Memories of Bombala and Monaro in 1860s era streets
The recollection covers Bombala’s development from 1864 to 1865 with names of inns like the Roan Horse at Pambula and the Caledonian Hotel at Warburton’s crossing. It notes early residents George Kelland, J. Saylor, W. Keserton, and others, plus the first school, printing office, banks, churches, and mills, detailing roadways, inns, and key trades on the Monaro front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala
Roan Horse Inn
Pambula
Zoellner
I. Ford
Cpt. Jones
Peter Drynob
Ernest Hill
Jones
Hill
Maharatta Estate
Drynob
Lockup-Kaaper
Joseph Hughes
Harp
Brin
Wa. Leonard
Kiewber
Crankies, Plain
Hughes
John Abercrombie
Monaro
Cathcart
Kiandra
Caledonian
Crankies Plain
Warburton
Jas. Saylor
George Kelland
Boubala
Rkelland
P. Cleary
W. Reed
W. Read
Bom- Jala
Tanil
Coomm
Bombult
J. Hopkins
Bouboly
Eden
Patch
Joseph Martin
Badgery
Mr. Hogarth
A.esw
Mr. Hyde
C. W. Sage
Hyde
Coulter
Globe
P. Tracey
Colin Gregg
Miss Morgan
H.kesterton
W. Heritage
M. J
Church of England
Mr. Steele
Glasgow
Rory McDonald
John Cameron
T. E. Lightbody
Adjnomak
Glasgow Arms
Frank Hill
Langley
H. Kasterson
Howe
Sid, Kimber
Bucky Springs
W. Kesterton
How to Make a Good Non Poisonous Gough Mixture
A historical advertisement advises parents to prepare a nonpoisonous cough remedy using HEENZO a registered name for Heun's Hesonea with herbal extracts. It claims a pint of the mixture is ready and promotes MEANS TONIC NERVE NUTS as a nerve and blood tonic to combat lassitude and pains, sold by chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heenzo
Heun
Hean
Troubled Austria Deepens Hunger and Instability
New York World's Geneva correspondent cites nine years in Vienna and reports widespread hunger as potatoes vanish and bread is made from chestnuts. Officials fear revolt if the Italian campaign fails while streets are patrolled and crowds raid shops for meat. Protests grow as mothers cry for bread and peace amid German hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geneva
M. Girandin
Switzerland
Vienna
Italy
Austria
Germany
Delegate Notes From Various Local Activities
Wordnesday report describes heavy frosts, fox shooting at Mayden's Bog, and survey work on Mr. R. Witton's properties. Delegates journeyed to Bombala for a social. Timber quotes sought for six ships. Red Cross parcel delivery at Delegate River branch. Local injuries and hospital visits noted. several social attendees listed. News closes with Monaro Aborigines elder Billy Rutherford’s death and Cyril O'Hare's return to Sydney after a week home.
Piave Victory Dramatically Reverses Austrians in Italy
London reports Italian forces drove Austrians back along the Piave, recaptured Montello positions, and gained control of left bank lines. Italians pursued east of the Piave, with 45,000 prisoners taken and large stocks seized. Officials foresee morale collapse in Austria-Hungary and widespread celebrations in Rome and Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prive
Montello
Piave
Caposile
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Venice
You Who are Safe at Home poster appeal call
An English paper copies a U S patriotic wartime appeal urging citizens at home to support the war effort. Signed as a citizen soldier, the message asks for food cloths weapons and supplies in a constant stream, stressing duty and unity for the Allied cause. The call resonates beyond America, spoken to hopeful men and women worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
George Greed
Sarsfield
Vic
Cora
National Draft Army
America
Wilson
Lyceum Hil
Sydney
Dommain
A.S.P
Western Front
Australia
Russia
Commercial Rabbit Skins Prices Reported by Australian Mercantile
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company Limited reports on the 23rd instant that sales totaled large tonnage. The inquiry was general with last week’s prices largely obtainable. Skins vary from 1d to 3d for interest, winter skins 39d to 44d, first winters 30d to 37d, prime incomings 224 to 27d, incomings 6d to 21d, rack and heavy pelts 14d, and does to 14d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance Company, Limited
Debbost Live Stock Market Report June 15 1918
Debbost report notes cattle prices near lite rates with fat cows at 15 15s to 15 3d and heifers around 12. Stores vary with light cows 6 15s and yearlings 6 6s, springing heifers 11 to 11 10s. Pigs at 17s to 19s penned. Demand weak. heavy buyers to 23 10s, porkers to 2 6s 6d, slips 17s 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wird & Co
Wera
Vice Regal Opticians Visit To This Town
A professional opticians team from Sydney Melbourne and Newcastle will visit this town offering eye care. Consultations will be at Cathcarte Motel Cathuart on Friday July 9 from 9 am to 5 pm and at the Engporial Hotel Hombrea on Monday July 5 from 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Newcastle
Iva Euffic
Cathcarte
Cathuart
Engporial
Hom Bala
Blunt Saws Offer Practical Workmanship from T Moore
T Moore of Burton Street Bombala advertises blunt saws sharpened and set at zero small fee with quick turnaround. He promises to ease work and improve furniture, claiming to offer better price than city work and to supply Cabinet Woolof EL kindy borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Moore
Burton Street
Bombalass
Sydney
Turkoish firman dives over funeral as anti air fire evades shells
A reader from Mesopotamia claims a Turkish firman flew over the funeral procession of General Sir Stanley Maude, dropping four wreaths 500 yards ahead. The machine dipped twice, turned, and fled back. It hovered over the city while anti aircraft fire burst around, yet it evaded destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Mesopotamia
Royal Weat Surrey Regiment
Stanley Maude
Butchering Notice in Bombala Public Gendarme Schedule
Public notice states that after 1 June butchering and meat delivery will be conducted by Mr WRD. vig sud jpl in Bombala on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, with specific details provided to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Nimmitabel
Bombala
V. Btewart
Ig Bastiees
Wrd
Vig Sud Jpl
Baturda
Trans Atlantic air route plans and wartime debates emerge
A Washington note says the British Air Council aims to test trans Atlantic flights to move American aircraft to the Front, with an autumn trial touching the Azores and Portugal. The report also mentions wool from dog fur assays, railway store stock rates and other varied items, including a serious rabbit injury, a Michigan circus train crash, large political meetings in Sydney, and wartime slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British Air Council
Azores
Portugal
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Schute Bell & Co., Ltd
Bridge Street
Schute Bell I
Dovenas Pan
CRY For
Alata
Mayden
Corrowong Way
Bombols
M. Goodman
Sona
Are
Delegate River
The
Red Cross
Janne
Torey Ryan
Corrawong
Bombala Hospital
Jus. O'Hare
D. E. O'Hare
G. Rotchison
Arthur Ingram
No EL Wright
J. Walcott
Billy Rutherford
la Perouse
Cyril O'Hare
Church Services
King
Bowbaly
Cabburt
Jonny Roe
Boishals
Saucy Creek
Bay
Dod
Carnurimna
Ruator
Presbyterian
W. A. Magewann
Methodist
Dun
Bibbantuke
Debbost Live
Messrs. H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Nimmitabel Property
Nimmitabel Freezing Company
Kitty Wilks
J. Fakhry & Co
Mercantile, Tae and Einange Coy Ltd
Jy F 5
Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Goldsbrough, Mort Oy Wool Brokers
YONEY
Liberal
British Dogs’ Wool Association
Arthur Gregson
Goulburn
Chicago
Michigan Central Army
Ivanhoe
Indiana
Sho
Domain
Lebor
Thorn
Australian Labor Party
New Britain
W. G. Twrescie
Te Hombela
Generac
Mayboetreat
Bombula
Mozaro
South Watae
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