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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
2
Moss Vale Council reported at the last meeting that the Bong Bong hill road contractor completed pavements on December 14 and received permission to open for traffic. The main maintenance ends February 1, 1930, with trimming batters and shoulders, watertable pitching, catch drain cutting to be completed during maintenance.
The Oddfellows Social at Burra Wang School of Arts Wednesday night drew attendees from surrounding districts though threatening weather limited numbers. Waples Crescent Orchestra provided the music with Miss Doria Wright displaying notable extras. Dances featured included novelty numbers with Miss Missingham and Mr. P Ford Robertson taking first, Miss E Piebeek Burrawang and Mr. Eric Keatts Robertson second, Mees A Ragg and A Napper as Ma, while Eric Saxton efficiently managed secretarial duties.
The annual Children’s Fancy Dress Ball and Christmas Tree drew many youngsters in costume. Prizes went to Peggy Moore, Enda Foreman, Kevin Doyle, and others. Father Christmas distributed toys as Mrs. Rootes and Miss Beaven helped Santa wrap up a lively, festive evening followed by a grand supper organized by Mrs. Terry and staff.
In Saturday afternoon play Bowral Excelsior defeated Penrose on the latter’s court by five sets to four. Goodfellow and Wills defeated Rose and W Stanton 6-1. Baker and Phillips lost 3-4 to E Stanton and Hailey. Read and Wright beat Murray and Steer 6-2. Baker and Phillipe beat Rose and W Stanton 7-6. Goodfellow and Wills beat Stanton and Hailey 6-3. Wright and Wills defeated Steer and Rose 6-4. Read and Baker lost to Murray and Hailey. Wright and Goodfellow lost to Murray and E Stanton 4-4. Head and Phillips lost to Steer and W Stanton 4-6. Bowral Excelsior 5 sets 39 games, Penrose 4 sets 39 games.
A collision at Burradoo on Saturday between a Mitta gong laundry cart and a meat cart from Southern Mountains Butchery left David Smith aged 15 with a fractured left elbow and arm along with a hand laceration and shock. First aid was given by Bupt Collin of the District Ambulance. He was taken to Dr Harbingtons surgery and then by B D Ambulance to the District Hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily.
At Moss Vale council meeting engineer Leonard reported Mesars Concrete Highways Ltd signed the contract on 9 December for the council's £20,000 loan scheme. Excavation on Elizabeth Street began 10 December and work on the Valetta street Elizabeth street culvert also started. The contract covers all works except the central Argyle Street strip, awaiting Main Roads Board assurance.
A large working bee organized by Alderman A. E. Boswell at Mitta gong Swimming Pool completed dressing sheds and levelled the surrounding ground. Shire Engineer Mr. Heaton oversaw wall raising to deepen the pool by three feet, with a safety learner pool planned. Sunday attendance included a big Bowral contingent.
At a Wednesday Ber rima District Show Society meeting H H Paine proposed forming a District Horticultural Society and holding a district autumn flower show. He urged a district wide committee and delegates to attend a conference, with sale of work and ring events to help fund the project. The conference will be called and the motion carried.
Government Gazette notice published December 18 invites tenders for fly proofing of the Isolation Block Berima District Hospital Specification I ntc. Tenders addressed to the President Tender Board Public Works Department Sydney Box No 4A OPC will be received until 2 pm on December 20. E A Buttenshaw Minister for Public Works.
The Berrima District Show Society discussed a car parking plan at its monthly meeting. Eight parking chains would create space for around 80 cars with 7 ft between rows, marked by battens. Spaces to be reserved for motor cars only, with a 10 shillings per day fee and a 2 o'clock occupancy deadline. The proposal, backed as a potential revenue source, was approved 9 to 7, with Mr. Ken Fraser named chief parking steward.
The notice states that persons tied to an incident on Oxley's Hill Road Bowrsl will be prosecuted by order of authorities in charge. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond the road and area. The language is garbled but indicates legal action and official enforcement.
Readable parts mention Logan Batrons and a protected poisoning claim involving a wife. Details are unclear but indicate a shooting or hunt context and a protective obligation surrounding accused poison allegations.
The piece traces Christmas traditions back to myths, noting how the Magi story from St. Matthew evolved across centuries. It explains the gradual addition of details, the three named magi Melchior Balthazar and Jasper, and the assigning of royalty to them as the legend expanded.
An old Scandinavian legend says Balder the Apollo of the North died when an arrow of mistletoe, fatal to him, was guided by a blind test. The mother’s ban on harm led to this event, but Balder later revived. Mistletoe then was deemed harmless and grew as a symbol of love.
A legend ties Christmas Eve stocking tradition to St. Nicholas. On December 6, the Eve of St. Nicholas, a poor policeman lacked a dowry for his three daughters until Nicholas dropped three purses of gold down the chimney. The purses inspired the stocking fashion that persists in some regions.
A Yuletide game references a Druid fire ritual where a suspect touched a red hot iron bar or plunged a hand into fire to test innocence. Relics hint at ancient fire worship and possible trial by ordeal with claims of supernatural intervention if guilt was not proven.
Burrawang batsmen Irvine and Murray fall to Chalker while Vardy and Ford top score with key run outs and not outs. Mittagong reply shows Beaumont Vardy and Jock Sheedy out to Ford and Irvine, with Green and Rowlands unbeaten as extras push total.
An opportunity is offered for a fine Bowral site with Gib frontage of eight feet. It is among the few remaining good sites in Bowral available at a reasonable price.
Advertised prices show dried fruits on sale including raisins at 4 crowns per pound and muscatel at 6 crowns per pound, with various packaging units and discounts mentioned in a concise 19th or early 20th century style. The notice emphasizes special holiday pricing for shoppers.
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