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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists December and November church times for Methodist and Church of England in Bombala Cathcart Beengong Sydney. Entries include 11 am and 7 30 pm services, with names such as Ray J.C. Mareen Roche absent, and Advent 1 references.
The column reports Les Sharp in Bombala Hospital with pleurisy and pneumonia, Fred Vial's children treated for scarlet fever, and a Redfern tragedy where an infant was drowned by an older sibling. It notes Father Roche leaving for Sydney and Queen Alexandra's death at Sandringham aged 80. Also mentions local exams, eye injuries, and Bombala fund progress for a £1000 scholarship.
The accounts show receipts from stalls and donations totaling £112 5s 6d with detailed allocations for Fancy Stall £40 14s, Sweets Stall £15 17s 4d, Refreshment Stall £95 3s 6d, Fish Pond £19 3d, Hoopla £2 18s 3d, Door £8 14s, Sundries £3 4s 8d. Expenses were £12 2s 3d, net balance £100 38s. thanks expressed to Mrs Hedsonfield and others for support during their son's illness.
Fragmented item notes a Thursday event at a convent with a concert and dance. Mentions Mr W and Palmer departing on December 9 and references to unclear figures and products including British tyres.
A local festival featured Mr Prank Tweedie and his daughter Norma competing in singing violin and dance events. Tweedie won one first and two seconds in solo singing while Norma achieved two firsts and five seconds across nine sections. A Wagen boy edged her in violin.
The Loyal Prince Arthur Lodge held a well attended event at the Bombala School of Arts last Friday with visitors from Ribbenlake and Delegate. Gro Cheel presented Harold Payne with Past Grand Master’s regalia. Miss Thelan Travanion led music. Talvis Leonard was M.G. and a satisfying supper followed. Stakeholders praised Vita-Lick’s value and local suppliers advertised as usual.
A long list of Merino ewes wethers and lambs offered from Brindley Park Willandra Lachlan Riverina and adjacent properties. Sheep described by age breed marks shorn dates and origin with 1900 plus head in multiple lots ready to load the day after sale at store stock rates.
Rain did not delay shearing and wool markets moved swiftly to market. A charity dance at Corrowong raised about £20 for St Philip Church car fund. Trustees in Delegate Town plan a Commoners vote on land exchange. Delegates Cup tennis match at Wendylen ended in an 87 game draw. Journalist James Edmonds visited from Eden and Orbost after a 30 year gap.
Rockton Chamber of Commerce presses for a weekly Rockton to Weeragua mail link to connect with Bombala to Rockton and Cann to Weeragna routes. Postal Inspector O Connor notes initial residents favor the Rockton Weeragua service with a twelve month trial and careful business review.
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