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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
5
An old style classified item offers used cars for cash or terms. The text also promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for a child's hacking cough as a curious side note.
Rev F C Williams longtime rector of St Stephen’s Mittagong dies at 85 in Croydon. Mrs Williams and Mrs Watkins of Berrima enduring bronchial illness. Mrs H Anthon recovering homeward from hospital. Arthur Reginald Snowdon, aged about 61, found dead in Brisbane Street after moving from Sydney. Former Moss Vale scrutineer, Goulburn Herald staffer, and Moss Vale Musical Society member.
Bowral fielded a strong lineup led by Ro What man H McDonald and F Stubbs against Mittagong in a muddy Mow Vale clash. George Aynsley scored twice and added a later hat trick as Moss Vale replied with Robertson Moss Vale and Joe Churchill tries. Final score Bowral 14 Robertson 8 with Norman Brown outstanding in defense and kicking.
The Berrima Tigers defeated Mitte Gong 21 points to nil at Berrima after a 3-0 halftime lead. Thomas, Weightman, Wrightson scored tries with three conversions by W H Parmeter. A fete for the Sisters of Charity was announced for October 21, 1928 with notices from K Connell Miss M F Hon Seca and Rev J M Coracte.
The locals showcased superb passing, crediting coach A McKinnon once with the Y.M.L.C.A. Club Sydney. He trained individuals with personal sacrifice. Berrima fields a formidable side, regarded as the best in years.
The Providence Times argues that Prohibition has harmed the nation by driving liquor into homes, creating a new drinker class, funding a corrupt bureaucracy, and fostering hypocrisy and cowardice among politicians. It accuses bootleggers, pool-room loungers, and an ill prepared aristocracy of crime and decadence.
Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of 331 45 ft Haranted Poles for particulars refer to Portland Cement United in Berrima. Persons removing firewood, aged posts or otherwise tampering with property may face penalties as previous permissions are cancelled by M. J. Humphries.
A writ directs the Chief Electoral Officer to hold a postal ballot for all electors in the Electoral District of Wollondilly on September 1928 to decide if Prohibition with compensation should apply in New South Wales. Polling places listed across towns and camps. penalties for nonvoters up to two pounds. Returning Officer E. Cook JP. July 1, 1928.
Classified line lists a floor cabinet with built in amplifier cone speaker priced at £49 for electric model £72 00. A mall advertises flexible monthly payments and available options on the chews Rnonivers.
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