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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
4
Public timetable notice lists new rates for second class return and first close returns from Bowral to Sydney and intermediates. Excursion tickets valid for one calendar month from issue date, with coupons and travel only on trains shown. Details available from stationmasters and the handbill.
A vivid program blends romance and nature with Allure of everyday life framed by high cost of pleasure. The drawing cards feature Lew Cody and Eileen Pringle in Thoroughbreds with IVOR NOVELLO providing score. Thunder of hooves and crowds promise a neck and neck finish.
Mr. W. Davis of Wild's Meadow is in a serious condition after being knocked down by a car. Friends in the district express regret and wish him a speedy recovery. Also noted is the Wingecarrabee Shire Council meeting appointing H. A. Leonard as engineer to succeed Goudie on the Water and Sewerage Board. Twenty seven applications were received. Leonard, on active service, holds high qualifications with experience in England, Africa, Hawaii, Servia, and New South Wales and led the Nambouda hydro electric scheme on the Clarence River.
James Harrigan, a pioneer of Kangaloon born in Wollongong in 1839, died in his ninetieth year at his son-in-law's Merewether residence on May 12. He helped establish early NSW settlements in 1862 under Sir John Robertson's Free Selection Act and leaves six sons, four daughters, 52 grandchildren, and 55 great grandchildren. His funeral was held May 14 at East Kangaloon Cemetery with many old friends present.
At a Mittagong council meeting Electrical Engineer Mr Crisp proposed a campaign to popularise electrical appliances and raise domestic power use. The report urged more effort to boost consumption, noting inexpensive devices and potential electricity charge reductions. It recommended £25 for the year for advertising and leaflets, with free leaflets and nominal advertising blocks. Consideration was deferred to the next meeting.
A brief item notes several named individuals including Mr Hulme Mr Reg Tickner Miss Clark Mr Stan Lake Mr Hobbs and Mr Tom Mack associated with a collection labeled under 100. It asks two or three collectors who have it to respond if any collection has been made and to advise status.
Moss Vale 4s defeated Burrawang 14 to 3 with tries by J McGrath two and Rus sell Jones and P Cox. G Murphy added a conversion. Also note Mittagong First Grade meet a team representing the GPO Sydney on 14 June and Juniors to face Newtown Junior on the same day.
Mittagong fire brigade capt. Terry and his men stage a Firemen's Ball to raise funds for the District Hospital. They already boosted donations by mounting diligence and public appeal, offering a good floor, music, supper, and social atmosphere to draw attendees and spare shillings for the hospital this year.
A reader contributed a practical dish SAUSAGE CAKES AND APPLES. Remove skin from sausages and form small flat cakes. One sausage yields two cakes. Brush with beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs, and fry golden in hot fat. Drain well. Serve with apples cut in quarters and fried, or fried tomatoes as an alternative.
A reader from New C indae asks for recipes using sweet corn. They note no Australian cookery book offers corn dishes beyond boiling or baking fresh cobs or tinned corn on toast and invite readers to submit tested recipes for publication.
Bowral clashes with Mittagong at Mittagong with two Blues lineup including J Robinson and F Stubbs. Greens face Bundanoon at Bowral and Exeter host Burrawang with Workman refereeing. Merulan beat Bowral 4 0 on Marulan ground. Miller and Bonser scored.
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