29 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1933
Page
1
The Miller family expresses sincere thanks to Yuan Dr defferis Sister Thomas and Nic Btu for their kindness toward their ill relative. They note gratitude for wreaths telegrams letters and cards and to friends who offered support.
The report mentions wine rabbit taps found in an eagle nest in a tree near Bendigo Vie, a cottage near the Bemboka hatter factory destroyed by fire last week occupied by Mr. O Wilton, and the death of Mr. Henry Guthrie of Candela after a long illness. The Victorian Country Roads Board allocates £2500 for relief works on the Bonang to Lane road. Expressions of sympathy were offered to a proprietor and family. Light showers this week total 23 points with a further 36 points last night, bringing the month total to one hit.
Mr and Mrs James Toms of Schumaker's Creek marked their Golden Wedding with a family gathering. He has served Burnima Estate fifty years and remains active at seventy four. The report also notes a Canberra hotel liquor information case dismissed, a soccer bout with a three pound fine for a referee assault, a fatal collision miss, and the formation of the Victorian Southern Riverina Society of Export Lamb and Mutton Producers aiming to boost export lamb quality and supply under the Ottawa Agreement.
Committee in charge aim for social and successful event at the Bombala Exhibition Hall on Friday October 20. The hall will be decorated and preparations guarantee a fine evening with music supper and a novelty lancers contest involving the Grand United Lodge the public and Manchester Unity. A memorial note recalls the Loyal Goldberg Broz E R Leonard and Prince Arthur Lodge in Bombala Son, and M J Goodman.
Report notes Mr O'Brien delivering about £700 in gold from five to six weeks of work on the Pambula goldfield. A school social at Ando was postponed in respect to Mr and Mrs Miller who recently lost their son. Orbost Butter and Produce Co Ltd shows a profit of £483 for year to June 30 with 472 tons 10 cwt produced, 55 tons less than prior year. Astra Airways exploring a Bega to Sydney route with landing ground plan, fare around £4, and connection to Victoria motor services.
Relief work continues in main street with culverts widening. Rainfall totals 178 points at the post office for the month and 1645 points for the year. Football and hockey give way to tennis with a district competition planned. Delegate defeats Bombala 13 to 4 to win the Supporters' Cup. football, finance, and court news interleave with local crime and entertainment as Sydney court cases are summarized and Wagstaffs praise a local breakfast motto.
Two weddings are recorded in Bombala area notices. Francie Lyle wed Nellie Trene at St Matthias with Broadfoot officiating and a Newcastle Sydney honeymoon. Miss May Arthur married W Barron at St Andrew's Presbyterian with Barratt officiating, guests at Masonic Hall, and reception notes praising decorations and music.
The Houthwear Monaro Cricket Association met at Bibbenluke to elect a new body and settle matters. A balance of £2 16 3 was reported. The old association was disbanded and funds to be presented to Mr. Skene who leaves the district.
John Fulton of this district is ill at Eden. Carl McCoy irrigated eucalyptus at Archer's Flat this week. Cathcart footballers beat Ribbenlake 10 to 9 in a cup match last Saturday. A public meeting decided to host a banquet and dance at the School of Arts on Wednesday night. Bro H P OConnor received an inscribed serving stick for his services as Social Secretary from Star of Ostheart Lodge GUOOF at a meeting last night.
The Diggers Ball committee met on September 21 and set the Madhutters Night program for November 10 with contests for largest smallest prettiest and most comical dota. The ball will echo Alice in Wonderland and a debutante presentation may be arranged with invited prospective debutantes contacting any league member.
A special meeting of the Country Women's Association Bombala branch in the Host Room discussed forming Groups into Districts and decided against the proposal. Arrangements for a bridge euchre party and dance at the School of Arts on October 6 were finalized with admission set at Q/-. Open order prizes of 10/ were planned for bridge and euchre winners.
Local Land Board held at Bombala Court House on Tuesday with members Butterfield Shaw and Miles. Decisions covered several On Land and road enclosure matters including Gardner Dromgold OFlore and McLeod requests, with postponements and limited appearances, and grazing agricultural and road purchase applications awaiting next ballot and meeting.
The Exhibition Hall looked lavish on Wednesday night for the R C Ball. Sister Connolly led a devoted team designing pale pink lattice and shaded lighting with peach blossoms at the entrance and on the orchestra stand. Over £40 was taken, signaling renewed church event hopes as plans to restore the annual ball proceed. Secretaries Mrs R Stewarty and Miss Killian organized supper and clerical duties, with J Byrnes and A Pies lay assisting at the door. Bombala orchestra supplied music, with Mr George Lowe in his familiar role.
Breeders list includes 60 Hereford bullocks mostly eight years, 60 Black Poll bullocks, 0 bullocks with quality, 0 Poll heifers and calves, 10 Hereford steers, 15 Black Poll yearling heifers and steers, 36 Hereford yearling steers, 10 Hereford yearling steers one mark, 20 Hereford Shorthorn halfers and steers one mark, 20 Hereford Shorthorn steers 1 to 1¼ years, plus 100 mixed cattle, station bred, from G A Reed, delegate NSW.
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