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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
1
Mrs B Atkins advertises piano and theory examination dates for Miss Connie Sommerlad ALCM. Lessons available at pupils’ homes with full particulars on fees and dates. Ring Bombala 95.
Local church notices list Roman Catholic Mass and confirmations in Bombala Nimmitabel and surrounding towns with times for Friday and Sunday services, special sermons by Bishop, and English Church services including Evensong and rest days. Also noted are confirmations, delegations, and clergy names such as Rev J C Martin Rev I B Tress Rev D Sauunre and Bishop William Robertson.
News and Notes report an Olympia Pictures show on Saturday night under fine weather. Bombala Show attendance is forecast to be a record. Mr. Gordon Coulter sworn in as Justice of the Peace by the PM on Wednesday.
M. S. Emanuel presents an annual sale featuring men and boys suits, ties, shoes, and boots at reasonable prices. Customers are invited to inspect the fall stock at The Best Shop, with notices of store hours and location.
Obituary notes David Bell longtime resident dies in Sydney last week. A comedy night titled ix Cylinder Love screens at the School of Arts tomorrow night. Bush Nursing Sports postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for Saturday with a dance in the evening. Refreshment booth chaired by Ivnes Iy seeks donations for luncheon and afternoon tea. The Presbyterian Assembly moderator Reverend William Robertson to be hosted at Bombala Church Friday night with services in the district and travel planned via Cooma and Tuesday.
Local items report a Galway bishop forbidding Saturday dances amid an ongoing protest. Merimbula saw a theft of about £30 from store money. Cinema listings promise films Rob Roy and Playing it Wild with other programs. Savings bank figures show January deposits and rises. Court notices include petty sessions actions and fines. Wool prices link to dress fabric costs and industry concerns. A runaway buggy incident caused minor injuries to a cow.
The Municipal Council held its monthly meeting led by Mayor Ald. Jonas. Gutter and pipe culvert projects were approved for the Rectory entrance and Chosen Street respectively. Building permits were issued to several residents including Mrs Smith and J A Leslaighter. The Clerk and Berdsman received leave. The Works Committee was authorized to act on culverts, footpaths, and street repairs. Notices were sent to abate a septic tank nuisance and restrict rubbish disposal at Bastany’s Buildings. The Council declined a civic welcome for Rev William Robertson and considered concrete crossing work on Maybe Street with a report to Cooma Shire Engineer.
Fragmented match report lists pairs and results including Walsh Wolfe 6 3, Elliott Buckley 6 3, and multiple 6 3 wins. Also notes Districts at Bombala and a Bombala Federal Tennis Club squad selections with players Gee Paxton Gleeson Conway McGoldrick Kilkenny Vider Bellchatbers Brown.
Cooma side lost by two runs after Bega scored 112 in a tight match with Cooma at Bega. Frost delivered a blow to the Cooma wicketkeeper Kasper amid the late over theatrics as a batsman swung round. Bombala players set to face Delegate at Bombala on Saturday with a list of named players. A Bombala team will meet Cooma Railway at Nimmitabel on Sunday next.
The Varmers and Graziars Cooperative notes stronger cattle demand since acquiring the Weaver Perry business. Prices across regions rise with Westben Agents noting Nyngan sales to £19 16s and rail consignments from Glen Innes to £12 17s. Demand looks bright with bookings ahead.
Big prizes are offered for the Bombala Show with expected entries. General and horse entries are on payment of extra fees. Special prize toy donated by Mr AV Boileiter and Joe Ub. Secretary P. J. Jonas.
The Women’s Country Club invites country women to an up to date facility with writing stations, refreshment rooms, and meeting spaces. Special programs include lectures, educational gatherings, and social events managed by the club secretary. Foundation members gain no first entrance fee if enrolled before March 1925. President Mrs Bakle Park and Secretary Mrs Poster Mallen listed. Further details from the secretary.
In the state bowling championship W Davis, a new local player, reached the final against top players from 42 clubs. Also noted were two rare eggs laid by Silver Wyandotte hens owned by Mrs Gow of East Maitland, and Roseneath residents consider enlarging their school after enrollment reaches 51 pupils. A social to aid school funds is planned for Friday March 20 at Roseneath Public School.
An Australian reader recounts a long struggle with kidney pain and backache. After trying multiple remedies, Dean's Backache Kidney Pills brought relief in days, with nine bottles leading to a full recovery. Available from chemists or by post from Tester-McClellan Co. Sydney.
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