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Robertson Mail

Location

Robertson, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

2

Local Notices From Bowral And Burrawang Area

The Burra wang resident Daddy Parker was admitted to District Hospital in weak condition. Tenders invite rights for Moss Vale Show Ground sports meeting in September. Bowral Soccer Club to meet Thursday at Whatmans Rooms 7.45 pm. Bowlers Club special meeting to discuss club house extension. Grand Ball hosted by BILPSA at School of Arts on 2nd August with juveniles dancing until 10:30 pm and adults until 2 am. Discussion on bridle tracks through Herrima bushland. The Empire screens The Magic Flame with Ronald Coleman and Wilma Bonky, plus a supporting film A Thief in the Dark. A humorous note on a longevity claim about four sisters totaling 328 years, and a correction about a larger family total. Cash and Carry Stores expanding in Bowral. Bowral Cash and Carry opening next Thursday with cost-price lines. Bowral Horse Show Society notes insurance policy plans for Loseby Park and Gymkhana officials for September 8, plus advertising manager appointment and support for the Friendly Society’s Union event on Eight-hour Day.

Horse Show Society Bowral Horse Show Society Forbes Society Bowral Council Loseby Park J. J. Wood W. Pritaler J. C. Hodgson Theo Small A. E. Madden Pickles, Bopping

Sealing changes to take effect under new rule

Notice warns that sealing changes must be received by 10 a.m. Saturday or by moon on Wednesday to take effect, with further time windows set to ensure proper handling. Readers advised to ensure documents reach the office by the stated deadlines.

District Hospital to Open New Isolation Block

The monthly committee meeting chaired by Mr. Boardman reported the new isolation ward will be ready soon and invited Dr. Arthur to perform the opening ceremony. Ladies' Auxiliary Committees were invited to help with arrangements while plans for a septic tank were commissioned, and the hut for chronic patients remains under consideration.

Boardman Arthur Department of Public Health

Terrible Accident At Berrima Cement Works

An accident at Con crete Constructions Co. Berrima Cement Works injured Mr. Howells, who was adjusting a wire rope on a winch. His left fingers were torn and lacerated, a portion of a finger was removed at Berrima District Hospital, and he is said to be progressing satisfactorily.

2 Howells Concrete Constructions Co Berrima Berrima District Hopital Marwelle

Bowral Council Debates Loans Licenses and Staff

Bowral council discussed a proposed loan approved by the Governor and advertised a guide listing at eight guineas. A letter from MLA Mack Morton urged motor license issues, and Bowral sought approval to become a licensing center. Permission was given to close Loseby Park for a Gymkhana on September 5, and charges were delegated to the Show Society. Insurance changes were reviewed to cover accident risk at the Show Ground. Accounts totaling £1510 0s 0d were paid, and an extra transformer for Merrigang Street at £450 was approved. Prosecution was decided in a boundary case with Mrs. Brown of Luntreon. A butcher’s shop license was granted to Southern Mountains Butchery. Bowral’s July receipts stood at £3 2s 2d. Two Banyette Street residents proposed tree and grass plots if the street would be upgraded from the loan. Debate over office staffing followed auditors’ recommendations, with disagreement on timing. The clerk defended the audit and endorsed extra staff, leading to unanimous agreement for an additional junior on probation to relieve overtime.

Bowral Horse Show Gymkhana Society Loseby Park Further Society Pum Yimeent Merrigang Street Eabo Brown Luntreon Southern Mountains Crabtree Council Gregory Banyette Street Cordeaux Elliott Bowral Sweeney Messrs. Sweeney Parry

Oldest Member Secret ary For Over Thirty Years

Thomas Viles served as secretary of the Mittagong Branch of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australia for more than thirty years. Born in Sydney in 1812 he settled in Mittagong amid Joadja Shale Mines growth and ran a paddler and harness business known for quality. He linked public life as former municipal council member and mayor and was active in the Methodist Church. The 1924 Jubilee drew former members back to Mittagong as he received a Grand Lodge jewel from the Grand Master.

Ite Thomas Viles Mittagong Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australia Mr. Viles Sydney Joadja Protestant Alliance Lodge Mer. Wiles Brisbane

Butter Makers Confer on Marketing Act and Pools

A conference of about fifty butter factories from the Big Scrub to Bega discussed consolidating marketing efforts under the Marketing Act. Minister Thorby outlined the Act, stressing producers vote to join and a producer elected board, with two government members, to craft regulations.

Te Bega Producers’ Distributing Society W. R Hindmarsh Thorby Coust le Sug Evel Queensland New South Wales Commonwealth

Compulsory scheme backed to unite dairy producers

The Minister explained that once a majority of producers adopt the compulsory plan, a minority will not be allowed to exploit the open market while the pool builds a market benefiting all, whether in the pool or not. The board will coordinate functions without raising administration costs, urging New South Wales leadership for nationwide action.

New South Wales C. E. D. Meares London Meares Great Britain Australia New Zealand

Bowral Bowls Defeated by Campbelltown on Fast Green

Bowral Bowls went to Campbelltown last Saturday and lost 70 to 40 with two rinks defeated. Campbelltown’s fast bare green hindered Bowral’s play while a fine afternoon tea was hosted by the Campbelltown ladies. Next Saturday the doubles trophy semis and finals for Moss Vale and Bowral will be played at Bowral starting 11 pm and continuing at 1.50 pm.

Bowral Campbelltown Marks Jim Moss Vale

Westbrook wins dual in walk trophy contests

Westbrook defeats Stokes 27 23 in a walk trophy challenge and then over Jackson 26 15. Stokes and Jackson are listed as opponents as Westbrook secures consecutive victories in the event.

Westbrook Challenger Stokes Holder Jackson

Prophet of Gloom Predicts Turbulent September Weather

John A. Richards, a weather prophet, warns September will bring a rainy spell with a full moon and frequent showers. He cautions of cold westerly changes and advises sheep farmers to shelter ewes from early September through October to protect lambs.

John A. Richards Mandemar

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R. S. Smith FLOCK Daddy" Parker Burrawang Advt. Bive Bowral Soccer Club Whatman's Rooms Bowlal Bowling Club Bilp.s.aaa School of Arts Herrima Drapery Department Beki Empire Ronald Coleman Wilma Bonky Daily Pie T. Cummins Cummins Stapleton Stormer Wheatley W. Smith Agg Regate Bowral Cash and Carry Company Messrs. FR. S. Smith and Co Mercery Mercery Department BERLE Stephenc Mack Morton Morton Uncheon Opie Jane Te Vale Fryend Bonga Inter Pea Guthrie Wattes Bowral Vy de Nt Sutton Forest Plains Headfire Nether Works Geulurn Sutton Foret D. H Drummond Eric L. Brake MPS Sydney University Telephone Paling WATTS W. J. Paling and CO
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