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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
3
NOTICE is thereby given that Main road No 260 from Soldiers' Memorial to Lyell Street will be permanently closed to through traffic during reconditioning with work proceeding, alternate route via Berrima and Lyell Street. All classes of motorcycle and cycle repairs offered including brazing overhauling and wire wheel builds.
Youth and beauty helped the third rest room dance organized by Mrs. Weedon for the C W A Rowe Room. Empire Theatre overflowed with dancers and a record attendance is expected at the Hospital Ball. Proceeds exceed forty five pounds with 4s tickets and many generous donations for supper. Numerous notable costumes were worn by women including Miss Ivy Smith Miss K Homan Miss Thelma Speer Mrs Weedon and others in georgette satin and georgette ensembles.
A local printer in Bowral markets improved quality and lower prices at The Fear shop. The piece highlights cost savings and messaging aimed at residents seeking affordable printing services.
Bowral Bowling Green hosted a district gathering with Nowra and Moss Vale players joining Bowral. Attendees praised catering and club hospitality as Mr. Morton presented cups to Westbrook and Whatman for champion and Young Trophy honors, underscoring strong goodwill among clubs.
Bowral defeated Nowra by 43 points with guests from Mosvale strengthening Bowral in the absence of several stars. Scorers listed include Hanson Taylor Vere Dev BL, Herne Spence Morison Faulks, Bill May Simpson Priddle Clarke Goes L Marks Jackson, Homann Griffin Hugget Marks Woodhill Watts Graham Bent Ingall Hobbs Grit. Final tally shown as scattered goal and point totals.
Herbert defeats Warren 16-10 and Gallagher beats Clarke 15-12 in early bouts. Bent wins over Goss 17-14 and Taylor over Marks 17-12. Jackson defeats Griffin 15-4, then Taylor beats Jackson 16-1. Bent edges Herbert 11-10 and 15-14 over Gallagher, then Bent defeats Taylor 22-T. In semi finals, Griffin and Westbrook beat Huggett and Jackson 23-16.
Advertisers announce new stocks of Spring goods from Messrs Rt 5 Smith and Co with latest materials and styles. A N Burton touts cheapest gates for farm and home. W K E Burchell extols Crosley radio at fair price and offers demonstrations. A H Sommers reports remodelled ladies hairdressing suites with permanent waving. Weedon promotes The Awakening starring Wilma Banky on Wednesday night. Also includes a health ad for Salix Magnesia claiming fast relief for stomach upset with a trial package offered by E L Brake Bowral.
A large meeting endorsed extending electric service to Burrawang. Speaker Mr Lyons Electrical Engineer explained the proposal in detail and answered questions. Mr Reid of Homebush estimated connection costs and described service classes. A motion of thanks to Lyons Reid and others was carried and the probable number of points was to be recertained.
An old prescription promotes a refined coconut oil wash for hair, arguing soaps and shampoos dry the scalp. Wet hair with water, rub in a few spoons of colinated coconut oil to produce rich lather, rinse clean, leaving hair fluffy, wavy, and easy to style. It claims the oil removes oil, dust, dirt, and dandruff and costs little from chemists like EL Brake of Bowral.
Wingecarribee Shire Council proposes to borrow £1000 to £3000 under the Special Loans provisions to establish Electricity Works trading undertakings for Burra and Robertson districts. A. F. C. Wood of the Department of Public Works will hold an inquiry at the Shire Office Moss Vale on 16 October 1920 at 10 am. Written evidence urged.
An order directs action against CURA WONG regarding alleged shooting and trespass incidents at Ox heya Hill Re Round near Bowral. The document is issued by H. and H. E. Darrell by authority of the court.
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