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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
2
Margao and Younareat Ichnarhter announce the birth of their son in Wowral to Mr and Mrs Rogers of Bowral. The newborn is the grandson of Mr and Mrs H Rogers and Mr and Mrs D Wary. Welcome to the family.
The clipping lists sale prices for men s wear including shirts fleecy lined undershirts pullovers and wool suits with varying discounts. It notes damaged boys tweed overcoats and football and concert events in Robertson Bowral with community notices and a call for attendance at a soccer club meeting.
A meeting of interested locals in Mittagong discussed a charity ball to aid the Rover fund. Key figures include Br. p. 9b and Ingoldby who was elected and Ms Rodis as secretary. The event will be held toward the end of the day with other details noted in the report.
Walter Wie and Arthur Kennedy were committed for trial on a charge of theft after thieves entered a hotel room and stole clothing and personal items including shirts, caps, buttons, a tray, rug, brush, and toiletries. The accused face charges of stealing a variety of items valued at a total sum.
The paper notes the death of Themis Piggott of Bowral after a period of ill health. Details describe a funeral and church service scheduled at Meshodiat Church, with a short afternoon ceremony. Also referenced are various local notices including a wedding at Judea Church and community events in Bowral and surrounding areas.
In a tense match at Mittagong and Exeter, players from Bowral and nearby towns featured in a vigorous game noted for strong defense and tight scoring. Two goals by Enoter were the lone scores, with Mittagong edging Wettneas for overall advantage amid rough play and limited substitutions.
A 28 player field marks the Bowral versus Moss Vale competition. The match runs Saturday after a wet Thursday setup. Key players include Reynolds, Aganley, Smith, Whealar for Bowral and Kinneally, Cunragiataved, Mindmard contributing points in a tight contest.
A detailed account of a Friday entertainment by the Bohemian Club at Mittagong Burradoo Quarries features music dance and acting. Edna Webb Gladyw Webb Queenie line and Romany acts receive applause. Prizes donated by local residents. Organisers thank sponsors and staff for a successful event.
Reported oil discovery near Dargo in the northwest of the town, with drilling depths around 1200 feet. Details scarce but local curiosity grows after initial drilling and sample collection overseen by R. W. Johnson of Eastwood, amid limited publicity.
Muddled note details work progress on a main feed from the Shire boundary at Breeton through Mittagong. The writer hopes the section connecting boundary to the first railway fields will be opened for travel this weekend, with plans to complete the project.
A fragmentary 18th century notice outlines budget items for Sproule's Road with Wingocas Shire bearing part of the cost and Matial Bhlry pledging to supply material at up to 12s per yard. The text mentions rebudgeted installments and rates for road improvements amid unclear names and places.
The report details a Moss Vale versus Mittagong gym match where play was halted due to a man short, with accusations of mishandling and rough play. The account notes detention for a player and interruptions from officials, mentioning Camp sreahening and Ev orm nod sorb in vague terms.
A garbled report from a meeting notes referees critiquing early grade water polo practices. The discussion mentions ratings, protection, and training quality and notes dissatisfaction with some officials.
Fragmentary sports brief lists players and teams across second grade matches with names such as Mittagon, Vale, and Barge. It records wins in a partial mix of wards and fixtures, noting retirements and incomplete lineups.
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