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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
5
Fragmentary note shows a postponement linked to Island and March with references to an office, a person named Peter, and a mailbox or mail office context. Details are unclear but indicate schedule changes affecting multiple days.
A fragment notes an agency at Berrima now open every Friday to conduct usual banking business under a general manager or officer named A. R. Dryhurst. The terse notice indicates routine banking operations in a local district.
A meeting of the Branch occurs at the School of Arts Bowral on Saturday February 18 at 1 pm with important business. F A Macpherson is Hon Secretary. The annual meeting of the Bowral Parents and Citizens Association is set for February 23 at 5 pm in the School Building with business and officer elections. Special by W Brooker and prize listings include sections for livestock produce baked goods and a gold watch prize from Tillock and Co. Wood chop event offers first prize of 10 pounds and 3 pounds for a second.
In Wollondilly a brief Bowral meeting drew strong attendance despite rain as Mark Morton National candidate opened his campaign with support from Alderman Venables and Chief Secretary Bruntnell. Morton praised Sir George Fuller, urged unity of Nationalists and warned against pessimism about the election outcome. He outlined plans to mobilize 60 polling places in 17 days and to continue campaigning in Bowral before polling. A.L.P. circular urging navvies to transfer enrolment was noted amid broader political tension. Local government boundary changes proposal under review by Mose Vale Municipality and Wingecarribee Shire with a one month objection period.
Winkworth and Son Ltd announce an expert piano tuner will be in Bowral late February to undertake any entrusted work. They have served the district for over 30 years in this branch and promise work carried out in the usual workmanlike manner. Write to 160 Parramatta.
A meeting lauded Mr. Morton for his long service and influence in government. Speakers highlighted his support for the New Arbitration Bill and electoral reforms, urging compulsory voting and longer parliamentary terms. They noted financial progress under the new government, with calls to poll every vote and focus legislation on primary producers.
Advertisements in this column are priced at two lines about ten words for 1s. Each additional line adds about five words for 1s. A minimum booking is 2s. Rates apply to pre paid placements.
A late 19th century notice notes Mr John Beavan’s 85 years of faithful service to the hospital and his rejection before the new hospital’s erection. The committee honors him as a Life member for past years of dedicated work. The text shifts to a bawdy Leap Year ball ballad from Mittagong’s Lover’s Post, featuring romantic verses and playful proposals.
The Marente and Citizens Association held its annual meeting at the Public School on Tuesday night with good attendance. President B Hetherington announced he would not seek re election and was made life member. E S Jones and others were elected to officer posts while tennis court work and Bull of Honor renovation for Anzac Day were discussed. Local clergy and a returned soldier may participate in the Anzac Day celebration.
LESSRs BRAITLING AND 50N, known as the Piano and Player Piano experts, remain in Bowral and will visit monthly for a lengthy period. A new Krueseer Player Piano shipment arrives, promises quiet operation. Old price deposits accepted with full price credit and five years free service. Write to Bowral Post.
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