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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
A vintage ad touts Aunt Mary's Baking Powder with a lever lid for easy opening and a parchment seal for factory-fresh condition. It emphasizes purity from tartar and freedom from adulterants, promising reliable cooking results.
Bendoe Mining and The Eastern Star Sluicing Co under Ma A Miller operate full time on a new project. An old four mile water race has been cleaned to convey water from Bendoe River to the workings. Returns may reach ten shillings per yard. Helmers Brothers report shaft sinking and a 75 ft level with reef width up to 15 inches yielding good gold. A crushing is expected to average four ounces per ton. The Victoria Star Mine shows 26 ounces from 22 stone under the supervision of Mr Driberg.
There are few ailments more lowering than worms especially in children. Worms act undetectably and are hard to diagnose. If you suspect worms, consider symptoms such as variable appetite stomach pain bad breath nausea headaches nasal irritation disturbed sleep and bowel trouble.
The first aim in treating worms is to destroy and expel them from the body. This can be accomplished by Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets followed by 2 dose of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. If unobtainable locally Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets will be forwarded post paid on receipt of price Co. Led., 23 Lang Street, Sydney.
Gardening column lists climber roses and polyanthas, noting many top dwarfs now have climbing forms. Recommends two year old plants, explains pruning two buds for trees and 4 to 6 buds for climbers, and advises careful root trimming and thorough watering after planting.
Rose Time offers buds of varieties including Bush Roses two year heads at 1/6 each and other stock priced per dozen or hundred with listings for strong two year canoe roses and satisfaction with Ross Expert guidance. The Daapen Plant Farm Ormond and Melbourne depots invite orders for fruit trees and shelter trees from W Robinson managing director.
A lorry with a projecting freight became stuck in a dead-end lane on a slope. The driver lifted a rear wheel to free the vehicle, the handbrake failed, and the lorry rolled downhill while a nearby pedestrian dodged under the chassis to avoid injury. The incident underscores the need for precautions when jacking on slopes.
In a demanding trial across the United States the Graham Crusader achieved about 27 to 32 miles per gallon amid extreme weather from 10 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Test routes covered snow and ice, arid deserts, and altitudes from 5,500 feet above sea level to 20 feet below. Motor authorities praise its petrol efficiency and overall performance.
The Varmers Graziers Co-operative Co reports a sale on the 16th inst with 2978 bales catalogued. Autumn shorn wools from Bourke and western districts formed most of the offering amid variable quality, with declines vs May. Despite wholesale withdrawals, a satisfactory clearance was achieved as season pauses before a two and a half month wait for opening of the new season. Potential market caution seen but optimism noted for recovery. Farmers & Graziers agents promote Clubman rare old liquor whisky.
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