02 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
1
News and notes report local events including the Melbourne Cup, trout season opening, cattle movement to Cathcart, Bowdale Cann motor service starting Tuesday, hospital staff workloads and ball takings, and electoral addresses by W H Wood. It mentions a Rockton Bomala mail tender and a Bombala delegate service bid.
Rockton visit planned by the Bowibela Federal. Mrs Hamilton Reed dies at Bondogo. District hotels tighten liquor rules. Mt Darragh road work expected to finish February. Warnings about a Sydney ad line and a thrill picture shown at the Olympia. The Daily Advertiser marks 60 years with long-serving staff. Obituaries note John Whitehead, age 84, and Mrs Ingram, 77. Public meetings planned for an agricultural bureau at Outhcart with C Crane and J M Coleman speaking.
Wednesday notes report frost damage to fruit and potato crops and a farewell event planned as J G Stawstt arranges to switch on the electric light. Mrs Downey district resident dies aged 79 after three months illness. Funeral attended. St Joseph’s Bazaar total £200. King Competition results list winners Richard Walker, Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Ivill e. Miss Bervill named Belle of the Ball by popular vote.
Woodgars 4 Culthorpa reports a buoyant cattle sale at Bombala Sale Yards on November 1 with strong bids from Delegate Cooma Queanbeyan and the Coast. Most lines cleared with exceptional prices on two Bold Bhorthorn steers and varied prices for fat cattle and heifers. Cattle sale planned again for December.
Master Ernest Watson Laddie met with an accident at the Public School yesterday morning while playing with other boys He slipped on a stone while jumping to catch a ball and fell He was taken to Dr Jeffevis by the Rev Mr Brealfoot and the Headmaster The doctor ordered his removal to the Hospital where a dislocated elbow and a fracture of the upper arm were found
A H Wright of Tomtong describes field observations on Monaro land and Crookwell practices. He details soil types, carrying capacities, paddock division, and a Crookwell trial with Corriedale flocks, noting fertilised clover sowing and high stocking rates on red basaltic soil.
Sale notice for a going concern includes one 19a engine, double cylinder, circular saw, band saw, belt drive components, a blacksmith shop setup with wheels and belts, and several buildings. Itemization is incomplete but implies sale due to ill health. Located in Kelly, Adaminaby area.
Bibbenlake Shire Council announces elections for two councillors per riding to be held Saturday December 1 1928. Nomination day is Friday November 9 1928 with nominations declared at Bombala Council Chambers at 12 noon. Nomination papers require prescribed details and must be delivered by November 8 1998 before 5 pm to Returning Officer GEG D Langley Shire Clerk.
Monaro Shire Council invites tenders for a road project at Bald Hill on Cooma Road. Tenders must include security equal to 5 percent of the tender amount and be received by 4 PM on 20 10 28. The lowest acceptable bid will be awarded. H H Solonon is Shire Clerk.
A fragment from a Sydney sale advertises children's coats and suits with up-to-date styles, boys trousers and knickers, youth reform garments, silk and khaki pieces, and cotton tweed knickers, priced from 4/6 to 16/6 and up. The catalog highlights ranges in gabardine, flannel trousers, and neckties with emphasis on affordable youth and men’s wear.
A Wool Growers association announces a large wool buyer will operate locally. They offer to pay all commissions to growers and invite inquiries with details on arrangements. Slang and partial footnotes reference Court House and a date, with 49 head mixed young cattle noted among figures.
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