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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists church services in Nimmitabel including Roman Catholic rites at 1 pm and 4 pm. Other entries mention Sanoy Creek and Bowbuls with service times 3 pm and 7 20 pm, with names Jon A. Kerns and Jory Koons.
News and Notes recounts Mr Dunanuel's sale ad bargains, mentions Germany signing the peace treaty, and a public meeting at Shire Hall next Thursday to discuss peace celebrations. It notes welcomes for returning soldiers at Bibbenlake and Ribbenlake, a hospital donation from a sheep sale, and plans for an Honour Board at Bellview Public School.
There is a report of a minor car collision in Mayhe street between Mr. Butler's car driven by Mr. Lou. Belleiter and Mr. Les Iharpe near O'Brien's format and the Tithe hotel. The impact caused a dented wheel and a push to the dock. The Rev Father Roolin departs Bom Bala for Nimmitabel amid illness in the area. Also mentions film features The Varmint and Rimrock Jones and War Savings Certificates drives. War Savings Certificates are promoted with group savings and bank custody. A patent medicine Woos Great Flint Cure is advertised.
Sydney observers report Minister endorses Rockton to Victorian Border route with £510 vote aimed at grading a link between Beckton and Bowham. Letter describes interview with James and engineer Mr Allen, noting public interest and local opposition to funding. The piece casts doubt on funding the School of Arts and questions its public value.
Flu cases rise daily with deaths increasing rapidly in Nimmitabel and Bombala. Reports note 130 cases and 40 deaths. local families like the Earle and Pryde lineages mourn. Public health warnings urge rest and bed stay of seven days, longer for workers. A Sydney medical team is en route to Nimmitabel.
A fragmentary report hints at Rimrock Jones in a tense sports scene. The text suggests a dramatic play or match with a notable rival and a close result at a rallying venue.
Bibbenlake Shire Council invites tenders for masonry work on the Bibbenlake district road upgrade. Tenders addressed to The President must be received by Tuesday next, with the project to be completed under local shire supervision and according to schedule.
A brisk forecast brings warm attire and cozy layers for college students. Local shops report high demand for jackets, sweaters, and scarves as campus routines adjust to cooler days.
From Our Own Correspondent Craigie describes a week of cold showery weather with wintry gales and dispersed snow on hills. Public schools near closure for a fortnight, while meetings proceed for adults in clean districts and preparations begin for epidemic measures. Private Jos Smith returns home with a ceremony honoring fallen comrades and medals to be presented later. A crowd at Delegate, Tombong, Maydon’s Box, Bombala, Mila and Quinburrew joins songs and a collection yields £23 45 for medals and an honor board.
A syndicate formed to recover treasure lost with the British vessel Monumental City which foundered off Gabo Island 54 years ago. The ship left Melbourne in 1865 for London and most crew were diggers believed to have carried gold bullion. A boat is being prepared in Williamstown for the venture amid reports the treasure could be worth thousands.
Readable text claims German crews opened sea cocks at Scarpa Flow and sank nine battleships five battle cruisers five light cruisers and 27 destroyers totaling about 400000 tons before swimming ashore.
A Wednesday report notes Lieut Roy Walcott’s return after years away at war and Mrs Colin Cameron’s death in Sydney. The town plans a Deelegate progress association, a public meeting to prep for possible influenza, and a School of Arts event with profits over two pounds.
Amid Supply Bill debates in Canberra the Commons clashed over honoring the Capital compact with New South Wales. Senators criticized forms seen as unjust while discussions warned of discord if actions proceed. Ministers pressed plans to tax mining profits and reform copper operations. Repatriation moves target war casualties and influenza deaths rise in hospitals. Political factions split with Labor tensions and calls for timber royalty uniformity.
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