney with his mother to pursue poultry farming.
A government notice announces a meeting of the 1 Local Land Board. Details on date time and location are not provided in the readable text. The item serves as an official scheduling alert for nearby residents and stakeholders.
The Bombala district Pastures Protection Board, chaired by J. B. Sautelle, met to hear the Inspector report on wild dogs and other pests. Enquiries showed dog numbers overstated. action urged for cross-board enforcement, with a proposed increase of the scalp bonus to thirty shillings and rates fixed at 34d per head for sheep and 134d for large stock, amid drought and stock losses.
The Farmers and Graziers Co reports softer values for sheep skins with declines up to 1d per lb and varied wool prices. Hides showed active competition with general market improvement. best tallow prices rose 10 to 20 percent. Kangaroo and goat skins sold at top prices, fox skins up 12 to 15 per dozen, and overall brisk demand supported higher bids.
An ad touts Bisug Magnesia as a safe, reliable remedy for indigestion gastritis and heartburn. It claims neutralising stomach acids prevents pain and that the product is proven harmless, affordable, and easy to find via the wrapper label Bisnag.
Probate issued for the late George Dayrell Walcott of Balgownie near Delegate grazier who died in February leaving a 44715 pound estate. Executors named are sons George Dayrell Walcott Francis Burford Walcott and Royal Mervyn Walcott for the widow and children. Tully Marshall stars in Too Much Business at Olympia, a busy business comedy praised as a real feature length laugh.
A meeting of all interested in the repose visit of a convert party from Canadyrates fusio will be held at the Lodge Rooty Lungary Testitute on Thursday 28 Heath at pan. The Mayor of HERE serves as Convener.
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