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Newspaper

Robertson Mail

Location

Robertson, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

5

Notable Bowral Notices And Local Obituaries

Mrs H D Ferguson Mittagong suffers a broken collarbone and makes satisfactory progress. Funeral held with an impressive graveside address. Mr KR Munro, ex Bowral Council worker, takes up duty at once. Salvation Army officers Wheeler and Mapp transferred. Olive Murray Royston Burrawong home after throat operation. Mr W Elliott Barrallier injured in a fall from horse treated at Taralga. Weds Eric Bailey welcomes a little girl. both well. Mittaong Golf Club president C H Thompson absent due to gout. W B Carmichael dies in London. widow, two sons, eight daughters survive. Mrs W McJannett Bowral dies aged 86. funeral at Waverley Cemetery. Driver Douglas Cazeon discharged after accident that killed Arthur Pitts. Bowls team selection to visit Queensland features Tom Mack Moss Vale. potential national call.

Obituaries From Bowral Area Highlight Two Longtime Residents

On Tuesday last Bowral mourned Mrs Anns Armstrong aged 80 widow of Thomas Armstrong after 14 days illness. Born Gundary Plains near Goulburn she lived much of her life there before moving to Bowral fifteen years ago. Surviving: sons Herbert Sydney Alfred Armstrong and daughters Jewell Ruby Vera Armstrong and others. Interment at Goulburn with funeral arranged by G Beavan Bowral. Separate death: Mrs Isabella Grant Alcorn aged 61 widow of James Alcorn born Nerragunda, long resident of the district. Five sons and three daughters survive, one son dead in France. Memorial Service in Kangaloon Methodist Church next Sunday at 11 am.

Annie Armstrong Thomas Armstrong Bowral Armstrong Gundary Plains Goulburn Herbert Armstrong Sydney Alfred Armstrong Goul Ness L. E. Schofield Kangaloon Isabella Grant Alcorn

Death of Mr Frank Wharton

Deep sympathy spreads through the Berrima District after the early death of Mr Frank Wharton at 30. Son-in-law of Sir George and Lady Fuller, he married Gwen Fuller four years ago. He died at Darting Point Private Hospital following pneumonia. He had grazing interests in Queensland and lived at Buckhurst Flats Point Piper. Born in Bowen he came to Sydney, educated at King's School, Parramatta, served with the Light Horse in the war, and traveled widely. He leaves a daughter Gwen Doren. His brother Douglas Wharton is a director of Winchcombe Carson Ltd.

Berrima Frank Wharton George Lady Fuller Wharton Gwen Fuller Act Darting Point Queensland Buckhurst Flats Point Piper Bowen Sydney King’s School Parramatta Light Horse Gwen Doreen Douglas Wharton Mr. Wharton Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd

Burrawang Cemetery Needs More Money for Improvements

Burrawang Cemetery Trustees met at the School of Arts with one absentee. W J E Payne was elected chairman and E S Martin Hon Sec reported receipts and expenditure to date. Total work cost £84, £20 2s in hand, £21 2s still required. Materials from the old fence to be sold by public auction on Saturday 17 August. Contractor H Payne drives on, aiming to restore the site’s sacred character.

Burrawang Cemetery School of ‘Arts Ahentee W. J. E .Payne Martin Bec H. Payne

For Sale Classified Ad Mix Bowral Workings

Multiple brief sale notices including items such as a white gravel request and a 24 side valve New Hudson, a Harley Davidson 79 hp in excellent condition with easy terms, all offered by J L Selmes at Bong Bong Street Bowral. Also mentions a Gerwan von Fra Piano inspection invitation and a cheap Chevrolet lorry.

Hudson Harley Davidson

Bowral shopfront remodel aims to boost Bowral trade

Bowral businessman A H Sommers is remodeling his Bong Hong Street premises with a complete set of modern windows and fitments to improve window displays. He says rapid growth required the upgrade to attract customers, promised up-to-date fittings, city-like prices, and improved lighting to showcase goods.

A. H. Sommers Bong Hong Street Bowral

Milk Bill Aims Milk Price Reforms in Parliament

The Milk Bill aims to reform dairy pricing with early introduction requested by the Minister. It proposes a board representation for producers and seeks to place the measure among the first items to be submitted in the next session of Parliament.

Ltd Arthur

Bowral Rinks Face Moss Vale In Lopsided Victory

Two Bowral rinks met Moss Vale at Moss Vale on Saturday with Moss Vale winning 83 to 20. The Bowral players enjoyed a sporting time despite the score, and Moss Vale A’s have challenged Moss Vale B to a dinner match.

Bowral Moss Vale B. MLV

Bowral Hosts Leichhardt In Glebe Park Soccer Match

Bowral Soccer Club meets Leichhardt at Glebe Park on Saturday with hopes of avoiding past failed attempts to lure a South Coast team. Leichhardt, last year’s Protestant Churches Cup winner, is expected to provide strong opposition as Bowral fields Rudge Robertson Yeaman Hulse Waine Burrows Yeamans Neill Findley Miller Bomer with reserve J. Play starts at 3 16.

Bowral Leichhardt Glebe Park Rudge Robertson Yeaman Hulse Waine Burrows Yeamans Neill Findley Miller Bomer

Horse Show Society Officers Elected at Bowral

Bowral Horse Show Society held its Tuesday meeting with 18 members present. Officers elected include President Bryce Beard. Vice-Presidents Theo Smal senior, R G Walker, F Engelbert, H Sheaffe, W Grimmond, A Plumb. Hon Treasurer W Pickles. Auditors H F Venables and W Grimmond. Delegates to South Coast Union: President, Treasurer, Small and Walker. Secretary E Waine reappointed. Next Gymkhana set for 14 September.

Bowral Horse Show Society Bryce Beard Messrs Theo. Smal Enior R. G. Walker F. Engelbert H. Sheaffe W. Grimmond A. Plumb W. Pickles H. F. Venables South Coat Union Small and Walker E. Waine

Electorate realignments proposed for regional NSW

The tentative plan shifts Moss Vale and Bundanoon to Goulburn, Campbell Town and Camden to Wollondilly, and Crockwell and Taralga into a new Yar electorate. Objections will be reviewed by the Commission, with the final plan likely following these lines.

Moss Vale Bundanoon Goulburn Campbelltown Camden Wollondilly Crockwell Taralga Yar Scema

Mittagong School of Arts Elects New Officers

A special meeting of the Mittagong School of Arts committee elected officers for the year. Chairman A. N. Chew led as the meeting opened with nominations for President. Messrs A. M. Smith and A. N. Chew declined. W. Terry was elected President and pledged to restore the institution to its former high standard.

Mittagong School of Arta A. N. Chew Messrs A. M. Smith W. Terry Smith Mess. A. M

Velmol Hair Product Promises Long Lasting Combable Shine

Velmol claims to keep hair combed all day with a greaseless, stainless formula that is absorbed by the scalp and leaves hair soft and pliable. Available from chemists and stores including E. L. Brake, Bowral.

Bette Elmo E. L. Brake Bowral

Local notices from Bowral and district events and ads

Smith and A N Chew Library Committee and several other committees listed for Bowral area. Monthly meeting to elect secretary and review sub committees. Fire Brigade to run a dance ward of the School of Arts on date to be fixed. Duff dates for dances provided. Various local ads include Bonlik Health Salt agent and a matchless motor cycle for sale. In Memoriam service for Isabelle Grant Abornive at Methodist Church Kangaloon, August 11. Funeral director notes for Bowral motor funerals.

Methodist Church Kangaloon Isabelle Grant

Eggs Marketing Board rules limit within Noattai and Wollondilly shires

Regulations of the Eggs Marketing Board apply locally only within the Shires of Noattai and Wollondilly. They do not apply in local municipalities or in the Shire of Wingecarribee.

Eggs Marketing Board Ems Noattai Wollondilly Wingecarribee

Flower Show and Fete at Merrigang School of Arts

An advertisement lists a Flower Show and Fete at Merrigang FROWRAL School of Arts scheduled for Thursday September 19. Also offers for hire, sales, and business notices from local trades including Chevrolet tipping truck for hire and pure bred white leghorn chicks for sale.

Frowral School of Arts Pouluy Yards Lyall Saver Mittagong

Shopping Rush Overtakes Market With Keen Buyers

Thousands flocked to the market drawn by strong buying interest and brisk activity. Shoppers reported steady lines, with vendors noting a wide range of goods and record early-bird purchases despite uncertain weather.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. D. Ferguson Mittagong KR. Munro Bowral Council Ones Salvation Army Capt Wheeler Mapp Olive Murray Royston Burrawong Clive Private Hospital North Sydney Mr. W. Elliott Barrallier Mr. Elliott Eric Bailey Mittagong Golf Club C. H. Thompson Howe W. B. Carmichael Hawthornes Hotel Cecil London Carmichael W. McJannett Balmain J. McDonald C. N. Griffin McJannett Joseph Lossby Waverley Cemetery Douglas Cazeon Arthur Pitts Bowral District Hospital The Sun Tom Mack Tom Palro Mrs. Alcorn Sir George Fuller R Sale Neuaris Gerwan von Fra T. McDonagh J. L. Selmes Bong Bong Street E. Hobbs Beasley G. Gregory Griffin Sheerman Robson Harrson, & Browne Wheeler, Watts, Goss L. Marks Oe Ccesaes Tomley, Bernados M’grath Anderson Moss Vale A's Horse Show Society Velmol J. Goodfellow Pia Lout Mors Vale Reward Trebek Phone 129 E. F. Davia Main Street Memenger'e Lou Bunter G. van Amba Holly Street Station Street Telephone Morris Bandooley St Intersat H. M. Oxley A. Jones Southey Street Paul- TF Davis Bow W._STOKES AND SONS Motor Bluebird Bureau Suapit Stokes Merrigang Henrietta Hose Alpine Uttons M. Duddle Taller Movs Vale Chevrolet Grafford House Bendooley S T George Street North P.O aeAe Ee Sitiehaae Weeee
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