24 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
1
News notes mention a public holiday on Monday and a busy schedule at Bombala with a concert by the Delegate Musical and Dramatic Club at the School of Arts. It lists school reports, an art exhibition, and upcoming exhibitions while noting local sports and community activities.
Mr L Goldberg's private sale at 1 pm features extensive household goods from a May Street residence. Includes drawing room suite, leather chairs, oak bedstead, wardrobes, tables, bookcases, chests, washstands, kitchen utensils, garden hose, glass jars, and more. Financial details and bidder notices accompany the listing.
An old advertisement touts Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills as a familiar home remedy for biliousness indigestion constipation and minor ailments. It urges households to keep the little amber bottle to avoid costly doctor visits and act as a ready self treatment.
Cathcart June 21 1921 a concert and dramatic entertain ment at the School of Arts drew a large loyal audience. locals and Bombala performers contributed items applauded by all. Indies provided light refreshments and a hearty vote of thanks was offered to performers. Dance followed. The car fund raised 13 10s. A Rush Nursing Association gift sale on Saturday netted 21 13s 6d with many items including stove wood and produce auctioned by C W McCoy.
Delegate Mr T W Rodwell is seriously ill but slightly improving after a week of poor health. Magers Goodman and Son sell their storekeeping business to Peter Joseph. Parmers and Settlers Association discusses state finances and exclusive protection. A conference resolution urges immediate federal action and Crown Lands Act reform for land value appraisal. Mr A H Wright elected delegate to the conference.
An English translation of a statement read to Rev. Sigurdur Stoffanson argues that the 1912 Prohibition Law failed to fulfill its promises. The piece notes dissatisfaction across generations and warns that the younger crowd now outsmarts restrictions, countering expectations of moral and material gains from prohibition.
An 18 year old Bibbenluke player Victor Jeaspoke collapsed during a Bombala Bibbenluke junior football match at Bibbenluke Recreation Reserve. He died before medical aid could help, with coronial inquest later noting a heart issue. The inquest heard he had been playing left forward and had shown no drink prior. The tragedy sparked condolences from Bombala players and community members.
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