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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1929
Page
4
Owing to late delivery The Mail publishes strict advertising deadlines. Changes must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday or noon Wednesday to appear next issue. New ads due by 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Small ads accepted until 3 7. The rate fee is sixpence. Advertising contracts can end only at quarter’s end.
The Mail Advertisers News notes Theo Small highlighting holiday special suit values and Sommers offering a free Lustre silk bloomers gift with ready-to-wear frocks from 20 shillings upward. Mrs Phillipson has taken over La Noisette Bowral management. forthcoming ads promise notable announcements.
Bowral CWA monthly gathering on 12 November selected three delegates for the 1930 Sydney Annual Conference. Mrs Davenport, Mrs Lawrence, and Mrs Meusiter named with alternates Mrs Pickles, Mrs Bromley, and Miss Adkins in case of accident. Donations and fundraising details noted.
Burrawang Football Club held a social night in a crowded hall with Jackson's Amusu Orchestra delivering encores. Prizes were awarded to top players by donor funds and Mrs Whyte and Son provided chocolates and cigarettes. The gross takings reached about £20 despite poor weather.
The Committee of the Parents and Citizens Association completes arrangements for their social on Wednesday night. Ladies serve refreshments and coffee royal with attentive service. Patrons are promised first class enjoyment all evening.
Bowral Primary School lists eligible pupils for admission to Bowral High School in 1930. Names printed in merit order include Dunwoodie John Green James Stokes Dulcie Martyn Irene Hlingworth G Callaghan Alb Howitt John Holding Wm Miller Wm Whatman Dulcie Stokes Joree Hamilton Eunice Adame Ray Amos Edward Owers Albert Shepherd Allan Baker Hubert Baker Jean Dickman Dorothy Douglas Jock Peck Robi Cleave John Roberts Jim Collins Alf Crabtree Irene Foley Elsie Lee Fred Walker Albert Porteoun Keith Collin Charles Griffin Norris Breen Phyllis Crawford Robi Wilion Wm Glen Elua Workman Mona McMillan Arthur McFarlane Leila McGhie Vera Venables Connie Christie Peter Sutcliffe Erica Morton Molly Ford Wallace Franklin John Murchie Joyce Ison Angela Brown Lillies Rich John King Joyce Cornwell Ada.
First grade results include Excelsior 7 Berrima 2 Kyogle 8 Keringel 6 Barge 1 Kangaloon 1 St Johns 3 Selecta 0 Penross 0. Second grade victors include St Johns 6 Penrose 3 Glanquarry 6 Braemar 4 Broome 2 Wilds Meadow 2 Kyogle 5 Selecta 4.
In Bowral on Saturday Excel sior defeated Berrima on their court by seven sets to two. Matches featured Willis and Phillips losing to Pascoe and Murray 4-6, Wille and Huthnance defeating Smith and Frewe 6-4, and multiple singles and doubles results with Huthnance and Wills posting strong showings. Totals: Bowral seven sets and 63 games to Berrima two sets and 47 games.
Residents in Mittagong Council area petition Bowral Council to supply water and electricity and to transfer the area. Mittagong would discuss terms and consult with Bowral. Bowral aldermen urged petitioners take up issue with Mittagong. motion carried to involve Mittagong only as needed.
J Goodfellow reports strong Wednesday sale with numerous accounts listing cows at various pounds and shillings, heifers and steers sold by T J Badgery M J Maloney Wiseman and others. Notable items include two pigs at 2 25 and store cows around £4 10s. Overall the notes document diverse lots from multiple buyers with prices ranging widely.
Bowral Council again debated the Grand Hotel septic tank issue. Health Inspector reported a black foul smelling liquid surfacing between the homes of Mr Parker and Mr Grimson. He advised abating the nuisance. aldermen debated carting away effluent but approved the inspector’s report.
A local election notice from Bowral announces the vacancy from Alderman G K Wie Elliott and lists candidates Gordon Elliott William Foorles and Charles Harris. It notes polling at Bowral Town Hall on Saturday and includes candidate appeals and requests for support.
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