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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
2
RichARds memorial note for Ann Eleanor Richards who died September 17 1925 at age 66. Children Joe Berb John Mrs Williams and grandchildren Fred Kathleen Albert Jimma contribute affectionate verses and a family photo remains treasured in the home.
R S Smith & Co began rebuilding their Bowral premises with a new pear entrance from Wingecarribee Street. The metalled roadway will allow parking for 26 or more cars, plus rear parking and space for the company fleet. The Live Firm intends to stay abreast of the times.
Mr and Mrs P McGuinness Havticon and fletvington the Matron archicon an the Matron Sisters and Nursing Staff of the BD Hospital and Dentist Gray thank for treatment and kindness to their Son and Brother Leo during his illness also the maniacs of a pe En at Kangaloon Temple organization of the Benefit Social and all kind people who patronised the Social or made donations to the Fund.
The Moss Vale Branch of the C.M.A. holds an important meeting at Burrawang on Thursday next with all members urged to attend. The official Moss Vale Loan enquiry was held Monday and reports go to the Minister. A library upgrade at Mitta Gong School of Arts refreshes volumes with a wartime renovation led by Rev. C P Brown. A Berrima Presbyterians concert at Theatre Royal this Friday 20 September supports church funds with local and Moss Vale Bowral talent.
The Meas Vale Magpies edge Bowral Greens 14 to 13 in a tense match. Bowral Greens produced a strong second half comeback after a sluggish first half, while Arnsliffe Scots defeated Bowral Juniors 18 to 3.
A Friday night event linked to the Methodist Fair drew locals including a storekeeper and taxi driver. Winners were crowned in events like Ping Pong, Dominoes, Nursery Rhymes, and Whistling with proceeds supporting the Baby Competition.
Bowral School of Arts Flower Show opens after noon on Thursday and continues at night. The Secretaria expects an exceptional display this year with wonderful daffodils seen in many gardens. Specially attractive blooms will be staged in the class, and other classes will be equally attractive for a first class show.
Unpropitious weather hindered attendance at a District Hospital fundraiser hosted by Prince Alfred Lodge. Despite poor turnout due to heavy rain on Tuesday, attendees enjoyed a close night with Mr RB Goodfellow as M C. High quality refreshments were provided and rose takings reached about £20, seen as satisfactory under the circumstances.
Youths and girls competed at Bowral Gymkhana highlighting love of ponies. The Horse Show Society organized events with many winners among visitors, staff absent due to illness, and a strong town advertisement driven by a large attendance. Results named numerous children and young riders across pony, rider, and novelty races with Miss MacGoun prominent in several events.
Bowral mayor presided over Berrima District Ambulance Committee meeting with Kell Evans Darbishire Starkey Paine Doyle and Warren in attendance Hospital supports district ambulance establishment Penrose ALso OF to hold a dance for Ambulance Fund on September 27 Wellington ambulance board control proposal rejected Western Suburbs offers free loan ambulance accepted Studebaker sedan ambulance chosen price 17 17s secretary J J Hackett resigned thanked Collin to take over duties Darbishire named delegate to Ambulance Board future meetings set for 0 40 pm on the second Saturday of each month
Mr and Mrs A D Yonge and family enjoy part of their annual leave in Burrawang after his transfer from BEA Bank to Homebush. Bowral visitors meet Rev J Rofe in Campbelltown, a keen Show Committee member. Minnie Stubbs nearly matches a state high jump record at 411. Bowral faces health constraints as Mrs Rogers is unwell, with Jan Fitzgerald taking over Eight Hour Hospital Sports collections. Jack Small wins High School Athletic Championship as Ray Crawford trails. Kr G Walker, a horse show official, limps but serves. Joseph Gregory, Bowral liveryman and sportsman, dies at 60 in Bexley, survived by family. William Gregory, his brother, and nephews Arthur and George Gregory noted.
A car with six occupants fell 35 feet from Maltings Bridge at Mittagong after missing a turn. The sedan, owned by John Edwards of Lakemba and bound for Sydney, struck a telegraph pole on landing. Six escaped death, with Mrs. Murphy most seriously injured from bruises and shock. others were shaken.
Burrawang Football Club organizes a benefit dance on Wednesday to aid Mr. Fred Limond and his young family, affected by a paralysed condition. The event seeks strong public support, building on prior coverage of the case in The Mail.
Bowral Mittagong Cycle Club held a four nine mile race from Mittagong to Colo Vale and return on Saturday. R Nankerville took first with N Stenner second. Stenner and McMasters tied for fastest time. The club plans a five lap race at the Eight Hour Sports at Bowral on 7 October with prizes of two open orders and another for 10s 6d.
The Bowral Cricket Club opens its season with a Wednesday 4 p.m. practice at Glebe wicket. C Asher of Paddington CCC will attend to coach promising young bowlers. Bowral Rovers travel to Mittagong Saturday for a friendly match.
A fragmented ad claims quick safe relief from lower bowel issues by removing the cause with an internal remedy. It promises guaranteed results and references a chemist and a medical professional, using bold claims to persuade readers.
Auction list notes a new line of household goods on all floors including two couches blinds and rollers chairs tables a sewing machine gramophone records lamps cedar sideboard cedar safes pictures meat safe crockery cooking utensils buckets firewood and supplies.
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