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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1950

Page

5

Boorowa Boys Fall To Spitfires In Close Challenge

Boorowa Mighty Mouse basketball team Boys opened their season Saturday afternoon with a tight defeat to Spitfires five goals to four. Both teams head to Cootamundra next Sunday for further matches. Factory vs Spitfires also delivered a close, exciting net game ending eight to five in favor of the Factory. Edith Colles captained Spitfires with Toan Greig at centre and Southwell among the wingers. Factory’s lineup featured Nicole, A Houlding, M Alford, and Do Southwell in defence.

Boorowa Mighty Mouse Spitfires Cootamundra Factory Mise Kath Grosvenor Edith Colles Toan Greig Ds Southwell M. Couch Mae Jone I Howe Dout Pacogy

Local Tennis Stars Bobbin and Corcoran Win Doubles

Maurice Bobbin and Ed gar Corcoran of Boorowa dominated Young's Easter Tennis Tournament to win the Men’s Doubles Handicap event against visiting Sydney players. They also reach the Singles final at St Patrick’s Club with Greg Carmody, contesting Sunday at 3 p.m. for the Rod Carsorate trophy presented by Mrs Rost.

M. Bobbin E. Corcoran Maurice Bobbin Edgar Corcoran Sydney Kreg Carmody Mm Bobbin St. Patrick's Club Greg Carmody Aters Stuay Rost Rod Carsorate Core

Golf Notes Returns From Weekend Stableford and Stroke Events

On Saturday 18 holes stableford saw Dick Phillips win with 33 points while Sunday’s 18 holes stroke handicap crowned Alister Wood with the nett best score. Charles Dick claimed nett 69 in A Grade, with Dowling and Neveson among others noted in the day’s results. Next Sunday features a four ball team event, with partner draws to be made Saturday and all members urged to arrive early to run off promptly.

Ford Dick Phillips Alister Wood Churlie Dick Cor Dick HM Dowling le Nbeson Criek T. del Bod Boldvin Alt. Yonup C. Glover J.D. Avnite Ache Pelletuet J. Monier T. Metiyoth Det L. Well CoSuthora Oo Nest Metalwrs Stableford Phillips Lindsay Young Whale Dwyer Dawyer I. Sullivan J. O'Hara Ryan Kewnan Donnelly Aneomipha M. Thetnax

Nine Hole Event Delivers Win for Mrs Venables

A local golf club held a Nine Choice Holes match on Wednesday won by Mrs Venables, with the 18 Holes and Bhue Competition also noted. Participants include Dwyer, McDonaldson, Flannery, Ver It Thomson, Tierney, and Dickson among others. Hostesses for next Sunday are listed.

Lindsay Thomas M. Dwyer Pubney Shiel G. Dwyer Woolen Y HL. Rolfe Hobbin Mt. Young M. Quilkey M. Donaldson Flannery Mo McGrath Vo Dwyer Ollerenshaw Thomson A. Gay Tierney McPonagh M. Dickson He Uashell

Rugby News and Football Results From Rugby District

Mrs Hates visited Rugby as guest of Mr and Mrs Kevin Batts and Mr W Downes holidaying in the metropolis. A Saturday event honored Letty Betty Apps with gifts and civic regard. Rugby footballers beat Hala ui Suray 16 to 8, Roughgwald shows promise, Crookwell entry denied, season ahead with challenge matches and high spirits.

Hala Ui Suralay Roughgwald Crookwell

Memorial Committee Meets After Rising of the Rig

The Memorial Committee held its initial rising gathering on Saturday with strong attendance. Officers named include M Meilweny as President and Morton as Vice-President, plus Gorham, Treinen, Horton, Weaver, Percival, Burns, Platt, Evans, RL Gorham, Fogarty, Mewhurn, and George. The working committee remains largely unchanged, adding Miss Mewhur, and plans to enter the Memorial grounds with two large granite gates and marble pillars, supported by a cement avenue. The committee holds about 180 in credit locally.

Rigby Memorial M. Meilweny Morton Ary Mers. Gorham Treinen Mr. T. Horton Cimuittor Messrs F. Weaver Re Percival D. Burns C. Platt J. Evans RL Gorham C. Fogarty F. Mewhurn C. George Iweather Rolly Emery Llar

Post Office Improvements at Rigby Attract Local Notice

F Mewhnru, Rigby Postmaster, reports extensive alterations and improvements to the local post office with new facilities now in use. The note humorously laments mail delivery to Taylor's Flat and mentions Toorawa firm WUSIBY'S selling tents and flys with new stock arriving soon.

Rugby F. Mewhnru Rigby Pulse Taylor Wusiby's Toorawa Drumate Nerpslane

World of Demi...? Invitation for unsettled players to join

A paraphrased notice inviting anyone not already in the draw to participate, with a partner to be found for them. The text emphasizes inclusivity and asks interested individuals to come along.

Tierneyello Greig

Boorows Shire approves 4550 in building applications

Boorows Shire Council approved building applications at yesterday’s meeting totaling 4550. Key plans include Malte’s Myrin Bust Toorowa dwelling project valued at 100, Perceval’s Ubanewood Rye Park dwelling estimated at 1000, and Demingobil Hrial Street Boorawa dwelling addition estimated at 50.

Boorows Shire Myrin

Market Report Show Firm Demand At Homebush Auction

Pint Son and Badgery Ltd report mixed yard results with lambs described as fairly good quality and a generally stronger market. Prices were relatively dearer overall, cattle numbers lower than other stock, with 2,207 head of bullocks in supply and a firmer to 10s dearer market.

Pint, Son & Badgery Ltd Homebush

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Bushby’s Flannelette Purcell P.O. Box Rugby News Lew Hall Betty Apps Bety Sensei F. Weaver Ts. Horton Bespin Martin Place Oorena Pudman Strast Ve MB McMahon Peugeot Dodge and Peugot Lister Shearing Machinery Busacott and Wolseley Galtex Castrol Oil Defender Kelvinator L. G. Lawrence Marsden Street Boorows Market Report
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