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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
2
Friends of the late Alex Aton of Rye Park are invited to his funeral at St John’s Church tomorrow at 10 30 a.m. Funeral director J Stuart will attend to arrangements.
An event notice shows Hil and Ranil hosting a social party on Wednesday 24th with a full orchestra. It lists tickets at 2 shillings 6 pence and mentions prize incentives and prizes for attendees.
Binalong golf club visitors beat Harden 7 matches to 4 on Saturday afternoon, with Harden associates rain–shortened after tea. Individual results include G Franklin defeating Leo Grogan 2 up 1 to play and Neil Davison beating W B Grogan 5 and 4, among others.
Col Brinsmead was successfully operated on today in a Sydney hospital following an aeroplane accident nine months ago.
A Queensland holidaymaker Miss T Swords learns she won £1000 in a Sydney based Art Union. The notice promotes tickets for the Deaf and Blind Kiddies Art Union offering a first prize of £1000 plus two cars and many smaller prizes. It urges readers to send 1 shilling Postal Notes and includes claims of past big wins by Fred, a local lottery promoter.
On a country trip Greg McGirr, once Minister for Motherhood Endowment, recalled negotiations to buy a hotel. The asking price was 10,000 pounds, but he declined to pay it, joking about trading for a local goat instead.
Community activities feature a meeting at 2.0 p.m. with Mrs. Brock standing in for leave taker Goulburn while Gordon Wilson prepares to transfer to Cowra. Mrs. Horton’s funeral is set for Boorowa. Canon Menz will preach next Sunday. Miss Mitchell and Mr Nobes wed in Cowra. rain and golf successes noted as local hints.
The article extols growing flowering and foliage pot plants on east-facing verandas and indoors. It notes ferns palms and foliage plants provide charm and distinction, with indoor use for a few days or permanent care, arguing well-chosen plants enhance interior decor and contrast poorly chosen varieties.
Joe Magennis defeats A B Macneil in the club championship final by 7 up and 5 to go. Magennis also sets a course record of 78 for eighteen holes in the match.
Augustus Henry Hunt, a stranger, pleaded guilty to offensive behaviour in Padman Street Borrows and was fined £1 or two days in default. Mrs Todd has sold her Harden hotel and will holiday in Queensland.
A lighthearted Navy themed comedy titled True to the Navy features Frederick March and Harry Green with a salty song number. The performance blends humor and nautical songs for a breezy theatrical evening.
Advice on potting fresh plants, avoiding dirty pots, and proper soil mixes. Guidance covers drainage, pot size, soil compaction, watering, and the use of fertilizer tablets for healthy growth.
A vintage seed promotion touts four flower seeds with a free or packet of mixed dahlias. It highlights ASters Zinnias Salpiglossis Gypsophila and a free double seed offer with orders and post free options.
Local advertisement details P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd offering trees plants farm and garden seeds for sale at their Parker Street Sydney location. Advertisement repeats item list and street address with no additional context.
Mr. E C Sommeriad, general manager, urged expanding to a two way advertising and exchange system. He spoke over the air about reciprocal help through wider, mutual traffic in business. Captain Picard reportedly ascended 11 miles in a balloon reaching a world record before landing in Italy.
Public notice invites interested residents to attend a back-to-work meeting convened by Stuart Boorowa. The event outlines local employment revival efforts and emphasizes community participation.
Patrick Michael Ryan was declared duly elected as an official of the Borrowa Municipal Council for the remainder of the ensuing term under the Local Government Act. Returning Officer W Kenny announced the result at Council Chambers Boorowa on 3 August.
The Revision Committee for the Murrungal Shire will meet at the Court House Hoorowa on Thursday August 11 1032 at 10 am to revise the electoral roll. The notice is dated August 11 1032 and comes from the Shire of Roorowa.
Borrowa municipality announces a notice dated 16 August 1952 issued by Town Clerk W Kenny at Courthouse Chambers Boorowa. The brief communicates official action or public notice under local governance.
Community and friends share messages of mourning for a person described as beloved and respected. Tributes highlight kindness, service, and impact on local groups while noting a recent, unexpected death and plans for memorial services.
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