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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1928
Page
2
A late mail delivery prompts strict guidance on changes to standing contracts. Changes must be received by 10 am Saturday for Saturday effect, or by 2 pm Monday for Monday effect. Advertising contracts may be terminated only at quarter ends.
The Mittagong Public School marked its fiftieth anniversary with a daytime procession of colorful costumes including cowboys sailors and fairies. Prizes were awarded for boys and girls categories such as comic fancy and decorated bicycle with a profit expected around £100 toward a school piano.
The Mail reports on Bowral area matters including a Parents and Citizens meet at the school, Glenquarry Annu al Ball for the Sports Fund, a motor accident injuring Arthur Thompson, and Natal Shire Council re elections. The Catholic fete at Mittagong, St Johns Guild sale of work, and the Magpie Comedy Company in Burrawang are noted. Also covered are theft at a workshop, Sister Susie’s Queen Ball dress preparations, a travel sign mileage puzzle, and Burrawang’s opposition to a new road until weighbridge needs are met.
At the final Wingecarribee Shire meeting, Robertson residents pressed for fencing repairs by the bridge and cleanup of rubbish along Belmore Falls Read. The council agreed to pursue names of offenders, study footpath widening at Hoddle and Meryla Streets, and seek railway road widening. A renewed Main Roads survey proposed a new farm bypass and overhead bridge. residents protested the plan. J Chittick resigned as sanitary contractor. Hull appointed for two years. A new sanitary depot site was deferred. General cleanup and drainage for Robertson streets were discussed with funding for the Sanitary Inspector. Public charging repairs for the Robertson hotel road were considered with hotel subscription offer.
Bowral Homing Society held a flight from Carrathool covering 286 miles. Results show L A N Gash 142 yards 1 foot 2 inches, A and J Gash 105 yards 1 foot 5 inches, Babington and Irby 416 yards 1 foot 6 inches.
Miss Brenning of Kangaloon is under medical care at the District Hospital with her condition undisclosed. The report notes Mrs. Gavin George’s serious health anxiety following a seizure last week. At Mittagong School Jubilee, Alex Murray, recently retired, was among the attendees. Geoff Beavan, Bowral’s noted musician, has returned from a health trip to Moree and reports feeling better. Mr. Samuel Trudgian, 48, died at the District Hospital, formerly of Moss Vale and a staffer at the railway refreshment rooms. his widow is a sister of Mrs. Lee of Canyonleigh. The funeral was held at Bowral General Cemetery’s Presbyterian section after a wreath from the refreshment rooms staff. Vic Bradman, Bowral’s renowned bowler and Don Bradman’s brother, is highlighted for early feats and later solid fielding. Mittagong’s elder resident William Smith, 67, died of pneumonia. he was a lifelong local, survived by two sons, a daughter, and two brothers living in Berima and at age 80. Funeral was at Fitzroy Cemetery with Rev. C. F. Brown officiating.
Southern Portland Cement Estate at Berrima offers 500 lots 80 business and 480 homes to be sold by public auctions on Saturday November 10 at 2 pm. Stubbs and Co and Yous, Davis and Wentbrook, Bowral and Burton handle. easy terms, deeds free of legal costs, water and power reticulation planned, special bank and rail arrangements for buyers from Sydney.
A Friday Moss Vale event featured a skilled Railway Company with bright performances by Miss Starkey and Mr Lewchs in duet. Young Noela Stipewich impressed as a potential artiste, followed by dancing to an orchestra led by Miss Brennan, Miss Armstrong, and Mr Bochma for an excellent show.
At the monthly gathering of Ber rims Dutriet A. HE and the Society, plans were made to cooperate with the Newcastle Society to seek exemption of Agricultural Societies from municipal rates. A request to cancel the Hospital Gymkhana was refused as the date was already advertised. The council aims to have orchards inspected for codlin moth, increased admission charges to fs. for adults, and fodder prize subcommittees. North Yarrunga gore cuts lack funds, and Sproule Road cost sharing is proposed to be split equally between Nattal and Wingecarribee.
Walter Francis Blatch Philip Webb Alexander Macfarlan Smith and others are named as candidates for the upcoming Triennial Election in Mitoth. Returning Officer C N Lee notes eligible nominees and postal ballot arrangements with a new ballot to be issued later. The notice, dated October 1978, details the election process and candidate list.
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