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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
2
Hosiery sale lists ladies ribbed cotton hose in colors and black all wool options, with prices ranging from 1 shilling to 4 shillings and 11 pence. Children's socks and silk hose offerings appear, along with suede gloves in various shades and sizes.
The Department of Public Works has approved £6400 for duplicating the Moss Vale water works, pending Moss Vale Council confirming liability. Bowral High School Play Day ad in another column notes 3/6 to attend Bowral School of Arts event.
In loving memory of Gor die who died on 14 June 1926 at early morn when all was still God gave his last command In silent peace he passed away into a better land Inserted by his fond parents brothers and sisters
Notice to advertisers about submission timings for the coming issue. It requests mailings and contracts be received by 3 p.m. Monday, with small ads allowed up to two contracts. The communication explains inconvenience caused by delayed delivery and urges prompt action.
A love feast dance will be held at Mittagong School of Art on Friday next, 15 June, to aid the swimming pool fund. The three matrons lead the committee, extras promised at supper tables, and a first class supper and music are advertised.
At the Wingecaribee Shire Council meeting the clerk reported the expired agreement with Mr Cox the valuer and Dr Ellsmore moved adoption of Valuer-General Department valuations to bring uniformity. Debate centered on field versus office valuation and risks of outsiders misvaluing local properties. The motion was eventually carried.
Alexander John Crawford, a Robertson laborer, told Darlinghurst court he and a thirteen year old girl formed a death pact and attempted suicide. He faced charges for a serious offence alleged to have occurred at Robertson on 3rd and 10th March, while denying other details.
Railway and Tramway Eisteddfod artists at Bowral on Friday night drew a crowded School of Arts audience. Encores and a swinging show, from Gwen Lammas’s overture to the final Good Night, showcased sopranos Duleis Starkey and Bonnie Buckingham, tenors Bert Cruickshank and Vince Chivers, with Harold Fraser’s humor and Kathleen Armstrong’s violin solos earning strong applause. The Southern Ares Railway Commissioner Mr Reid praised the success and Bowral’s progress before a late night dance and supper for all guests.
A man recounts learning from a minister that Federal funds could cover Moss Vale to Nowra road work and discusses a failed engagement with Catherine, aged about 13 or 14, amid talks of joining Canberra via Collector and threats of self harm. He describes plans to pursue a Federal aid route while noting the girl’s threats and their precarious situation.
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