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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
2
A fragmented sale listing shows Smite and Co offering deep discounts on men’s shirts undershirts fleecy garments and outerwear. Prices across items include uniforms, trousers, suits and gloves with many marked down, some damaged, in a bustling clearance style.
May rainfall reached 61 points and since June began 44 points. Debates include a dairy question with Alwyn Brown opposing and Alvin Brown in favor. Arbor Day planned with Mittagong soldiers. Moss Vale Council warns water main delay risks summer shortage. Big prize list for Nowra Show tops South Coast. Overdue rates notice targets Bowral rates with 1 percent interest. Anti glare headlights urged by inter council effort. Vegetable Marketing Board voting rule proposed. Main Roads and state highway talks for local routes. Cherniavsky duo praised as world touring stars to perform at Moss Vale on June 26.
In loving memory of dear Dad who pasted niray Sind oara mi June 1926, a sserted by his loving wife and an children.
The notice warns advertisers that material must be received by 2 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. It outlines contract termination only at quarter's end and mentions delivery of advertisements for publication on specified days. The message also references payments or rates and route 10, with reference to Wyke.
Foreman Mr. Chea Smith of Southern Portland Cement Co. saw mill suffered a deep arm wound when a bearer struck him during log processing. He was taken to hospital for stitches and faces a lengthy recovery. Generous locals raised £44 for W Evans unable to work due to illness. In Rugby, Berrima Tigers beat Mons Vale 2 0 with W H Parmenter scoring the only goal from a penalty early in the match.
At the Exeter Agricultural Bureau meeting Mr A B Sheath urged the Southern Area Commissioner to run the early train No 111 for Bowral High School pupils or move up No 12a. Support came from others as the motion was seconded by Mr A C Brown and carried. Co operation with Penrose Wingello Bureaus and Bundanoon Progressive Association was requested to back the change.
The official interpretation limits ball play to one man per side with one back behind him. Other players must stay behind within six yards or five yard radius and offside positions are allowed until the ball is played. Violations trigger a penalty kick for the non off ending side.
The Mom Vale Bowler's first annual ball at Mack's Theatre Royal Friday night drew about ninety couples and raised hopes for good funding. A late start and rough play marred the event, with Thirlmere and Bowral contesting as forwards dominated. Bowral opened with a try by BL Chalker after Thirlmere’s initial pressure, though Herb Davis failed the kick for goal.
Bowral hosts Mittagong with full back A Wills and three quarters J Dalgleish G Vernon and D Harrold leading the defense. Referee G Mom. Thirlmere to Moss Vale in a later match with Referee S Workman. Junior and second grade fixtures listed. “When you're beaten blame the Reserve” cited as fan motto.
A fair crowd at Losaby Park Bowral watched Bowral face Thirlmere in a first grade clash. Poor ground conditions from last weekend’s rain left one end of the oval very wet, hindering play and spoiling the day’s standard for the traditional game.
Decorations by Mr Adam featured a large ceiling painting of a bowling green match in progress with a regaled skip directing the shot. Drapery in orange and green radiated to the walls as the committee notes thanks for service to the ball. Dancers praised arrangements, music excellent, floor good, and overall appointments satisfactory.
Bowral led 6 2 at halftime and accelerated in the second half. G Vernon scored a try and added a running score, Willa and Stubbs also crossed, W Thomas propelled Bowral to 15 while Thirlmere finished at 3. Puddin Vernon stood out as the best on field amid solid team showing.
The Bowral Robertson game saw two players ordered off amid rough play with further incidents reported in the same match unpunished by the referee. Onlookers urged the whistle man to eject a player, who then faced a suspension in the following game, a move praised as needed discipline by spectators.
Bowral Juniors defeated Moss Vale Juniors by 12 to 3 in a low scoring clash. The game showcased strong forward work from Bowral and solid defense limiting Moss Vale to a lone try.
At the final league meeting delegates from Nepean Robertson Ber rime and Moss Vale debated finishing rounds and matches. Moss Vale to host Thirlmere if it affects standings. Moors Park Junior FC sought a game. Group 8 proposed intergroup visits with £40 financing for a return match. Nepean Rovers requested withdrawal from first grade and clearance granted after settles. Moss Vale sports day conflicts lead to no Moss Wals Ground use on September 15.
A fragmentary notice states works department plans repairs and invites tenders for the erection of a septic tank at Hotel Burrs. The text also mentions an electricity supply interruption in Bowrml and naive doo from 9 am to 8 pm and references A. E. Ford.
Notice states persons removing on property face prosecution for all pre Rosati issues with required permissions under Mr J Humphrier authority. The fragment indicates legal action and enforcement of property access rules. Names and specifics are incomplete but imply citation of official enforcement and potential court filing.
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