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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
5
Mr. Clayton addresses the Quota Club at a Farm era luncheon, discussing erosion and the nation’s wheat and land issues. He argues Australia’s agriculture and 1,000,000 acres require change to prevent further desertification.
Mothers who could not attend CWA meetings because of their children can now bring the children along. Arrangements have been made for the children to be cared for kept happy and amused at the Children's playground during meetings.
At the Six Annual Schools Amateur Athletic meet Borrowa Public School and Boorowa Public School won key events while Ena Stanley of Fisher's Creek led in girls scores. Greg Cullen dominated sprints for Boorowa Public School, and Flahler's Creek swept Godfrey Shield and Walton Cup with strong pupil participation from twelve schools.
During the night program district school inspector Mr Morrow presented trophies won during the day. Officials Mr Thompson and Mr Kenney led the ceremony with praise for Ena Stanley of Fisher's Creek and the resilient student athletes. The event marked the sixth annual association gathering in Borrowa with cheering and gratitude to organizers and donors.
On Tuesday April 13 the South-west Group held a council meeting in the WoOA Rest Room at Young with Pelorites from Koorawa tha Boorowa Frogmure Quandialla Aribhares titlang Cowrin and Young present. Stevenoon Boorowa served as chair with Mrs Marius as Patroness and Mr Wright as Hon Treasurer. Mrs Withers was absent and Mrs Kerney kept minutes. Delegates H Stevenson A Gorham W Kenney and ladies A Woebb G Atkin O Hare W Mercan Diggins attended. Guests were entertained at morning tea by the Young Branch before 10:15 am. The meeting adjourned at 10 pm and resumed at 2 pm continuing until 4 pm with thanks given to the Young Branch for hospitality and comfort.
A surprise celebration marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W J Casselin of Market Street Boorowa and Omeagh Frogmore. The event, hosted by Mrs G P Wood in Lane Cove, drew a large family gathering from their 1912 wedding. The cake featured a horseshow and bell with 25 candles. Flowers included carnations roses and dahlias from the Country Producers Association. Gifts and telegrams poured in from across the State.
Mr and Mrs Richard Platt of Taylor's Flat celebrate their silver wedding on Saturday the fifth instant. Their children and grandchildren attended along with a few intimate friends. They received many useful gifts and numerous telegrams.
A well known resident of Borrowa, Agustus Adolf Anderson, aged 73, died after an eight month illness in Burrowa Hospital. A Swedish native, he had no Australian relatives but lived with the Johnston family and worked as a sanitary contractor and collector of sanitary fees for Borrowa Municipal Council. He had long bush work ties and resided in Borrown for over 30 years, leaving a wide circle of friends. The remains were interred at the Church of England section of Burrowa Cemetery after prayers by Rev. H. S. Brown. funeral arrangements were by O. J. Stuart.
From Our Correspondent The Ball in aid of Taylor's Flat Cricket Club attracted visitors from nearby centres. Melody Masters Orchestra provided music and about £27 was collected at the door. Supper by Taylor's Flat earned praise. Personal notes record W Medway's return home and the engagement of Miss Amy Winter and Mr K Croker at St Patrick's Boorowa.
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