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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
2
Owing to late delivery The Mail the paper enforces strict ad rules. Changes in standing advertisements must reach by 10 am Saturday or noon Wednesday to take effect next issue. New ads must arrive by 2 pm Monday and Thursday. Small ads may be dropped upon entry. Advertising contracts terminate only at quarter ends.
The Mail notes Moss Vale Council blocked district advertising plans but signals revival as other districts stay enthusiastic. Conference praised proposals with moderate costs and hopes for practical scheme adoption, urging stronger community advertising across Australia. The piece also comments on the Commonwealth Labor Government, optimism tempered by extremism, and a return to steady work.
Brief local items report Bowral G.U.0.0.F. meetings moving to the C.W.A. Rest Room and a 30 minute parking limit. A fire at a Moss Vale stable caused wall damage. Lily of the Valley blooms donated to Bowral Hospital Auxiliiary, and St. Jude's Bowral hosts a patronal festival with Reverend E Walker as preacher. Bowral Flower Show profits reach £104 with plans for next autumn show. Moss Vale Band revival and local Flower Fate at Moss Vale promise musical programs. Presbyterian Flower Fate opens with Mary Wilson. Weather notes report a frost and upcoming rains. Braemar tennis notes include No.2 team lineup for Saturday match at Moss Vale.
Moss Vale E grade tennis faced Glenquarry at Glenquarry Saturday with Glenquarry winning. Match details list several doubles and mixed pairings with scores such as 8-6 and 6-3, noting withdrawals and weather-related postponements affecting Kaurringal, Mass Vale, and Bargo for the weekend.
At the District Ambulance Committee meeting held Saturday presiding officer Mr Stephens with members Kel Nattai Starkey Wingecarrie Moss Vale and Bowral. The Telephone Department offered half rates for Ambulance use. Bundanoon M A L 0 F forwarded £14 and Glenquarry £5 from recent fundraisers. Jasper Stokes was thanked for gifting an oak cabinet for the casualty room. The new ambulance car was expected by month end. A small function will be held in Mitta Gong Bowral and Moss Vale on the car’s arrival to allow public inspection of the equipment.
Bowralworthies report on three weeks vacation for W Roylance and spouse on the North Coast while J J Hackett and Mrs Hackett are in Sydney for a week and the Local Government Clerk's Conference. The Berrima District Show Society sends condolences to Mr and Mrs Ina Yeo. Ald. Mack retires from Mow Vale Council. Nominations for the vacancy close on October 11. Mrs Haddin, widow of John Haddin, dies in Dunoon at 75. Justice Sly, famed for cricket statistica, passes away and leaves a social sporting void. Newcomer Coell Burke, 13, shows blue ribbons in horseshow events. Miss Adkins of Bowral praised for National Party work and electoral knowledge amid strong local support.
In District Ten tennis, Penrone defeated Excelsior 5 to 4. Mittagong Kyogle beat Berrima 7 to 6, Moss Vale St John’s beat Kangaroo 6 to 3. Moss Vale Selecta had a bye as Roberwon withdrew. Glenquarry beat Selecta 5-4 Braemar beat Penrose 1-0 Braemar 11 beat Wilds Meadow 5 sets to 4. Kyogle defeated St John’s 7-2.
Braemar Club two teams triumphed in the Ber rimma District Tennis Association B grade. The No 1 team beat Pen Tow by nine sets to nail while the No 2 team defeated Wild's Meadow five sets to four on Braemar courts. In a Sunday clash Waratah Club Waverley from Sydney beat Braemar 8 59 to 6 08 games as Braemar hosted a dinner and tea for visiting players.
A quiet wedding united Florence Elliott of Wild's Meadow and Geo. Bisby of Burrawang at Robertson's Methodist Church with Rev. J. Thompson officiating. Florence wore georgette and lace, with a veil and bouquet. Madge Moule assisted. After a reception at Willow Vale Wiki's Meadow, the newlyweds left for Coogee for their honeymoon.
The Moss Vale team to play Goulburn this Saturday includes Carter Mack Hay H Browne Gordon Tom Smith Mel Grath Benardon Winch Pocock and two more to be named. Train departs 11 30. At Bowral Green last Saturday the Albert Shield final saw Gallag her Whatman vs Griffiths Westbrook. Westbrook won the A section with 91 28. Hobbs led before losing to Westbrook 31 28. Jackson beat L Marks then lost to Warren in B section. Albert Shield final Griffin Westbrook defeated Gallagher Whatman 24 0. Price Trophy results Marks beat Whatman 26 17 Huggett beat Rogers 25 17 Hobbs beat Griffiths 26 18. Mooney Trophy reaches final stage on Saturday 10 40 p m Stokes v Hugiett 2 40 p m Winner v Westbrook 1 20 p m Beerly Griffith. President and Holmes trophies also promised valued at 2 2s.
The Mittagong Golf Club held its fourth annual meeting with C H Thompson in the chair. The treasurer C N Lee submitted the balance sheet and the president reported strong progress, noting 42 members and 39 associates with plans for further growth and improvements to fairways and facilities.
The following trophies were presented: Murray Shield to H. C. Allen for the second time, Club Championship to A. N. Chew, Lock Trophy to Geo Walters first place and W. Richards second, Ladies Championship to Mrs. C. Hayter.
The annual officer slate was elected with C C Murray as Patron and H Thompson as President. Officers include Vice Presidents A M Smith A E Boswell and Alderman Terry as Mayor. Other roles listed are Secretary A N Chew Treasurer C N Lee Auditor W H Kennedy and committee members. Trophies donated include Dr Alsop for the two fa and Mr Kerridge for the Ladies Championship followed by Hodger's 2 pounds 7 shillings.
Enders are invited for the erection of a cottage at Bowral designed by H. Sheaffe, Architect. Submissions close as specified by the project notice.
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