19 May 1933
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
1
Light rain and overcast skies mark a quiet morning. The item notes Mr A Field using goats to destroy blackberries at Queanbeyan, plus local remarks on harvest prices, a death in Nim, and dipping sickness in Goulburn with 19 cases and one death.
Long column reports on deaths and illnesses in Eden and Pambula area. Dister and Morris deaths noted. Rev Forbes ill in hospital. editor Morri s key local figure. Topics include wool marketing debate, railway plans, and water shortages. Local officials and residents discussed in letters to the editor and notices.
The Tweedie clan from Bowbala features prominently in Tumut concerts and church events with Norma Tweedie a skilled violinist educated at the Sydney Conservatorium. Edgar oversees the Leeton Methodist choir andProv ence Tweedie teaches music in Sydney suburbs. The Bombala Literary Institute plans events to boost funds, while upcoming social activities include a sneakey tournament, a new monster euchre event, and the old time ball for King’s Birthday.
Latest figures indicate a Government reform majority in the Legislative Council with varying counts from Caoma and Bugn regions. Totals show Yes leading in several districts, including 680,023 Yes and 649,486 No in the main tally and smaller subreturns such as 566 Yes to 635 No in Caoma, 1093 Yes to 654 No in Bugn.
The Olympia screens Ben Hur a long running best seller to film. Ramon Novarro stars as Ben Hur with Nay McEvoy as Esther in a grand epic depicting Jerusalem and the Christ tale.
An apple kept in the cake box will keep cake moist for a great length of time if the apple is renewed when withered.
A letter from G. B. Lees in the Bombala Times criticizes widespread voter apathy in New South Wales. He argues that neglect of national duty costs the referendum and urges thorough civic enforcement to boost turnout. The writer contrasts nonvoters with those aligned to destructive forces and questions police efforts to target abstainers.
Last weekend Bom Bala beat Nimmitabel 20 to 2 and Bibbenluke defeated Delegate 18 to 8. Reserve grade Cathcart beat Bom Bala 18 to ?, Delegate beat Bibbenluke 7 to 4. This weekend Delegate meet Nimmitabel at Nimmitabel with Bibbenluke hosting Bombala and Delegate meeting Cathcart. Massey Cup goes to Canberra after a 19 to 12 win over Queanbeyan. Cooma chases cup back next Sunday at Queanbeyan.
Tobe Bros advertises groceries and trash services with low prices. Glenn Atooks features all wool blankets in gray sizes 17/0 to 22/6 and white 19/11 to 39 with Vider Bros.
A community notice announces a price presentation dance to Sister O Brean and Mrs O Regan at the School of Arie on Sun Tune. Jents 1/ Ladied a basket. Mrs Ramlin son and Mrs Wilton seek to revive donations.
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