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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary text references late delivery of The Mail and mentions bands, a person named Peery, and a Monday handover. Details are garbled. no clear events, dates, or entities beyond The Mail and a vague Monday reference. Provides no resolvable news item or report.
Local notices report a Bewral first grade cricket eluts gathering at the School of Arts on Tuesday 28 August at 6 pm. Prohibition party planned at Empire Theatre on Tuesday next in August. Also notes a rope quoits match between Ray Loman and Roy Whatman, and a court reporting on the Bowrel Case with fines.
A fractious council meeting last week saw Mayor A Goodhew order Aldermen Turnbull and Holloway to retire, triggering a quorum lapse and an adjournment without action. The exchange centered on criticism of a fellow alderman’s tactics, leaving the town's governance in limbo.
A Bowral Bowls Club meeting approved plans to move the club house to the Waren side of the arena and add facilities. Committee members Marks Howat Boayan Italian and Marks were appointed to manage the project with a focus on finances, membership, and attracting visitors from across the state. A fair for doubles is proposed with entry fees and a Saturday date set as discussions continue.
The PARAA and district branches organize a broad district carnival showcasing athletic events, displays, dancing, and cultural performances for public school students. Over 1500 children are expected to participate with hundreds of participants across events, with celebrations led by local officials and a district committee.
The Berrima District Council of the Boy Scouts Ameda met at Mose Vale on Monday night with strong troop turnout. Officers elected include President Bryce Beird and District Scoutmaster B.C. Cor Seite. Secretary Treasurers A J Howitt and A N Burton named. land access sought for a camping ground. annual Flag Competition to be held with last year’s winner Meas Vale Troop announced. Sports meeting planned. council to alternate meetings between Mittagong Bowral and Moss Vale.
Mr D. L Chater of Armidale has been promoted to Hurdesiadia Public Bebwal. J. Woodhouse, former sheriff of Boveraleashere, will assume the new charge immediately. H. Venables of Bowra spoke at a recent event. Veterans warn of Trewoy's ride and connections to Water Board plans. A. Carty, known in Hundannon, dies at 30. Arthur William Corley passes at 58 at his residence 188 Ramsay Street Underfiahh. A widow, one son and two daughters survive.
A joint committee of Berrima Parents and Citizens discussed selecting a central site for the school remodel. They debated options including a proposed relocation near Merriona Ridge, with involvement from Education Department and local residents. A special meeting was held to weigh a two-site proposal and carnival planning, ending without final approval.
Teale reports Mittagong Railway Club played two matches over the weekend at Robertaom and Evand's Courts Mittagong. Wins and losses were close with scores around 7 to 2 and 14 to 18. The club hosted a visiting team for afternoon tea despite windy weather. A match with Berrima is arranged for next weekend.
Braemar Juniors battled Carlton on the Junior courts in a tight, well contested afternoon. Carlton won 61 to 50 as both teams delivered steady play, with Braemar showing promise for upcoming games against Borral and Berga. They proceed to Sydney to face Felix and then Bond, despite travel challenges and a touring schedule.
Large crowd attends the Saturday afternoon golf event at Mittagong. Bogey Mus fields for Dr. Allan Smith's trophy with one four ball knockout. A M Brith wins, Edgar Browne runner up. Smith congratulates Allan, as other pairs compete in mixed tourneys and matches. Limited ladies entries reduce participation for the following round.
The meeting of the Mittagong School of Arts elected officers including President Wormer Vice-presidents Smith and Chew Secretary Ryder Treasurer Blaghs Auditor Low. The assembly approved minutes, praised participation, and reaffirmed the rotation of duties with a unanimous motion.
A fragmentary item mentions rugby lake and a mix of garbled names and terms. Readable bits point to a local sports or event blurb, likely noting a team or ride names with unclear context and no coherent outcome. The readable text lacks concrete actions or dates.
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