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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
2
Eggus were sold recently at Good Fellow's weekly auction sale in Bowral at 4s 6d a dozen. This brief item notes a local consignment and prices reached.
The Kangaloon hall packed Monday night for a Methodist Church fundraiser concert. Rev J Thompson presided as Miss Brennan Bowral and Miss Clarke Bowral delighted with piano and song. Bowral violinist Miss Armstrong and comic readers Miss Pickles and Miss Waine drew laughter. Sydney duo Judd impressed. A furniture sale and silent auction accompanied the event, with proceeds aiding local causes. A later note highlights a rural aero display at Bong Bong Racecourse and visits to Cordeaux and Avon Dams. The Mail urges Martin electors to vote by June 16 and promotes Radiola wireless sets. The Bowral concert closed with a Military Anthem, gratitude to performers, and refreshments.
In memory of Charles Henry Clark beloved husband father and grandfather who departed this life on June something inserted by wife children and grandchildren. Notices indicate late delivery of advertisements and deadlines for submission by 2 p.m. Mondays. Address at Tent Road appears in the notice.
The Mayor Alderman Stephens and Aldermen Elliott Marks Gregory Gurney and Venables led council actions including urging Main Roads to classify Main Road No 25 from Main Vale to Mittagong as a State Highway. They approved Aero Club luncheon plans, declined a College Park landing ground offer, and resolved street kerbing works on Banyette Street. They to fund sewerage survey, and seek Main Roads assistance for Centennial Road bitumen work. Electrical price review and tree planting approved.
Bundanoon Oddfellows raised funds for Bro J Davy of Penrose who risks total blindness after heavy medical expenses. A May 18 dance featured MCs A E Reading and B J Clough, good music, a quality supper, a cushion raffle won by Councillor J Tickner, and a paper chase that netted about 4 pounds to assist Davy and family.
In Berrima an unknown coward threw missiles through a residence window endangering women inside. The incident contrasts with the town’s solid reputation under strict local supervision and prompts calls for action. The Berrima Progress Association reports road repairs on Moss Vale Berrima and a metalling plan from Nettal Shire to fixed sections between Berrima and Oxleys Hill.
A large meeting elected officials for the Southern Portland Soccer Club with R. Harris as President and T. Young as Vice President. Membership set at 15s per year and regular monthly meetings planned. A Marulan team defeated local rivals 4 goals to 1, with Portlanders set to host a return visit next Saturday.
Reports from Berrima District Show and Bowral Bowling Club highlight service milestones and farewell tributes. Charles Melton marks 70 years with Brisbane Newspaper Company Limited. cement works trainee Mrr Hi Anthop recovering from septic finger at District Hospital. Wotton, Tickner and secretary roles praised. Bowral club bids farewell to C C Slack with a suede wallet gift and emotional remarks.
This column invites correspondence on matters of public interest and notes the editor does not endorse correspondent views. Names must be seen by the Editor before publication.
A letter to The Editor criticizes dance ticket pricing and blames government red tape for taxation ticket issues. The writer notes the Milton Times overstates price concerns and recounts repeated trips to obtain correct tickets, urging a simpler collection method and less bureaucratic delay. The letter is signed by a reader identified as a victim.
A terse public notice references respect owed to a persona and notes action by order of a person identified as W. It preserves formal phrasing and implies an official directive or ceremonial courtesy without detailing names, places, or dates.
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