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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
4
A notice states a meeting or event will be held at Burrawang School of Shed on Wednesday 27 November to raise funds for the Parents and Citizens Association. W Vardy is the honorary secretary.
Local notes report Mr Perkins requesting another recount of Eden Monaro votes. Aldermen discuss visitors entertainment and beer versus whisky. The issue appears amid a column of town news and notices from Mittagong and surrounding districts.
England Guild at Robertson held a Daffodil Fair with paper daffodils by St. John’s Church members. Attendees enjoyed a bright day. Mrs Harbison opened the event and received a rose bouquet from Sheila Paterson. Rector Rev H Arnold thanked supporters. proceeds expected near £100.
The Local Government Association executive considered Bowral Council's proposal to amend Local Government Ordinance 30 to make stray dogs on footpaths an offence. The Association rejected Cornells request to back the change.
The Hospital Auxiliary in Bowral sets the night of the seventh as November date for the Hospital Ball. The seventh was moved from the monthly C W A dance after its success. The Auxiliary appeals for support to assist the hospital’s urgent needs.
Mr John B Kirkwood of Fitzroy Falls drove from Bowral to his home when the car skidded four miles from Moss Vale and overturned injuring two of the four occupants. Kirkwood suffered a deep laceration to the back of his left wrist and finger tendon damage while Mr A Hurle fractured a forearm. Ambulance and District Hospital treatment followed. The wrecked car was taken to Jacksons Bowral.
The death of James Lillywhite, the first survivor of England's first test side against Australia, is reported. In Moss Vale, C Crisp, son of Geo Crisp of Camaroo, returned from Braidwood with appendicitis and was hospitalized at A yshire private hospital. Dr Poate may open St Jude's Flower Show November 14, while E Riley of Bowral, gasworks manager, returned from Sydney after a gas managers conference. Mary Ann Hancock of Werns died October 7, survived by five sons and three daughters. interment was at Suburban Forest RC Cemetery amid numerous wreaths.
Bowral advertises a boat of bargains making city prices seem high. Mr F C Holland starts practice as a piano tuner at Mitta Gong after leaving Union Theatres South Coast circuit. The Cohens and the Kellys promise more mirth at the Empire Theatre renewing acquaintance with Bow Mal with seaside quips.
The Rest Room erected by the local C.V.A. branch at Corbet Gardens Bowral is drawing visitors from across the district. The Visitors Book fills quickly and the cosy fires during the cold snap were appreciated by shoppers. All women visitors are welcomed to use the Rest Room.
Mittagong Aldermen reject joining a Bowral Mittagong Nattal Shire amalgamation. Council discusses inviting Bowral to a conference on economy and administration. A County Council option is favored by some, with amendments to keep discussions open but not commit to merger. Debates over delegation and process follow.
A reader questions the editor about a person’s power to overcome a perpetual complaining nature and suggests the individual may be ashamed of their name. The letter, from Arthur N. Burton, notes the correspondence is closed.
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