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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1929
Page
2
A vintage sale ad lists half price millinery and a range of men’s outerwear including all wool tweed overcoats, grey wool flannel shirts, pure wool socks, silk scarves, leather bound gloves, golf shirts, newsboy caps, Palmer tweed trousers, boys’ Cotswold suits, and showerproof gabardine overcoats. Prices noted in shillings and pence with varied shades and styles.
Inconvenience due to late mail delivery prompts strict ad deadlines. Changes to standing advertisements must be received by 2 pm on Mondays and 2 pm on Saturdays for the following issue, with noon cutoffs on certain days. New ads require earlier submission to ensure placement.
The column reports the CW Aylmerton Branch meeting at Mrs Bennett’s Colo Vale for officer votes. Mittagong Juvenile Choral Society closes the year with receipts surpassing expenditure by £8 120 3d and 63 members, plus a new dancing class. Mitta gong Band’s annual meeting shows balances and officers including Mayor as Patron and B Smith as Hon. Secretary.
New parking rules for Bong Bong Street Bowral restrict cars to 16 minutes in the busiest section. Some locals oppose the reform citing private use of the street, while business leaders largely support trial enforcement to curb long unattended parking.
Applications are invited for the position of Superintendent Secretary to Berrima District Ambulance with closing date 10 August. At Mittagong Council’s last meeting a war subsidy issue was discussed after a Provisional Committee letter. One alderman noted a report claiming £800 per year and suggested consulting The Mail for more reliable information.
Health Officer Powell urges council action on breeding grounds in Mittagong. He cites low lying ground and stagnant water in Regent Street and a storm water channel across Main Street. Council agrees to address these issues and consider concreting the channel on private property including Deverson's property.
Bowral Council approved a larger 400 000 gallon reservoir at an estimated 3000 cost to meet summer demand and directed immediate construction. The plan includes funding talks with the Department to adjust gazettal dates and a publicity scheme inviting Mr Lamond to promote the water quality in the city press. A deputation will seek ministerial discussion on debt terms while the council considers inviting Melbourne firm Filtration and Water Softening Co. to contribute.
The Mittagong Eisteddfod Society convened its annual meeting Monday, adopting the president H E Stevenson’s report. Officers elected included Patron G E Vincent, Treasurer C H Thompson, Secretary F W Savell, and Recording Secretary A E Cook. The Brass Sections moved earlier in the program, a Band Marching contest added, with 181 entries in 12 brass sections and nine entries for marching, drawing large attendance though admissions were not charged.
The report laments low five district vocal entries and Bowral’s nonparticipation in Choral Contests. Prizes total £70 across three contests, urging more local talent and possible restructuring. gratitude is expressed to judge Dr Jarman and Miss Bennett, committee, accompanists, and donors. The old Committee was re-elected with officers to be chosen early next year. The financials appear solid despite substantial yearly commitments.
The C W A plans a Thursday dance to raise 37 pounds for roof tiles at Bowral Rest Room. A Tile Dance offers two prizes, with hot sausage rally and coffee at supper. Participation urged to make the event a bigger success.
The notice advertises bricks priced at £9 10s per thousand with delivery to any part of the district. It mentions availability of 25,000 bricks and invites cash offers. Cornwell of Mittagong is listed.
In Bowral a large gathering attended a meeting to form a University Tutorial Class with Deputy Mayor H F Venables presiding. Sydney educator Bland outlined tutorial class activity while discussing state action and questions on parliament, public service, and specialists. Lectures begin next Wednesday at 8 pm with L G Walker on State Regulation of Wages in Australia.
Mittagong council hears that the road between Mittagong and Bowral is in poor condition and delaying traffic. The Bowral Road program from Soldiers Memorial to the Gib deviation takes off, with Board approval expected soon, while Hume Highway work may start in 10 to 14 days. A proposal to extend improvements from the deviation take off to Lyell Street is considered to avoid long term maintenance. Plans at Cataway Hill are underway and Gib deviation could alter the route.
Medical and surgical facility at 62 Oxley Street Bowral seeks patients and services. Gesers Mass appears in listing. Telephone contact provided for inquiries and admissions processes.
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