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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1928
Page
2
A vintage sale notice lists pie dishes English enamelware in two tone colors with measurements, cups and saucers with gold edge, cake tins, wire clothes lines, doormats, garbage tins, and lacquer for kitchen fittings. It advertises reduced prices per dozen and daily household goods from Taubman’s and Aladdin lamps, noting table models and accessories.
The Mail Bowral reports Bowral Cricket Club meeting the School of Arts on Tuesday night. Alayers welcome. A chaotic note references events at Bowral Bowling Club and Hemma, with mentions of a successful rink win. A proposal to arrange the Annual Morpital porte at Rawral on Eight-Rewr day is noted, with attendance urged. Weather described as spring-like and warm, farming and local activity teased. Prohibition discussion featured with Len Schofield presiding and thanks given by J MacPherson.
An obituary notes the death of Mr Joraph Irving, a longtime resident of Wildes Meadow and Exester area. Survivors include a widow and three sons George Irving, William Irving, and a daughter Mrs R Goodfellow, along with grandchildren and other relatives. The narrative traces his family origins in Cumberland, England, and his arrivals in New South Wales, detailing his farm work, hotel ownership, and local civic involvement.
Delegates set the Tip ping Shield schedule among Bowral Mittagong and Mow Vale Schools of Art. Round one features Bowral Mittagong on September 11 with matches including Mittagong vs Mow Vale at Mittagong and Mow Vale versus Bowral at Mow Vale. Round two lists Mittagong Bowral at Mittagong and Mow Vale Mittagong later in September and October.
The Mittagony miner's museum, curated by Mr Alfred Pike, showcases Giamande gems and rare minerals and opens for inspection. Visitors contribute donations, with upcoming visits by Provost and other scholars, while the collection draws praise as a premier town attraction and highlights diamonds of early Australian origin.
A long desultory notice describes Mr Willaat Thaw Comey and others. a son of Inia Teohert Cowley of Werrima. the funeral of Duarhar Tangory at Goulburn Tasmania. Misamy’s memorial and residency details. a legal matter involving Mrs Brose and a partition order. police, city officials, and Aldermen Parbi, Uott, and Venables discussing the need for additional police offices in Bow and related civic issues.
An unclear account notes a gathering at Mittagong Golf with attendees and officials listed in disjointed names and roles. The text mentions church figures, a choir, and a drive to increase membership while referencing a ceremony or meeting on a Saturday afternoon.
The Bowral Council discussed Moatdennéeriing and accounting matters with letters from Main Roads, reviewed park setbacks at Loseby Park, and left several items to Mayor and Clerk. Health permit granted for an affiliation conference. a showground incident prompted a further review by Me, Bloett. Cooperation with Petersham Council sought on postal ballot access. vote irregularities discussed. Funds debated over alleged vegetable and fodder damage from cattle, with council not held liable. Plan to turn Banyetle Street into a garden thoroughfare discussed, paving and tree plots to be provided. Ascot Road issue advanced, Warenda Street work reviewed, and footpath complaints in Queen Street addressed. Warnings issued for hogman orders. finances updated per A706.
Delegates at the Mont Viale cattle show discuss Royal Agricultural Society reluctance to fund extra housing for attendants amid exhibitor pressure. A deputation led by Col Furlay and Lang presses the Board of Health objections and urges building anew on grounds to support the valuable cattle section.
Annual meeting invitation extended to members at Bowral section sixteenth precinct. Attendance requested by Hon Parsons and club officers in Sel of Arig. Event details are unclear due to OCR errors but emphasize cordial invite and gathering at a designated location and date.
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