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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1941

Page

2

Arbor Day Observed By Rugby Pupils And Parents

On Friday afternoon July 25 Rugby celebrated Arbor Day with about twenty four trees planted along the road by local residents including Mrs Clancy Mesars Jonah Apps Coacge Moons Fox Weaver and J Curner After planting the trees the school children enjoyed an afternoon tea and a program of speeches and recitations chaired by Mr Weaver with the Lower Division children delivering pieces.

Rugby Mrs Clancy Mesars Jonah Apps Coacge Moons Fox Weaver J Curner

Arbor Day program honors students and families

The Little Plant and Upper Division recited Trees and Ty Blos somes as Gwen Mewburn and Cyril Johnson gave Arbor Day speeches. Parents J Johnson O Mewburn and M Mewburn added remarks. The National Anthem closed the program. Mrs P Kearins Snr aged 90 of Templemore Marengo is very ill at Waverley. Messrs William Dennis and P Kearins went to see their mother. Friends of Mrs Jack Harel regret she is seriously ill in Grenfell Hospital.

Gwen Mewburn Cyril Johnson Messrs J. Johnson Mewburn M. Mewburn P. Kearins Snr Jack Harel Grenfell Hospital

Special Appeal Seeks Women's Donations in Boorown District

An appeal led by Miss Jean MacPherson invites women of Boorown and District to donate to a cause. Donations may be left at the Burrows News office or at Mine E. M. Burns residence Mareden St with contributions listed from multiple local residents, including socks, wool, and cash in varied amounts across June to August.

Boorown Jean MacPherson Geogellalong Burrows News E. M. Burns Mareden St

Final Result J Whale Defeats H McDonald in Golf Match

J Whale defeated H McDonald in a final golf confrontation. No competition scheduled on Sunday.

J. Whale H. McDonald

Associates Wednesday Golf Compiles Mixed Results

On Wednesday July 30 in the hole to comp golf event players Misa Fo McCann and Miss E Weekes faced varied outcomes with scores noted as down and up. Notable matches included Miss Walters and Miss Goudie both listed 11 down and 12 holes in the Mrs McGrath trophy round, while several pairings progressed with byes and close contests across a crowded field.

Misa Fo McCann E. Weekes Mre. O'Mara Miss Walters Miss Goudie Miss Woodbridge Miss C. Weekes

In loving memory of Edith Riles

In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother Edith Riles who passed away August 1. A loving father waits to welcome home her loved ones beyond life’s gates. Inserted by her son daughter in law George and Nelle and grandchildren.

Loui Manson Aliles Lao Florrie Alice Edith Margaret Fife Golden Gates George Nelle

Gifts and Red Cross Report Highlight Local Activities

A social gift evening for Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Couch featured Claire Burns and Clatworthy presenting gifts. Golf Club members hosted an afternoon at the Golf House. proceeds totaled £223 0s 11d. Red Cross notes cite a successful year with 15.1 attendance and extensive garment and supply donations to Stores and Convalescent Homes.

Hilton Couch Saturn Claire Burns Mr. Clatworthy Mrs. Couch Golf House the Red Cross R. Gibson Red Cross

Penyu Family Thanks Community for Support

Mr. and Mrs. Geog Penyu and family express gratitude for cards and floral tributes received after a recent bereavement. They especially thank Mrs. John Corkery for her kind assistance during this difficult time.

Geog Penyu John Corkery

Frogmore War Fund Farewell and Local Events Highlight Town News

The Frogmore District War and Patriots Fund farewelled Privates Fred Kelly Jack O Malley and Henry Boyd with a crowd in attendance and speeches by Mr J A Edmonds and others. Miss Eileen O Neill received wedding wishes and gifts at a tea gathering. The CWA plans a large annual ball on August 5.

Frogmore District War and Patriots Crnmin Fred Kelly Jack O'Malley Henry Boyd O'Malley Boyd Kelly Frogmore Eileen O'Neill Miss O'Neill F. Newbery T. Prosser E. Russell R. Corcoran The C.W.A

Australian soldier broadcasts from Syria in Victory message

Nicholas Stanley Lawrence of Burrinjuck joined Australian troops on 2FC to send a family greeting from an orange grove somewhere in Syria. Sister Prosser, daughter of T. B. Prosser of Strathfield Frogmore, is on air with the overseas ABC unit. She sends best wishes to Frogmore and Queensland and warns of a repeat broadcast at 10 pm.

Nicholas Stanley Lawrence Burrinjuck Syria A.B.C Sister Prosser T. B. Prosser

Camouflage nets produced and more planned by CWA

The CWA has made camouflage nets and will produce four more as twine arrives. The Younger Set shows keen interest in net making to aid this much needed work. Proceeds from the annual ball on August 15 will fund comfort parcels for Galong soldiers. A recent Gypsy Moth plane landing near here impressed local children as the pilot, stranded by fuel, became a hero during his stay.

C.W.A

Wedding of Eileen ONeill and Clarence Corcoran

The wedding of Eileen eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A O N N of ONeill Estate Frogmore to Clarence youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Corcoran of Corcoran plains was held on Wednesday at St Patrick s Church Boorowa The Rev Father Sheehan officiated.

Eileen A. O'N O'Neill Estate Frogmore Clarence James Corcoran Corcoran's Plains St. Patrick's Church Boorowa Sheehan P.P

Danger of flying wire prompts power shutdown

Local authorities cut power during dinner hour to remove a piece of gas vanished wire tangled near the terminal sub station on Marsden Street. No wind aided the incident and had the wire struck the 11 000 volt line it could have caused a major outage and damage to the 240 volt town network.

Marsden Street

For Sale on Estate of Daniel Walters Boorowa land sale

Land parcels on Market Street Boorowa Lot 5 Deposited Plan 10070 area 2 roods 3 perches with four room dwelling iron roof and outbuildings offers considered apply Leo Ryan The Bakery Boorowa by August 22 1941 Brick Yards area 3 roods 2 perches two room dwelling iron walls and roof sheds fences outhouses offers considered corner Scott and Parnell Boorowa by August 22 1941

Daniel Walters Market Street Boorewa Leo. Ryan Boorowa Scott and Parnell Sts Booroowa

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