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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary readable items show Methodist and Roman Catholic mentions. Scattered lines include names and times such as June 47, Rev J McConsave, Home Missioner, and events in Cathcart and Bombala with unclear details. The passage preserves minimal identifiable entities and dates within a damaged text.
Bibbenlake news lists three weddings last week and Odufellows Ball tomorrow night. The Footballers journey to Candela on July 3 aims for more silver. A meeting will decide actions for the Australia Day movement. Mr G G Wildash, Bibbenlake Estate manager, married in Sydney last week and returned home to a surprise title. Donations to Patriotic Fund total 32 pounds 6 pence with gifts from C G Wildash, J Rutherford, Football Club, C Kelly, and Mrs B White.
A working bee fenced the Ande school ground of 21 acres on Saturday the 19th. Ploughing proceeds and the ground is in good order after heavy rain. A shoot appears in the gris. Friends of Miss M Bennatt held a kitchen tea at Ribbenlake School of Arts on Saturday the 12th before her marriage to Mr Thomas. Mr P Trvine chaired a pleasant social evening with thanks for support and tokens.
Wednesday notes show favorable progress for the Australia Day bazaar. Donations include Mr Hamilton Reed at 425 toward the Australia Day Fund. Other items mention a wedding at Bibben Lake and Miss Elizabeth Martin at Bettery Banks, plus local accidents and a death in Melbourne. The Debating Club met Friday with impromptu speeches and a debate on capital punishment.
The deputy explained that continuous telephone service requires revenue of 150 pounds per year. A deposit of 48 pounds could start the process with an undertaking to cover any yearly shortfall until the 150 pounds is met. Dr Ponsford reported subscribers mostly agreed to pay the extra amount, with two exceptions including the Police Department. Delay will be avoided and details on duration after payment are being investigated.
The Todustridl Conet at Bega fined eight individuals including HL Pierce for failing to keep time and record wages in ink. John Otto owed no wages but faced expenses and other officers were fined the same amount for similar offences. The Herald laments shirkers at home avoiding wartime duties while urging full support for war funds and the Red Cross.
About 2000 head sold with buyers from Camden, Dubbo, Narandern, Gundagai, Wyalong, Maitland, Gloucester, Nyngan and more. Quality stock, keen competition, notable sales include Badgery Bees and Mussie consignment. Sheep mostly fair to poor quality with light demand. ewes and lambs varied, fat cattle and bulls achieving midrange prices.
Rudyard Kipling warned at a Southparty recruiting gathering that Britain's fate would be tenfold worse if victory is not achieved. He contrasted two worlds, warned Germany's intent to dominate, and urged continued sacrifice to defeat the "power of darkness" with Britain and its Allies pressing on until Germany is crushed. He cited German casualties and predicted dire consequences if Germany prevails, urging relentless combat until victory.
Reports say the government will introduce a compulsory voting bill in the House of Representatives within the next fortnight as part of Referenda Bills. The public appeal on constitutional amendment is expected in the first weeks of December.
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