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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
4
Pupils and staff recall Empire Day activities as highly enjoyable. Thanks extended to Mr. R. Haslett for flag and rope gifts and to the Public Library of N.S. for children's books. Quarterly elections listed captains and secretaries. Exam results show top students across classes with noted improvements.
Fragmented report notes junior footballers intend to travel next Monday to play the town's juniors. A bird killed at Eagle Gap was described. a winged creature measured seven inches. Racecourse trustees postpone planned cutting and filling work until next year as amateurs rehearse a charity play “All Tangled Up.” A local States League meeting discussed affiliating with the league and funding a delegate from the Bimbaya branch.
The piece records a new Cathcart Chub formation with B Stinden as chair and J Summerell as secretary, a 3s annual membership fee, and rainfall tallies of 135 points for May and 143 by month end. It also details a Bish Nursing Association gift sale with balloon dance, test item won by Bowell and Welds, balloon dances by Mr and Mrs Kellwed, prize money totals, and gross receipts of £36 14s 2d.
The Convent School Ball at Public Hall on Friday drew strong crowds and support from Hon. Secretaries Misses M and V Reed. About £7 raised. A quiet wedding occurred Tuesday at the parish church when R Richardson and Cora Daulton married. Revered Ashley Wilson officiated. The couple honeymoon on the South Coast. A gathering at the Pull Hall paid tribute to D Harris of Australian Light Horse with gifts and fond toasts.
The AQW U union backs arbitration for wages and conditions as the first NSW sheds begin on June 8 under the Commonwealth award. Many workers report full rates and conditions now in effect, though not all sheds have full staffing on the start dates.
An 19th century remedy touted as a cough cure for children under the name Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The ad claims quick relief and targets parents seeking a simple product for young patients.
Five top teams including Bibbenluky and Bombala clashed at Bombala ground with heavy rain making the ball slick. Bombala beat Bibbenluke 11 to 5 after a second half rally with Egan and Rutherford contributing goals. Crowd receipts were about £15 for Union funds.
The Fatiera Graziera Co op reports on an 18th sale with 3 581 bales of merino from New England Monaro and Southern Table lands, including comebacks and crossbreds. Demand from Japan and American buyers remains, but values show a downward drift, especially for mid to good quality merino. comebacks and fine crossbreds hold steadier. The Yorkshire section is quieter while Continental buyers purchase heavily. A Blair sale is planned for the 30th with 3 555 bales cataloged. growers urged to ship promptly to qualify for July catalogue. A 50 percent wool commission rebate is offered to shareholders and clients for sales through May 10th 1922 and July catalogues.
An advertisement touts Bisulated Magnesine Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach acidity and indigestion. It claims two or three tablets neutralize acids after meals, prevent discomfort, and recommends checking for the registered BISMAG mark. Also notes alternative forms and local price.
The article notes no decline in the mouse plague at Dube despite harsh frosts for over a week. It describes massive killings at a single site with 40,000 mice poisoned in one night and 30,000 the following night, and warns the infestation has spread across sleeping areas, evoking irritation and fear as cats ignore the pest while wheat fields suffer.
A brief health item notes chronic chest complaints and promotes Woolls Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. It mentions lingering coughs and chest discomfort treated by the advertised product, reflecting common patent medicine practice of the era.
The Bombala railway station records show May coaching tickets issued 480 and revenue 479 pounds. Goods outward 60 tons general goods and 41 bags wool, inward 198 tons general goods, 11 trucks bay straw and chaff, and 8 trucks wheat. Live stock outward 66 cattle and 2621 sheep, inward 17 sheep. Total revenue 1087 pounds.
A six year mystery, the Order of Blue Legged Pelicans, is humorously revealed at a Sydney banquet. Sir George Fuller notes Mr. Hughes as Grand Master, traces of Melbourne, Edinburgh and Oxford honors mentioned, and Calgary parliamentarians serve as inspiration for the ritual. The tale recounts a winter hostel scene by the Snowy River where the order supposedly formed amid cold, fire, and poker rites.
Fragmented content discusses symptoms and treatments related to appendix issues and growths. Mentions terms like chronic rheumatology and external/internal experiences but lacks clear individuals, dates, or organizations to anchor a coherent report.
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