17 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
1
Burton of Bowral lists Ceplon Blend and Eyelon Blend tea prices with stock at La Nossetts Bowral Astor Tea Roots Moss Vale. Resbertaun Moss Vale showrooms offer Selby Live Wit products. Bong Bong Street Bowral advertises electrical supplies shades batteries and a cafe on site with daily fresh cakes and pastries.
To residents of Bowral and district I state that due to profiteers I have relocated my hatchering business to better premises opposite the Soldiers' Memorial. Customers will find the same best quality meat at the lowest city prices with civility and attention, including dressed poultry.
A短 street address line for Bowral shows Bong Bong Street A Crabtree contact with phone number 326 Bowral.
A reader letter argues against Prohibition, outlining economic and social concerns. The author claims millions would be wasted, liberties curtailed, and enforcement costs high. Suggestions include retaining alcohol legality while reducing crime and public disorder. The piece cites taxation and enforcement as key issues. The author also notes potential societal harms and praises moderate approaches.
The Mall editor surveys Prohibition’s impact on town life and local businesses. He estimates annual losses into the tens of thousands and argues that funds saved or redirected could boost wages and demand for food clothing and amusements, noting how prohibition could reorder local commerce and spending.
Letter from A Wilson argues against prohibition advocates plans to curb traveler accommodations. It asserts a traveller should not be forced to use a hotel and that prohibitive policies would remove essential shelter. responses condemn coercive hotel duties and advocate keeping travelers’ freedom intact.
A local Editor Letter argues for Prohibition to curb alcohol harm, estimating annual costs at £0,604,000 and urging Australians to vote against privileging alcohol access. It cites historic wine culture and asserts self control limits while warning of rural industry impact, with continuation promised on Page Five.
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