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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
2
In Wednesday fires the properties of Musa, Douglas, J. W. Shipman, and Jas Rowland Jr. were endangered as about 40 taxmen joined a fierce effort to protect the area. After strenuous, near-superhuman work, the group succeeded in shielding the program from the flames.
A bush fire from Kelly’s Creek afflicted the Sheepwash Road area Wednesday. Pall's house and outbuildings at Pall’sstead were threatened. A band of roddle’s track workers aided, with winds spreading embers from Kiama to the property. Presbyterian gymnasium buildings were involved and villagers fear further damage. Residents rallied for aid as water shortages and damage to machinery were reported.
Townsfolk gather for cruelty prevention talk and a water cut controversy. A dance and art school event draw crowds with planned performances. Choral society invites membership, Dickens recital slated, and village fair plans teased alongside local travel and pool funding notes.
Firefighters struggle to contain a long blaze described as the Gib wrapped in flame. Captain Men dele AOL leads crews on Tuesday dawn patrol with 30 to 40 men trapped by shifting wind. By Wednesday morning the fire widens toward Mittagong side threatening homes of Dr Francia Mr Campbell Mr Dayle and the Darling home. Wind shift averts wider disaster and crews remain vigilant through Thursday as efforts continue and memorials for fallen beer hops are noted.
A raging fire spreads from Alpine to Mitta gong and surrounding areas along the railway as Bowral Fire Brigade battles the northern edge. Homes near Mitta gong are under immediate threat. volunteers muster, resources scarce, and calls go out for urgent aid to prevent further loss as the blaze advances.
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The Mail discusses a proposed early data exhibition in Berrima focusing on printing, with a plan to showcase Sydney work and stimulate regional industry. It notes the town’s location between Robertson and Kiama, limited rivers, developing rail links, and expected agricultural traffic. The piece highlights the area’s timber wealth, farm produce prospects, and population around 1200, amid plans to open communication with Sydney via water routes and rail once the Great Southern Railway reaches Buss Bong.
Critics praised Mr Prank Wipers for his Sydney Herals review of Dickens Christmas Carol as a vivid character study. They noted the sketch-like ensemble and Wipers voice bringing freshness to Old Bervoge and Wigene with a smooth narrative flow and engaging delivery.
Settlers and officials discuss the early Robertson era. The Robertson Land Act began in 1861 with James Murahan as the first selector, followed by W. J. Davin and others. Proclamation and gazette details mention Charles Cowper as Premier and King George II’s infancy era, with notes on timber stands and township development.
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