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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
4
Voter participation is urged ahead of a statewide referendum on Prohibition scheduled for Saturday. Polling places open at 7 pm, with compulsory voting indicated in announcements. Local notices warn of late deliveries and changes to advertising deadlines.
Advert reads heavy English enamelled pie dishes in various sizes plus new cake tins two tone colors. Includes garbage tins, laccquered bric a brac, and fittings for kitchen furniture. Claims fast drying hard glow finish in ten minutes and easy application, from Taubman.
The Bowral Mail office narrowly escaped a blaze after a traveller’s late night drink sparked a fire in Springett’s Retreat Rooms. Bowral Fire Brigade, aided by strong water flow, confined flames to the shop area, with damage limited to the Mail Office and adjacent wall. Investigations focus on electrical installation as a possible cause. insured building owned by Josiah Stokes.
About People Me, E. McPhereon of Wilton, aged ninety, suffered a heart seizure but improved. At the B.D.F.A. meeting, tributes were paid to late Mr. W. Farrow. Rowvel Cricket Club praised Mr. W. Millar for scoring accuracy. Ted Humphreiy of Robertson FC had a knee injury, treated at District Hospital and progressing well. Recognition of Don Harrold’s service at a life memorial event in Gounby Park, with community supporters backing the plan.
Mr Farrow died in Bowral on Sunday after longtime service as Town Clerk. He lived in Bowral from 1900s to 1930s and was praised for honesty and industry. His funeral drew local officials including six aldermen and the mayor, with interment at Bowral.
Frigid Friday meet at W Park showcased numerous fine performances across junior and intermediate divisions. Winners included Moye, Small, J Small, J. Small, R. Crawford, and J. Bearvall in various sprints and field events with strong showings from Wills, Kerlin, and Cohen across junior and intermediate boys and senior events.
Readable OCR lists final placements across events for Demior girls and senior/intermediate circles. Collett and Thompson appear repeatedly in sprints and jumps, with Collett leading several distances while Stubbs and McMillan post notable marks. The page preserves event names like high jump, broad jump, shot put, discus, relay, and tunnel ball, reflecting a dense multi-event school meet record.
Local preparations intensify as the Sir Horne hosts a military ball in Mittagong with livel y music and comforts arranged for attendees. In Bullio Station Mrs Te T Wathon of Wonlogorung resold a recent purchase at a quarry for a price around sixteen pounds per acre, while work continues on boundary lines and paddock subdivision. The Womheyah Caves road repairs are complete after heavy rain, improving access to regional sites and cave areas.
A fragmentary notice discusses actions against producers and a planned amending act. It references Pridey Keplanber 21, 1828, an area claim, and concerns about forms and information being available. The text mentions enticement of adult females and objections to the process, with unclear dates and officials.
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