Remembrance Notice and Local News From Bombala
Obituary notes Harriet Helmers who died in November 1935 aged 50, survived by W C Helmers and children Charles Gladys Charlotte and Walter. local wool shipments from Anda reported, along with a Bombala bridge project approval at Riverview and tenders to follow. transfer of Mr O P.S. to Sydney. OWA ball postponed to February. a wool truck accident near Little Bill on Orbost Bend road left the driver injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmers
Harriett
Va Helmeky
W. C. Helmers
Charles
Gladya
Charlotte
Walter
W. Halaers
Riverina
Little Bill
Orbost-Bendoe
Betwen Goongerrah
Bonang
Delegate Hospital
Bombalelash
Mendham
Garden fete and local notices in Bombala region
News items report a Garden Fete tomorrow by the GWA and various community notices. Services mention sales of Mrs Platts estate lot, a doctor’s illness, local events at Cathcart and Cooma, school of arts finances, and a polo of public posts. Transport delays, hospital stays, and a postal clerk transfer are noted along with crop price shifts and political visits.
A Song of Sixpence and Taxation Grievances
A verse layering satirical protest on high taxes and air and travel charges. The speaker mocks government profit, election time rhetoric, and the burden of stamp duties, air rates, and travel costs. The poem compares taxation to a perpetual pie draining pockets, lasting from life to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
P. and
AlLara
Dances at Exhibition Hall promise big Sisters event
Tomorrow night at the Exhibition Hall the Sisters of St Joseph hold a dance with many expected attendees. Indy's and gent l shaft prizes offer a trophy for second, drawing euchre players, while tables in the supper room will seat a large crowd. Music by the Bombala orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exhibition Hall
Sisters of St.Joseph
Indy
Deaths in Bombala District After Long Illness
Obituary notes the death of Mr. John Toms at Bombala Hospital after a long heart illness. Funeral service held at St. Matthias Church, with interment in the old cemetery where his parents lie. Survived by wife Miss Die Sherrin, two children Fred and Hilda, and brothers and sister named. Funeral tributes and sympathy pour in amid family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toms
Bombala
St. Matthias Church
TM. Cutcliffe
Toms
Mig
Sydney
Billiards results and a Bombala funeral report
Tournament results show J Bedingfield and D McGoldrick leading 60 40 in a 200 160 scoreline with other matches including A Lenehan 40 and Poster 60. The report also records the funeral of Albert Cootes in Bombala with soldiers at the interment and details of his death in the war era, plus obituary for Alfred J Morris of Pendle Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bedingfield
D. McGoldrick
A. Lenehan
Poster
A Wise
J. Beileiter
Albert Cootes
Bombala
Ogland
England
Shem
Catcliffe
Arthur Beileiter
R. Perkins
Coates
Ovent
D. Dunmore
R. Wilton
Australia
Davis
G. Dungmore
FH. Miller
Goldberg
V. J. McDonald
Patteisk
Bedingfield
Y. J. Lomas
Charles Cootes
Charles , Coates
Charles "Coates
Tye'vanion
Mila
P. Tracey
Air Pageant Thanks Letter to Editor Praises Local Club
James L Reece writes to thank the local B B L A sub branch for cooperation in a Sunday air pageant. Poor weather prevented Bom Bala flights but pilots and others were pleased with takings and publicity from the newspaper.
Influenza Prevalence and Local Accidents in Bibbenluke
Influenza is very prevalent here with many down. C Barwick wins Wrights new house tender and starts work. S Allen suffers an old-complaint attack. admitted to Bombala Hospital. Shooter’s team wins at Wimmitabel after a close run. Jack Murdoch taken to Cooma Hospital with a serious bowel hemorrhage. Friday blood transfusion given. condition improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Barwick
N. H. Wright
5. Allen
Bombala Hospital
Wimmitabel
Jack Murdoch
Cooma Hospital
Brooklyn Shed
A. Caldwell
Commercials Goldsbrough Mort and Co sale strong demand
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd reports an auction sale of 6662 bales with a firm market and a five percent overall advance. Withdrawals were heavy due to owners reserves while buyers from Bradford Pranse Belgium Germany Italy and America supported the market alongside local mills. Through private sales since the last auction 6809 bales were sold including multiple consignments with varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort and Co, Ltd
Bradford
Pranse
Belgium
Germany
Italy
America
G. Garter
Barraba
J. B. Dunlop
Boorawa
B. B. Marina
Young
W. J. Law ‘Ton
Gunning
T. J. Denyer
Harden
L. J. Brassil
Yass
Allan Collins and Brothers
Dalton
R. W. Wood
Melbourne Wool Prices in Week Ended November 21 1936
The Melbourne Woolbrokers area reports Greasy Wool average price 16 53d per lb or £20 7s 4d per bale, based on an average bale weight of 295.68 lbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Delegate Hospital Infant Dies in Pneumonia Anzac Bazaar Held
Rainfall figures and financial notes from the CWA meeting report a £26 4/5 credit balance. An 18 month old infant of Mr and Mrs Price died after a week of pneumonia at Delegate Hospital. The Presbyterian bazaar and flower show succeeded despite fair weather. A Melbourne Delegate road transport support motion passed, with funds opened for the Hawkers Defence front. A recruitment plea seeks two young men for station work from December 8.
Hospital Wool Collections At Stores For Sec
Hospital wool collections listed with names and amounts. Wool can be left at stores or with the Secretary for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Feece
A. S. Stewart
R. Ibs
A. Koya
Witts
Little
Tha
K. Chinnside
Bulslong
Akin
Tenders invited for alterations to OWA REBT building
Tenders invited for alterations to the O.W.A. building with a deadline set for 10 December 1936. Bidders must specify the scope and comply with local construction regulations. Bids to be addressed to the clerk of works at the project site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.W.A
Ek Ndges
Jinagmbilly Siding
J. Miller’s
Shire Omi R
A Hurley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bendoc
Hayiin
Banrarra
Church OF England
H.C
Parma Kearias
Methodist
Parsons
Memoriam
Anda
Garavel Bay
Victoria Park
Main Roads Department
Riverview
Macandrews
G.W.A. Garden
Mr. Dawson
Mrs. Platts
Win Dorl
Boga
Galloway
Cathcart
Snowy River
Cenferphce
Cooma
den School of Arts
Imley Shire
Burragate
Braidwood School of Arts
Bombala School of Arts
Bibbenlake Comedy Company
Cathsart
Bibbenlake School of Arts
Clashcart Exhibition Society
John Murdoch
Nimomitabel
Nimmitabel
Murdoch
Perkins
M.P
Postal Department
Brown
Director of Posts and Telegraphs
W. W. Moffat
Cootamundra
Recreation Seave
P.m.g's
Jack and Jill
P.M.G
Tack
Jill
Whitehead Opticians
Hinaary
Janey
Bombala Imperial Hotel
Dhanary
Wid
Saouney
Nam
Rowley's
I. Wilton
V. H. Dent
Ant
V. D. Cotterill
P. Wiss
V. L. Wilton
of Sullivan
Bird
J. Dent
Dansmore
Ae Ingram
V. J. Welds
V. D
Alfred J.morris
Pendle Hill
Norris
Eleanor Payne
Stan
Maud
Hileen
Manchester Unity Oddfellows' Lodge
Bombala Rifle Club
Bibbenluke
Melbourne Wool Sales
ORRIS
C.W.A
Shake
Presbyterian
Abo
Delegate
Haukars
E. G.P
Livgeitt
Hospital Wool
C.W.A. Younger
Netaore Eequest
Acta
Bibbenlake Shire
Shire
Dicuot
Queensland Outlaws
Anapesiate
Supreme Horsemen
Ulimdah
Norte
Bapdoo Sports Olu
Smalley
N. Sea
Treas
Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Co
B. Ruxton
Stor
Dai
Batueday
Muteupolita Stla
South Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
H. Biswman
Itie Master's
Wales
Walt Tay
Benggh
Preston Madi Fx
Fuith Fall
Rot Anit Gathods Ray Payee Tuning
Blazer
Aue Blazers
Bembale
Bombala Town
H. Dawson Hee
Wellington Street
Bridge Street
Gooma
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