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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
1
Friday services listed for Methodist including Bolleiew Bareaford and Bombala with afternoon and evening sessions. Church of England notes Bombala services at 8 am and 7 30 pm with Evensong at Cathcart and Bibyouluke areas.
News and Notes item lists Bombala Sheep Show entries class next Wednesday Miss R M Ray appointed local agent for Baluffelds Sewing Machines October 14 last day for dog registration See HL R Bryan before that date Venus Bopr ing 19 6 case Venus Kerosane 14 Sjcasd Hothwell Motor Oil 6 8 gallon Hepat Bombala to members Supplies now available Postmaster General informs Hon Sir Austin Chapman that Hob erts Dibbsdale Rockton request for improved mail service is under consideration
The N.8.W. State Parliament faces a salary increase of £28 000 yearly as a new Bill passes the House. Bombala items note a local optician visit, school street stall for hospital funds, a snake encounter near Eden, and discussion on Wool shipping strikes and Bombala railway loading upgrades.
A deputation from the Monaro tableland and Far South Coast districts urges the New South Wales and Victoria governments to link Sydney with Melbourne via a Canberra Monaro route. They seek connecting lines from Bombala to Orbost and Twofold Bay, arguing benefits for interstate traffic and closer settlement. They cite Gippsland associations and a Victorian pledge to discuss with NSW Railways.
Mr KD Reid Railway Commissioner states the Cooma Bom Line motor train is delayed due to two mishaps and will miss the summer timetable. A larger, more powerful service with 50 seats is planned for the later summer season. The Public Works Committee will hold an inquiry into the Bombhala Eden railway with evidence taken at Bombala Cathcart Eden and other centers during weekend sittings. Interested parties may send names to the Secretary.
An old newspaper notice promotes the Sheep Show featuring hosiery and silk goods. Emanuel advertises crepe de chine and Fuji silk hose in several shades. Special sale on crepes and striped silk items with bulk yardage and spring goods offered.
Sunny days last week spur motorists to weekend trips with many heading to the coast. Metimbula, near Bombala, offers boating on a lake and surfing beaches. The Progress Association has spent about £150 to improve Short Point Recreation Reserve, adding a shelter shed with water and two bathing sheds. Lake View Hotel provides home from home accommodation with proprietor Mr Robigeon catering to tourists.
The committee will hear evidence at Bombala on an early date regarding the expediency of building a railway from Bombala to Eden. Those wishing to submit evidence should send their names to A Blenkin Secretary Parliament House Sydney.
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