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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1928
Page
3
A Prohibition era notice argues that households will purchase more butter cheese eggs bacon fresh meat fruit and vegetables with the billions currently wasted on alcohol, urging regulation to redirect spending toward needed staples.
Bowral mayor Alderman Stephens, visiting Sydney, inspected Bowral District High School plans. The Department's architect showed nearing completion plans with specifications in preparation. Tender call hoped for September with an imposing building designed for future extensions.
Councillors Ellsmore tickner Moore Missingham and Johnson attended the last meeting. In a special morning session Cr Ellsmore was elected president by ordinary ballot to fill the vacancy caused by Dr Cunningham’s death. The council decided to apply to the Minister under Section 38 to avoid filling the extraordinary vacancy. The Department of Local Government declined permission to transfer unexpended loan funds without a near-future construction plan. The council also considered a bulk electricity supply agreement with Bundanoon and Exeter and voted to seek tenders for construction work if loan estimates allow. Road maintenance issues dominated, with pleas for grants for Lockout Road and for a man to assist on Nowra and Meryla Roads to render them trafficable. The Robertson District Progress Association protested council takeover of culverts on Mons Vale Port Kembla railway deviation roads. The engineer was instructed to monitor culvert life estimates and report.
Railway constructing engineer asks Southern Portland Cement Co for a road construction estimate in the township subdivision. Council asked to comply. Department of Local Government proposes altering municipality and shire boundaries while preserving elector rolls and valuation extracts. Moss Vale Sutton Forest Road boundary question deemed immaterial. councils advised to share responsibility for half the road if needed.
Tenders requested for painting two shop fronts and a dwelling in Bowral. Tenders close on the third day of January 1928. Details from E. Williams, Bowral.
An advertisement notes a furniture sale at Burrawang with Burton the Homa promoting items available for immediate satisfaction and urging customers to consult for the best choice.
First grade Mons Vale defeated Robertson 1 to 8 Bowral forfeited to Thirlmere Second grade Bargo and Wildes Meadow drew Juniors Bowral beat Robertson 11 to 6 Moen Vale beat Thirlmere 11 to nil
The N.S.W. Rugby League postponed a decision on Bowral Club's appeal over a disqualification for appointing a disqualified player as Secretary. District League Secretary Mr Bourne said headquarters has asked for more information. The District League will meet at Mittagong on Thursday.
The Town Clerk publishes a roll of electors for Bowral with 1718 names and urges every entitled person to verify inclusion by August Lith. Those not on the list may enrol by that deadline to vote. non listed individuals cannot vote at ratepayer polls. Also notes a chorus of unrelated ad copy about Woods’ Great Popper mint Cure.
Davis and Westbrook of Bong Bong Street Bowral seek large furnished residences for excellent clients. Rentals requested from mid December for 3 to 4 months and from mid October for 6 months. Details to Davis and Westbrook Bowral.
Under the Marketing of Primary Products Act 1927 as amended, a poll of producers in Cumberland Northumberland and adjacent shires will be held Friday September 21 1028 to decide if a Marketing Board should be formed in the area. Only producers with 159 or more adult female fowls may vote, applicants must list full name farm location and number of fowls. Enrolment and voter lists will be exhibited for public information. director of Marketing will manage enrolment at Box 30A Sydney. The minister H V C Thorby announces details and definitions of a producer.
A notice declares that any person found shooting unting or trespassing on Hope Wood Estate will be prosecuted without respect to persons by order of W Shepherd. Persons removing fence posts or tampering with property will also be prosecuted. All previous permissions cancelled by M J Humphries.
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