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Newspaper
Robertson Advocate
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
2
Advertisement lists Very Best Bread and Confectionery and Choicest Creamery Butter fresh daily. Agents for Schweppe's Soda Water and Cordials. Large consignment of American dainties. Furniture carpets linoleums wall papers ironmongery crockery and renovation supplies. Full stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes stationery fancy goods toys and more.
Robertson Advocate reports a local meeting of the Kangaloon Band with performances by several artists and remarks by the chairman. It also notes the recovery of stones from Moss Vale docks and the return to owners, plus a horse theft incident on Tarago road and gun club shooting events at Hillview. A market day at Hillview, Button Forest, opened by Sir Harry Rawson aided All Saints Church funds with lively stalls and local dignitaries presiding.
A Monday evening dance at the Association Hall Bowral drew about 30 couples to support the cricket club. Music was by BE Jones piano and E H Poole violin with extra by T Chapman. Also notes on visitors to Dowrel and a Royal Bowral School of Arts entertainment by Mrs Mareden’s company.
A solemn Saturday service at 81 Jude's Bowral marked the consecration of the new church. Archbishop Saumeres Solth led the rite with Rev. H Asumaree Smith and Rev. E Hargrave among those present. The history noted the foundation by Alfred Barry in 1846 and details of the building’s funding and donors, including the land gift by Mrs J Nand and the organ and windows from public subscriptions. The church measures 63 by 90 feet, seats 450, and its design honors the Glory of God and welfare of mourners as the Primate urged continued support for church ministry.
Sydney office of the Railway Commissioners reports inquiry into Moss Vale bush fires. The letter notes that fires may originate on railway property or from adjacent land. It states railway personnel take precautions to prevent sparks, but nearby landowners neglect clearing and burning off debris. No liability can be accepted.
Auction notice at Mittagong for farm implements held on a Saturday afternoon. J. G. listed consignor and contact details indicate a sale time around 3 pm with late entries or catalog notes.
The first annual meeting of the Howral Picnic Race Club faced rain and postponements yet produced a lively day. Jockey Doyle was injured, Leapfrog and Redlight jockey disqualified after a late inquiry, and Me Niven’s Baden winning the Miers Cup amid strong local support. Officers, prizes, and council notes filled the evening, with tributes to the injured rider and club president Keigwin.
Advertisements invite tender for repairs and sale of Beddington cottage Bowral plus late Jimiewu Hill Estate. First meeting of newly elected hospital committee set for tomorrow. Jockey Doyle recovering, and local bowling club matches recorded with scores. Court fines at Mow Vale. suspected stolen vegetables and rifle misuse noted. Local notices include hospital gift consideration and town auction plans.
A garbled medical advertisement hawks Sander & Sons Eudaly Tti Extract as a universal cure all. It warns against other preparations and promotes the product for diphtheria fever catarrh and kidney cures, claim safe, rapid results though the copy warns of serious side effects and urges readers to reject competitors.
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