08 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented reports detail a string of local items including a Girl Guides bake stall, Bankstown area rail staff funding prizes, rainfall and Post Office totals, dairy and timber prices, a ratepayers referendum statement, a Queanbeyan court minor offense, stock rates clarification, a Red Cross dance and bridge party, and railway cattle yards planned at Jincumbilly with local resistance and proposed self-build offers.
Miss Edith Nicholson daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Nicholson of Woolingubra Cathcart died in Bombali Hospital after years of invalidism. Interment was at Aatay burial ground with family present. Service led by Rev A J Barrett. The piece notes public bodies ending meetings and queries about funding for community institutions amid reliance on dances and functions. It also recalls a bush nurse debate and a stockman fending off attacking hawks near Mungindi with a stock whip.
The Bibbenlake club hosts a series of matches including the McGoldrick Gold Cup and Rusarvo Cup rounds. Delogute figures and refereeing disputes shape the results as Ronburg faces Bibbenlake in the 3.16 McGoldrick Cup and other seconds competition actions unfold.
A Sydney reviewer lauds the Fox Fox film Cavalcade at the State Theatre calling it a triumph of production and human achievement. Wynyard and Jane Marriott receive high praise for superb performances while camera work is hailed for unforgettable scenes including a funeral depiction. The article notes the film will screen at the Olympia this Saturday and Monday.
A letter from the Postmaster General to Hon J A Perkins notes Bibbonuks Shire Council Bombala and Tambo Shire Council Bruthon seeking a telephone link between Geluntipy and Delagate. It concludes the revenue and maintenance costs are too high for current funds, but promises continued attention when conditions permit.
On Tuesday evening a special jig-saw event at the residence of Mr. Eric Humph raised nine pounds for the Presbyterian Church. The gathering included visitors from Bibbenlake and Bombaly with games music and competitions. Mrs J Smith contributed piano items that were well received.
J Borrest won the Quarterly Spoon with a score of 232 out of 240. The prize list names A Kim bee 11, Hellaite 7, H Roberts 6, J Forrest 5, T Hite 4, J revan ion 4, R Hamaiond 3. About eight local wives intend to compete in Bugas club annual prize shoot.
Our Own Correspondent reports Rifle Club members earned medals in two stages with scores led by Bob Rumph and C W Rumph. A School of Arts tournament at 100 up produced tight rounds with Irvin, Einstadt, Beresford, Bellchambers and Wilson advancing through rounds to a final won by D Wilson over B Binstadt.
The report records 33 inches of rain this month and a 6 to 0 hockey defeat for Delegate A at Ribbenlake. A golf winner is BR Liddle. Delegate footballers beat Pambula 20 point margin. Delegates meet to rename Jimenbuan Tom Bong Road League to Jimenbuan Delegate Road League and plan Main Roads Board inspections of the route.
At Bangalow police court on Friday Jack Garrod faced assault charges after striking Len Webster on a football field. The matter was reported to Langue, which took no action. Garrod was fined £2 and ordered to pay £0 2 in costs covering medical and hospital expenses. The magistrate noted the plaintiff could seek compensation.
A fast open clash at Bibbenlake ended with both Bombala and Bibbenlake unable to score. Faulty handling and rough tactics marred the game. Bedingfield and Helmer starred for Bibbenlake while Elton and McLennan led Bombala's attack. Next Sunday’s third clash looms as a keen decider.
Hoop damage truncated report notes Gumnuta beat Cowheart by five goals to nil last Sunday on the Recreation Ground. Goal scorers included Mrs Wise with two, Marian Welds Blassie Nichol son and Eileen Lavelle each. Next Nimmitabel Challenge Cup match expected against Bih Heuluke with a good turnout anticipated.
Notice from USA asst secretary KNOPP listing supplier actions and payments. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but refer to Coastal area and stock issues with September 3 date mentioned. Action requested by Monday.
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