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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
2
Smith's announces winter sale items including 126 Bingle bed sheets and silk curtain nets priced per yard. Also lists silk hose knit to fit, silk arto noses, and pure silk items with various identifiers, reflecting a dense catalog of textile products.
A scattered Bowral page lists a golf dance invite for Mu One Golf Club members, a widening of a village road, St Jude's confirmation service in October, hairdressing openings, a pigeon message, ambulance plans, school notices, a Primary Producers Union meeting, water depth improvements at Wowral-East Kangaloons, and a town memorial event with details and venues.
A large crowd attended a charity dance organized by Mrs Weedon to support a home project. The event featured a Butterfly novelty dance, a supper for about 130, and outfits described in detail. Proceeds exceeded expectations and a next dance is planned for August.
The Howral Rifle Club held the national shoot of the year on Saturday amid windy conditions. Young shooters pressed hard as the team aimed to beat the day’s rivals. Notable scores included Armstrong and Mihoslay with mid 30s, while Reilly and Chant posted competitive marks. The club plans a visit to Kantwick next Saturday with players meeting at the railway station.
Bowral P and C Association members clash over mandatory school uniforms. Aldermen Ven Ablea and Steph, plus The Preadout Venables, argue parents should not be forced to buy uniforms and cost limits are debated. Speakers cite equity vs. expense, noting London uses uniforms while many families cannot afford them.
Longman, a young woman with several years in social movements, secured the Multaba seat for the Nationalis-Country Party by a 400 vote majority over Wer Tabor, defeating Labor opposition. Known for quiet, logical speech, she advocates compulsory training for all girls and shows strongral views. her husband is director of Queensland Mone and has joined her on expeditions.
Mrs W Hilton and Aylmarton WA members directed a colorful Umbrella Dance at Farm Homes Hall. Dancers wore bright umbrellas and performed to I Ain't a-Goin' to No More. Prizes were valuable, funds go to Mile of Perales Fund for the District Hospital.
The report lists district football results with multiple teams and scores including Mews Vale Juniors and Mittageng Juniary, plus forfeits and byes. It also outlines eligibility rules for the Picton Challenge Cup, entry deadlines, challenge procedures, referee appointments, and governance by the club, with provisions for disputes and holder responsibilities.
The Mittagong Ladies Championship opened with 24 players competing over nine holes. Ivy Smith and May Spackman led early scores, while Mrs George Walters and Miss Hanelwood posted notable performances. Umpires included A L Chew and M D Ferguson, as plans for future practice and championship matches were announced.
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