29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
Methodist June schedule shows Mount Duragh meeting at 7.30 pm and Bombala fellowship at 7.30. Church Quarterly Meeting listed with eight events and Saucy Creole cruise notation. Church of England services in Bombala at 11 and 7.20 pm. Roman Catholic Rev. Jos Roce noted.
The storms and family extend sincere thanks for kindness shown during their time of bereavement. Gratitude is expressed to the Sisters and Father Lynch for their support and prayers in this sad period.
News and Notes cover local auctions and events. Emanuel's sale closes Saturday July 7 with goods at wholesale cost. The Presbyterian Manse and grands go to auction by Arthur Nicholson on July 19. The Lone Pine Band faced low attendance and illness, finishing its tour in Sydney with 92 pounds raised at Goulburn. A Riflemen's Battalion recruitment appeal drew a small crowd at the School of Arts, led by Mayor with Captain Dakin. Bombala hosts Nimmitabel Dramatic Club performing A Bally Affair at the School of Arts to benefit St Mary’s HC Church, seats via H R Bryan. dance to follow.
Nominations for Bombala Municipal Council filled eight of nine aldermanic seats with A J Nevis N F Smith B Dilcott J Plowright J Morgan E Kimber W Moore and Heancaster named. Ex aldermen Goldberg and Jonas did not seek re election leaving one vacancy.
A Citi zens War Chest Fund secretary reports Australians entering Bayaume amid scorched ruins. He notes flattened houses, filth and dangerous mines, describes a town hall blast that killed locals and two French MPs, and warns against targeting notable buildings while urging caution in the dangerous city.
Nominees proposed for the Bombala council include Elliot Robust Clark in Holy Orders The Reatory Bombala Kimber Sidnay Watson Labourer May be Strest Bombala Bancasor Henry Charles George Carent ed Burtom Street Bombala Kod Re Mien Plastarar York Street MO Tan revords Farmer Burton ty Roll Norris Alfred John Baker Mayhe Street Bombala nee Leesare Finch Storekeeper if St Michel Esedi Saddler Mayba Street Bombala Declared duly elected Aldermen for the ensuing year by Returning Officer WM Belleiter.
The Manaro District elected officers led by District Grand Master W Beileiter and Deputy I Maflane with C O'Brien as District Secretary and trustees J Turnbull and A J Simmons. The Grand Master installed them with Langley of Sydney assisting. A levy was fixed and the next conference set for Bombala in February. The meeting included questions on lodge workings and thanks to visiting delegates.
Local Red Cross reports progress toward France's Day success with funds for Private G H Reed. Welcome home for Private John Matthews, amid district mourning for Private Stanley J O Hare killed in action. Messages express sympathy for families of Private Albert Campbell wounded in France, and for Mr B Stokes who died in Bombala Hospital. Mr F H Mullane’s mother died after a paralytic stroke in Cooma.
Delegates from Cooma Bombala Cathcart Bibbenlake Jerangle Tindalyne Berraidala Adaminaby and Sydney representatives attended a Saturday meeting at Mrs Mowbray's and Mrs McManus premises to form a Grand United Order district. The conference opened at 11 am with Grand Master Tones presiding and Grand Secretary Sands outlining goals and recruitment benefits. The session ended with a unanimous decision to pursue district formation.
Official notice states a meeting of Dri Maralife frignda will be held at the Ggunalihambers on Thursday near noon. SMITH, Mayor.
A public appeal in the Times urges Australians to aid French war victims in France. The letter emphasizes suffering of women and children left by invaders and calls for support during France Day July 10 14. Subscriptions can be sent via Daily Telegraph Building Sydney or through local officials.
A Local Land Board meeting for Bombula land district convened at the Opury House on Tuesday 26 June at 10 am. Cases include multiple allotment acts, suspensions, transfers, and appraisals with recommendations, refusals, and postponements across several applicants and property segments.
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