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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
A heartfelt obituary notice marks the 1917 death of a mother on October 12. It honors the memory with a loving tribute from Mary O’Reilly and others in the family.
The family of Charles William Frese thanks friends neighbors and community for letters cards and telegrams sent after the death. They value the support during this difficult time and appreciate the kind thoughts.
October 14 is last day for dog registrations. Mr H B Bryan handles forms. Bombala business noted with Bonaba the photographer now open until October 31. War donations listed with a correction from Adam Oliver. Defence telegrams report Lieutenant W Forsythe wounded in France. Local film previews and upcoming Mary Pickford drama teased for next week. A Palestine front letter conveys sympathy for Mrs Elton over her son’s death. tribute to Lance Corporal Jardine and Pte Elton’s comrades.
Local notices report a first sale by Stelgart and Gerathy at Cathcart with described livestock and pence, Bombala ground match results with Bombala visitors and scorers, a rifle range event results list, cormorant hunting controversy and a money tender roundup for Shive contracts. Also listed are a Mount Cooper clearing sale details, an Emanuel visit advertisement, film program notes, voluntary military ballot plans, Anglican Synod discussions on land sales, and Candelo cattle yarding prices and outcomes.
A district voice urges action against cattle and horses wandering on main roads between Aston and Bombala. Reports note 40 head seen on the six mile stretch, with other roads affected. Also reports injuries to Master Don Wayes and Master Tarle Davis, plus Red Cross and War Chest fundraising totals and a shipment of clothing to Warwick Buildings.
Large livestock auction advertised at Wogl Shed Yards Mount Cooper Station near Holt's Flat. 1000 Merino wethers ages 1 4 years from Raeburn and Minar lines plus 700 Lincoln ewes over 1 year. many cattle including Shorthorn, Jersey, and crossbred stock. Sale includes stud and pure bred animals, with usual rebates to buyers. Entons seed potatoes also offered.
News confirms deaths of three soldiers: Pte William James Skipper killed in action, Pte Arthur Lesleighter killed in action, and Pte R Sloan died of wounds after enlisting in Bombala. The Ty. Carruthers informed families on return from Soulburn, and their names were read at Sunday memorial service at St Matthias Church.
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