19 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
1
A fragment notes a 3 pm delegate meeting on the river and a 7 30 pm event with Rev A J Beare listed among speakers at a Presbyterian gathering. It records terse scheduling details and participant mention without full context.
In loving memory of Ethal who passed away on the J1th March 119%5. The verse recalls a wife whose wit and smiles are missed. The husband signs as Jade, expressing sorrow and enduring love.
Local notes report Cooma Nimmitabel golf opens and Times changes on Thursday. Bank appointment at Cooma Commercial Bank. overcoat found on Delegate road. Shaw gate takings £310, Ball takings £98. Olive McKay tops stud Herfords to Sydney show. Community events from dances to Girl Guides and school mission. Obituaries recall Mr. Lloyd Rampling 73 of Hinfield. Boga resident Mrs Bord dies. Cooma Show winners include Phyl Maslin and Booval horses. judges named for produce and vegetables.
Mr William Power, brother in law of H J Dilson, has been knighted by the King and resides in Hackney near London. He is praised as a philanthropist and social worker. Olympia ad promotes holiday programs including The Music Goes Round and The Unguarded Hour. Easter events planned, with operatic showcases featuring Marion Davias and Gary Cooper. NB Wright of Ribbenlake Station dominated Cooma Show winning grand champion ram and grand champion ewe cups, valued at £10 10s each, plus reserve awards. he held both cups last year.
Opticians and oculists will visit the delegate at the delegate hotel on Monday May 3rd at 0 pm and Tuesday May 4th at 6 am local time. They arrive at Bombala hotel Thursday May from 2 pm to 5 pm and Wednesday May 7th from 8 am to 1 pm.
The record notes 10000 bales of wool sold in Sydney on Wednesday with strong competition from the Continent Japan America and Australian millmen. It also reports the annual installation of Lodge Mountain Masonic officers at Lodge Rock with Bro. J A B Keys as Worshipful Master and other officers named plus installing Master Wor Bro G T Willgooze.
Residents and supporters are reminded that the closing date for mortgage debenture applications is Saturday the 27th. The Memorial Club Room Building Committee desires early bids for the section, with tenders closing tomorrow to allow completion of the building before winter. Prospectus and application forms are printed in this issue. The debentures offer 4 percent interest, secured by a solicitor, and are promoted as a solid community investment in support of the Diggers.
Fragmented notice states the Bombala Literary Institute seeks an attendant, outlining duties at a sphere institute. Details are unclear, with references to hours fees and application timing, mentioning April and BELA 104.
The article honors 90 year old Mr James M'Coy, the society's oldest member, recounting early Bombala Show days from 1969 on rough grounds with tree walls and tarpaulin roofs. It notes former presidents and organizers, long committee service, and enduring family involvement in the Garnocks, Murphys, Campbells, and Trevanians. It mentions prize horses, rabbits, first subscription, Lord Jersey's 50 years ago visit, and a thanks to Mr M'Coy.
The notice details re employment with the Hom bala Agency at the Bibbenlake Shira Labour Exchange. It lists two men on duty at a station in Bomale D WI and names the State Labour Bacheges manager.
The notice outlines the roll of voters for the Pastures Protection District of Bombala, access points for inspection, and application rules to join the voting roll. It states qualification criteria tied to rates and livestock holdings, with nomination dates and methods, plus a sample nomination form and signatures. The document also includes unrelated local notices and event adverts from Bombala.
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