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Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

6

Wet Weather Delays Programmed Road Repairs

Weather continues to hinder road works as all staff are tied up with bog repair and culvert maintenance. Sickness from rain slows traffic restoration on major routes including Trunk Road 56 from Boorewa to Cowra while Narrawa and Gunning sections are being borduroyed. A £2750 flood relief grant is noted amid caution on non grant works. ratepayer volunteers praised for aiding road restoration.

Boorewa Cowra Narrawa Gunning

Obituary of Mrs Mary Margaret Best

Mrs Mary Margaret Best died in Sydney on July 27 aged 72. She was born at Tang Wangaroo and is survived by two children, Robert Best of Groganville and Mrs James Cavanagh of Quirindi, three brothers, and one sister. The funeral was on July 29 from the Catholic Church Yass to Yass Cemetery with Rev Fr Paterson officiating and Mr Th. I. Delaney handling arrangements.

Sydney Mary Margaret Best Tang- Wangaroo Robert Best Groganville James Cavanagh Quirindi Vivian Grogan Pat Grogan Perth Frank Grogan Strathfield Aloysius Convent of Mercy Wilcannia Yass Paterson Delaney

Death of Edward O Hickey noted in Galong funeral

Brief report from Boorowa Galong district notes the sudden death of Edward Oswald Hickey at his home Borgowa Flats near Galong aged 70. He attended Mass, fell ill, died shortly after. Survived by wife and two children John junior and Jillian, with siblings and in laws. Requiem Mass held at St Michael’s Church Galong and burial in Galong cemetery. Pallbearers named. funeral arranged by Patterson Bros Young.

Edward Oswald Hickey Borrowa Flata Galong Boorowa Hickey Burrowa Flats Mr. Hickey John Hickey Comldenes John Sen Jilli Patrick Maria Amy Tom Dwyer Kangiara Folinan William Dridget A. AL Cusack Gurrewa Plaza St. Michael's Catholic Church W. F. Cahill PLP Ialong Galone Monsignor Cahill Sheehan Pop O'Riordan Boorewa Condon Murray Whiteley Redemptorist Kevin Denis Dwyer James Cusack Craig Terry Mack Cusack Ty Patterson Bros Young

Talkie Treats Weekend Attractions at Empire Theatre

Empire Theatre presents UPS MAGIC featuring Clark Carson Janis Paige and Von Photo with Paris Day as a socialite target. Miss Day delivers strong comedy and song while pianist Levant and actors Sakall Bonanova appear in a large cast. SOFLA stars Gene Raymond Sigmar Gurie Patricia Morrison and Misha Aner. Next week BEYOND GLORY with Alan Ladd and Donna Reed screens with THE FEATHER ED SERPENT.

Empire Theatre Clack Carson Janis Paige Von Paris Day Carso Talonce Miss Day Carson Scar Levant S. Z. Sakall Fortunio Bonanova Curtiz SOFLA Gene Raymond Sigmal Gurie Patricia Morrison Misha Aner John Wengraf Screenel Alan Ladd Donna Reed the Feathered Serpent

Luncheon Booth Upgrade Sought for Showground

Boorowa Show Society hears a luncheon booth in poor condition and votes to build a new structure. J C Mason and Long pledge £100 each to start the fund, with a panel of collectors named. The society plans to seek a government grant via state MLA Fred de Cahill, with FE Paley accompanying the interview team.

Boorowa M.D. Arnstroming J. CL Mason J. P. McGrath A. A. Crorkin Fredde Cahill FE. Paley

Dwyer Re elected Chairman of Boorowa Hospital Board

Dir V P Dwyer was unanimously re elected chairman of the Boorowa District Hospital Board at the monthly meeting. Directors praised his leadership and thanked the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary and others for organizing a successful fundraiser that yielded a profit of £104.

V. P. Dwyer Dir Boorowa District Hospital Dwyer O. C. Thincock Dwever Hancock A. A. Dlorham J. Ry Whale Mir de Bobbin W. J. O'Sullivan Jim Whale Ladies’ Hospital Jone

Frogmore social evening for flood relief fund planned

At the Frogmore Young People's Club last meeting it was decided to hold a social evening on September 16 to aid the Flood Relief Fund with activities such as table tennis cards and dancing. Yes Boorowa Auctions will sell items. entry by ringing 117 or 215.

Frogmore Young People’s Club Boorowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stuart Brial Street Prederick Arnold Monumental Masons Redfern Springfield G. Spicer Patricia Shepherd Court M. M. Best G.P.D. Wireless Branch Maximim S. D. Bobbin & Company Marsden Street Boorqowa New Zealand Loan & M.A. CO. Ltd T. & G. Mutual Life Society Australian Fertilizers Guardian Assurance CO. Ltd Hoover Vacuum Cleaners P.O A. A. Gorham A. G. Gorham D Robbin Proprietors Brial J. C. Mason & Sons K. Gorham J. C. Mason Long Messrs. I. MacPherson HH. A. Crawford F. Wright T. Bartow AL G. Gorham T. Perceval T. Tt. Maxell Ail Rey Fr. Morrison Frogmore Flood Relief Fund Taxi Ginty & O'Leary Pty. Ltd Weeden Gripu Lickbys Tralasia M.V. Gear Enu M.V MLV Zickbys
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