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Robertson Mail

Location

Robertson, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

6

Wasteful Local Government Conference Delegation Critique

Ald. Mowle, Bowral Council delegate to the Sydney Local Government Conference, denounces the gathering as a waste of money. He cites three chairmen failing to maintain order and an hour spent choosing the next meeting place before Bathurst was chosen. He laments ministerial interference, objects to Bowral delegates, and notes Ald. Elliott found it quiet with little social side interest.

Ald Mowle Bowral Bathurst Ald. Mowle Ald. Elliott

Not Healthy Sanitary report flags Moss Vale health failures

Department of Public Health reports to Moss Vale Council a harsh sanitary inspection. Conditions include disrepair, fly-prone seating, lacking deodorant in pain, poor closet and urinal facilities, rubbish and dung in yards, garbage at an unauthorised depot, inadequate disinfection after disease, dirty poultry yards, careless night soil disposal, uns steamed pans, and effluent entering White's Creek. Council Inspector to prepare a report.

Department of Public Health Hav Moss Vale White's Creek

Batsmen's running a weakness in Sydney grade cricket

A. G. Moyes urges local aspirants to study Hobbs and Sutcliffe for teamwork between batsmen. He condemns grade cricket for poor running and failure to call runs, stressing quick communication and backing up. Experienced players like Andrews and Taylor illustrate ideal running and scoring, boosting totals and crowd enjoyment.

A. G. Moyes Sydney Hobbs Sutcliffe T. Andrews J. M. Taylor

Spring Tragic Goes Round as Punters Reappear

A nostalgic verse notes Ikey aging yet rejuvenating each spring when mugs appear and fairies sing. The piece playfully contrasts aging and renewal with recurring crowds and festive energy.

Anon Ikey

Federal Elections Next Saturday Polling Day Notice

Federal Elections next Saturday is polling day with booths open at 4 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. Voting is compulsory and penalties apply for noncompliance. Voters should vote early to avoid crowds and use the subdivision where enrolled or an absent voter option if away.

At & P House of Representatives

Empire advert brings British films this weekend

Advertisers announce more British films at the Empire this weekend with a note to not miss them. Smith's Cash and Carry offers reduced prices on leading lines. The 10930 model B.S.A. Motor Cycle is on display at Mr J L Selmes shop in Bong Bong Street Bowral. worth inspection.

the Empire Smith Advt J. L. Selmes Bong Bong Street Bowral

Bath requirement motion at Bowral council meeting

Alderman Mowle won approval to have the Inspector of Health inspect all Bowral dwellings for missing bathrooms under the Public Health Act and report to council on unfit houses. He noted some Bowral homes lack baths and sought a report on at least several houses for the next meeting.

Ald Mowle Bowral Creswick Board of Health

Velmol Hair Product Promises Long-Lasting Shine

Velmol keeps hair combed all day with a glossy well groomed look. A bottle is sold by better-class chemists including E. L. Brake in Bowral. The formula allegedly absorbs into the scalp leaving hair soft, pliable and greaseless without showing any product.

Velmol Prebbere Carey Rd Bal Reng E. L. Brake Bowral

Flying without a license lands man in court

Walter William Crothers, 20, of Merrylands, a Citizen Air Force trainee, pleaded guilty to flying Reid's Moth aeroplane from Latrobe toward Sydney without a license. After a storm over the Jondja Valley the engine failed, the plane crashed near Mittagong, narrowly avoiding disaster. Judge Fletcher imposed a £2 fine with £4 0s 6d costs for a dangerous act by an unskilled pilot.

Mittagong Walter William Crothers Merrylands Crothers Air Force Robert Reid Latrobe Jondja Fletcher

Exeter Bureau Announces Eight Prizes This Year

The Exeter Agricultural Bureau and Mr Hillier secured promises from the Southern Area Commissioner for Railways for improved pig unloading facilities. Prizes include a ton of cattle food and two guineas for top butter fat cows, with additional prizes for herd testing unit gains. The annual bureau meeting is set for November 6 as a social gathering with leaders and public officers invited. A petition with 80 signatures urges the Railway Commissioners to install electric light at Exeter station.

Exeter Agricultural Bureau 8. Hillier Southern Area Railways G. Shirley A. C. Brown Exeter Bureau Bureau Exeter

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