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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
3
Ambiguous notes from local leaders outline informally the planned ratepayers meeting. Predominant figures including Bilary, Me Loan, Engh weet, and Shir. Clark discuss how rate changes affect the town finances. Residents anticipate details on assessment methods and potential levies for the upcoming year.
Noble advises the youngsters on sportsmanship and retirement as youth cricketers Don Bradman and Ala Fairs receive badges and mementos at a packed Rockdale Town Hall. Alderman Harton, M.L.A. Goaling, and Ammonite spoke on honors, while a silver tea and coffee service was presented. A musical program by local artists delighted attendees as the juniors received praise and reminders to keep conduct high.
A historical critique cites French medical authorities and popular press warnings about cocktails. The piece condemns intoxicants and argues they threaten health, youth, and public virtue, urging restraint amid social change and fashionable drinking.
A town report details objections from petitioners to a proposed boundary shift between rural lots and town lands. It objects to dividing lines, argues the plan ignores rural township boundaries, and asserts the change would impose costs on ratepayers. The committee urged alternatives and proposed an explanatory addendum to the record.
The Paine Trophy final at Moms Vale Sunday afternoon saw Bowls MOSS WALH CLUT WINS PAINE TROPHY with a decisive score 89 to 23. Key performances came from Bowral rink led by Wake and Minna Valo, overpowering Albert Carters four and overshadowing opponents through a steady, tactical display.
A fragmented note from Kembla Scere tym reports a game at Bowralwat Sate with unclear details. It mentions players and a score but the text is garbled with names and positions unreadable, summarizing a tense contest and an apparent upset against an opponent.
In a rugged reliability trial at mada, Motor Vale Motor Cycle Club riders showed mixed form. Top finisher Luly parawny and others posted solid results, while entries from Am, THD 6, AWB, and Marcy Bensley claimed notable speed figures amid a tough field.
A long list of Bowral area businesses appears as regular advertisers in The Mail. It includes auctioneers, groceries, drapers, tailors, hardware, chemists, undertakers, and professional services across Bowral, Mittagong, and surrounding towns with phone numbers from the era. The page catalogs numerous firms under categories such as caps and refreshments, car dealers, machinery, and yellow pages of trades.
Natall Shire invites applications for a demanding public service role. The recruiting officer announces dates for intake and requires attendance at a police course in connection with duties. Eligible applicants must respond to the clerk by set deadlines.
Tenders are invited for Erdettin business at Bowral with specifications at Rid Co. Several names appear including Rutledge Luqa Architect 378 George St. Sydney and Pin Smith.
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