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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
3
A Tuesday fire in the town of Cowra destroyed the home of Mrs. ODea widow of seven children. A few items were saved but nearby articles were ignited by sparks and burned. Insurance covered only part of the loss as fire officials investigated the blaze.
A brief notice in The Burrowa News provides a contact phone number Offee 20 and a residence listing 135, dated Friday April 16, 1937.
Town news item notes Boorows Rifle Club members traveling to Harden by two trams to compete for the Harden Cup with a 7 a.m. departure from the Captain’s residence.
The Boorowa District Hospital Directors met in the Library Room of the Mechanical Institute with President A A Patton and Directors Southwell Mason Rev Tredinnick W Thompson Bobbin and EF Boulding attending. They discussed Rye Park turnout for a Bush Nursing Association meeting and agreed to another visit when a suitable date is set. Financials showed outstanding fees and balances, with the Matron reporting a moderately busy month and staff changes including Sister Armour returning and Sister Connolly leaving.
Burrowa announces weekly Saturday hours after noon from 7 p m to 5 p m at their offices on Maraeden Street opposite the former Burrowa News office.
The secretary notes a desire to hold an annual hospital Ball with ladies managing arrangements. The Matron to proceed, directors consent, and a start date in February is set. A hospital financial and patient report follows with admissions, discharges, and donations listed. Boiler issues, cow yard repairs, and alterations to hospital plans are discussed.
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