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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
6
Mittagong golf activity grows as 14 nominations for the Loch Trophy first round were received. G Walters led 18 holes with 76, A N Chew and W Richards 79, H Hedger 80. Ladies handicaps to be published. Gilbey Cup arrival praised by Mayor Terry.
Next Saturday the Loch Trophy and Smith Trophy semi finals will be played at Mittagong Golf Links. The Match Committee drew the matches on Tuesday night with W Richards facing H Hedger and Geo Walters meeting A N Chew. Umpires named are H D Ferguson, and Edgar Brown.
The Associates will contest the Smith Trophy 18 holes stroke play handicap as soon as players depart. Re-handicapping occurred Tuesday night. President Mr. C. H. Thompson and Vice President A. M. Smith will oversee Saturday’s competition. Secretary Mrs. Burgess reports preparations and a record crowd expected on the links with two dozen more cups and saucers purchased by the Associates.
The Federal Elections will be held on Saturday October 12. Enrolment claims must be lodged at once with a £2 penalty for non enrolment. Mr J A Perkins is the Nationalist candidate and will speak at Bowral on October 5. Mr Cusack is the Labor candidate. A meeting of Perkins supporters is called for tonight to organise the campaign.
At 1 p.m a combined city High Schools team will face Bowral High. Bowral Greens meet Moss Vale Magpies in the second-grade final at 2. Mittagong to Burrawang clash decides who meets Moss Vale Blues in the final at 3.15. A keen, well matched program promises a great afternoon of football.
Moss Vale Magpies defeated Bowral Greans by 24 to 14 with Moss Vale taking early leads and adding a field goal by Harrold. Key scores came from Mewton, Belson and Handley while Bowral fought back with penalties and tries as Moss Vale controlled the second half until full time refereed by Mr. Fletcher of Sydney.
The Robertson Show Committee are busy with Scheol preparations. The Saturday weather was bleak yet cricket enthusiasm remained high as Wes Morrow suffered a badly cut nose but continued play. Robertson Tennis Club joins the Berrima District Competition hoping to represent the Southern heath resort well.
The Robertson Progress Association reports a Tuesday meeting attended by many. President Quirk guides district interests while Hospital collection totals exceed £30. Straying stock issues prompt calls for enforcement. Limbond Benefit plans finalize with success. road needs and local sign boards receive attention. Councillor Missingham notes progress on developmental road work.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a guaranteed cure for eczema barbers itch and skin eruptions. It claims rapid drying of persistent cases and offers supply through chemists and E. L. Broke, chemist, of owrnl.
Bowral Rovers meet Mit tagong in a Saturday friendly with players listed including R. What man, 8 Carey, E. Bailey, T. Dowling, 15 Capitt, H. McDonald, G. Hendrie, G. Markie, G. Vernon, 5 Willis, K. Marden, Steer. Cars depart Post Office at 1.46 sharp.
Berrima Cricket Club dissolved into a new Sports and Social Club at a Monday meeting. A Grading Committee of Tickner Reynolds and Parmenter was named. Unfinancial members will be barred and must resign if selected. Captain chosen before each match. Selection Committee to manage club material. Community optimism for the season in Berrima town and district.
Sunday September 22 1929 church notices list services for St Simeon and St Jude Bowral Mittagong Hill Top Robertson Burrawang and other locais. Denominational schedules include Methodist Presbyterian and Salvation Army with times and ministers. A tongue in cheek ad for Precious Woods Great Peppermint Cure closes the item.
Exiled narrator speaks of a night storm by the sea and pine trees. He recalls Neptune, waves crashing, and thunder while praising God for the storm song given to the pines. The lyric voice finds exultant life amid wild winds and sea spray.
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