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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1928
Page
2
The Mail reports Moss Vale Boy Scouts gain a land block in Browlett Street donated at the annual meeting by Mr. A. E. Brown. Also noted are local church and school arts meetings, an ambulance district proposal for Berrima, a local land board report, and Montrose Border Leicesters sales with bids from NSW buyers.
The friends of the late Thomas Viles of Mit TL are invited to attend his funeral leaving Market Station on arrival of the 1.12 train to Methodist Cemetery Burradon. John Beavan and Son, Funeral Directors.
Notice informs advertisers that announcements must reach the paper by 10 a.m. Saturday or noon Wednesday, with new ads due by 2 p.m. Monday. The garbled text indicates schedule rules for submission but the essential timing details are partially legible.
Mittagong headquarters of the Light Horse now seek local support with W R Powell ready to form a physical culture class to boost troop numbers and the Returned Soldiers plan to assist. Also included are pumpkin scones recipe and obituaries for Mittagong and Burrawang residents with funeral details and notices forthcoming in The Mail.
Mr. Vincent announced his retirement from the office of President at the annual meeting, ending his guiding role since its inception while offering continued service via the Syllabus Committee. Treasurer C H Thompson also retired from the post. New committee members were elected, and the 1928 festival accounts showed a loss of £1 8s 6d despite rising costs and prices.
The Rovers Ball at Stevenson's Theatre Mittagong drew strong attendance as the ladies committee led by Mrs Ingoldby staged their first dance. MC Mr Roberts kept things moving while winners were Winnie Webb for Best Fancy Costume and Queenie Andrews for Most Original Costume.
Messrs Col Thompson and Reg Boowell become joint honorary secretaries of Mittagong Sports Club, succeeding Bret Allen who leaves the district. A complimentary dinner marked Walter Evans’s retirement after 40 years at Corrimal Balgowale cokeworks. Moss Vale Troop Scouts laud Dodd’s leadership as scoutmaster. W W Cooke named Chief Fruit Inspector for the Southern District with oversight of Burradoo Goulburn Barlow and Albury districts. previously Yanko Experimental Orchard’s Senior Fruit Instructor. C N Chew wins seventh term as President of the Returned Soldiers League, a steady town booster with a £170 credit balance.
The Murray Shield final ended Saturday with H C Allan defeating H Hedger. The qualifying round produced only five qualifying cards from 101 entries with Dr Allan Smith, H D Fergerton, H C Allan, J Allan, A N Chew, and Edgar Brown. The final and a mixed foursome for Mr Kerridge’s trophy follow next Saturday as the new clubhouse draws many visitors each afternoon.
The late Mr John Wenaley Cunningham 57 former Wingecarribee Shire President and longtime council member died after a life of grazing work and public service. Born at Berrims he lived in Marylan Exeter Moss Vale and Sutton Forest he helped build a Sutton Forest public hall and served in the district show ring. Survived by wife and daughters Bessie and Katherine Cunningham his funeral was held at Sutton Forest Church of England Cemetery with many citizens in attendance.
Bowral Hospital Auxiliary annual meeting notes investments and activities include about 230 items sent to the hospital, home made jams, and sewing for the Isolation Block. Members seek larger engagement across districts, plan to furnish the new block, and expand membership while praising council support. The group closed the year with a credit balance of £43 16s 6d.
In the Supreme Court New South Wales probate jurisdiction the will and codicil of Arthur Brassey of Acton Canberra and late of Bowral are probated. Creditors must send their claims to Executor Ewen Arthur Brassey at Bong Bong Street Bowral by September, after which time he may distribute assets without further liability. Proctor H M Oxley for the executor dated July 1928.
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