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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
2
To the residents of Bowral and surrounding district the note explains the removal of the Mercery Clothing and Boot Department to the Main Building with alterations completed and new fittings. The transfer places Drapery and Ladies' Boot and Shoe Depts on the left side and a showroom at the rear, displaying up-to-date goods at reduced prices.
To our advertisers the publication informs that due dates for submissions are 2 p.m. on Mondays and 3 p.m. on Fridays. Advertising contracts can be terminated only at the end of a term.
The Albion Park column notes a new School of Arts building costing £1290, with committee plans to open the venue for picture shows. Nominations for Bowral School of Arts committee close at 8 30 pm Tuesday, under new rules members no longer vote for officers. A Bowral Horse Show balance sheet shows a healthy Society and a plan to limit member officer elections is on the agenda. Concrete Road work awarded for five miles near Marulan at £56 200, with initial work starting soon and job creation hoped. Mons Vale Returned Soldiers League honors the Women's Auxiliary for steady support and healthy finances. A Kangaloon Parents and Citizens dance on Friday 12th draws strong attendance with local musicians. An unlucky Friday 13th tale follows Mr McColgan of Bowral with 13 letters in name and 13 weeks of work, ending in a horse incident and injuries. Mons Vale Dramatic Society reports leadership changes and a planned new production with potential professional help and ballet elements.
Moss Vale Branch of the R 5 8 LL A held its annual meeting last week with strong attendance. The financial year will now end in December to align with head office records. New officers for six months include President His Excellency the Governor Patton, Hon Sec F Finlayson, Hon Treasurer W Irving, Vice Presidents Hay Duddle and Dr Alcorn, Auditor J C D Hay. The retiring treasurer Winch presented a satisfactory balance sheet.
Mr. Arthur Hodgson, defendant in the Gordon Road case, visited The Mail to complain our report erred on two points. He says the house floors are wooden and he is not currently a Bowral Council employee. He notes earlier conditions differed from present and that depositions were not recorded in court.
A stormy Mittagong meeting of the Berrima District Rugby League adjourned when Bowral protested a late transfer and a supposed disqualification. Moss Vale sought to transfer J Ritchie to Junior Grade amid resistance over Sevenoaks residency. Bowral proposed disqualification of Bowral’s rival Grimson. the motion was carried as Bowral delegates then withdrew.
Bowral Kis Gra clubs prevail in a doubles tennis tourney over Mittagong Railway. Speer Bailey beat Mulquiney Stokes 6 5 while Bean Goodfellow defeated Warner Mise 4 3. Speer Bean beat Warner Wormer 6 5 and Grimmond Goodfellow won 6 0. Bowral totals 7 sets 50 games to Mittagong 2 sets.
The Mayor and Aldermen discussed the Government Road Policy report and Main Roads Board matters. A letter offering £2000 for Gordon Road landing ground was read. the Mayor warned the council cannot afford it despite anticipated aviation growth. A £5000 loan offer from the A.M.P. Society for road work was noted.
The Moss Vale council debated garbage service revisions and health committee matters affecting the district. They planned to write to Nattai Shire about pumping station road and Bowral Street. The Commercial Hotel valuation dispute was referred to the Valuer General's Department, which stated council lacked power to reduce values. The department promised clearer wording in future. Also, W Chipperfield of Moss Vale received a silver monitor ball at the Railway Institute Rooms, with praise from the mayor and club members. Eulogies highlighted the veteran cricketer’s local impact and popularity.
Bowral and district residents learn that Walter Grierson, after 16 years in Goulburn Post Office and 19 years in Bowral, has been promoted to West Maitland and started duty that week. A farewell party in Goulburn featured a gold wristlet watch and a silver mounted pipe.
A notice from M. F. Albert warns that any person found trespassing with or without Gunes and son Harby Farm or at Teun ee Foster Say oar, or removing Teddy Bears from Harby Farm or Pro sin Bur radoo properties, will be prosecuted.
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