St John’s Church Fete Realises £116 at Mechanics Hall
The St John’s Church of England fete at Mechanics Hall drew a large crowd and brisk takings, raising £116 by close of Saturday events. Stalls included Fancy Goods Sweets Cake and Refreshments with numerous prize competitions and named stallholders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames W. Woods
Lawrence
E. Walton
Miss Clifford
Boucher
McCabe
A. Waters
J. Kenny
Patroni
Atkins
H. Wright
Jackson
Riles
Assistanite
School Break Extends Six Weeks Into February
The school will start vacation next Thursday for six weeks and resume on Tuesday February 1 1938.
Break Up Function Set For Next Wednesday
The annual break up function will be held at the Mechanics Institute next Wednesday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all parents and citizens. The event starts promptly at 2.26 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics' Institute
Mr Kenny Departing To Alma After Transfer
Mr Kenny receives word of transfer and promotion to Alma Broken Hill. The school enrolls over 600 pupils with about twelve staff members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny
Alma
Broken Hill
Benevolent Society Xmas Appeal and Local Notes
The Benevolent Society of N S W appeals for gifts to help sick and destitute mothers and children. Notes include a snake sighting on Bowning Road, a marriage celebration for J T Kerr and Miss Margaret Throsby, a coroner's inquest delay, a prize cup in Fadman Street, and a planned unveiling at Yass District Hospital. Wild ducks may get a close season next year as NSW faces dry conditions. dolls and novelties on display in Boorowa. grasshopper bed inspections reveal no eye holes and white froth nearby.
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Benevolent Society of
N.S.W
Thomas Street
Sydney
Royal Hospital
Renwick Hospital
The
Benevolent Society
Australia
J. T. Kerr
Springbank
Club House
Yose
Margaret Throsby
Inverell
New South Wales
Victoria
Reply to Mr Carter on soil erosion in Parliament
Letter from WV AllDIS, Surveyor, Young, dated 4/12/87, rebuts Mr Carter’s claims on erosion and timber on steep slopes. He argues erosion shapes soils globally, questions indiscriminate timbering, and cites China and Roosevelt timber projects to warn against unchecked individualism that harms land, urging government restraint and practical land management.
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Liverpool Plaine
Carter
Gunnedah
Central Australia
Central Asia
New Zealand
Tasman
F. N. Ratcliffe
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Australia
China
Christmas Fete at Hospital Grounds
The annual Xmas Fete will be held on Wednesday afternoon and evening December 22 in the hospital grounds. A Christmas Tree, ice cream, cake and sweets, and fancy stalls will be set up along with hoopla and Aunt Bally. Tea will be offered for a modest charge.
Retirement and Farewell to Lands Department Officer Champion
A ceremony attended by over 80 Lands Department officers honored Mr. AR Champion on retirement after 46 years of service. Acting Chief Clerk McKenzie praised his esteem and his work in country offices including Parkes as C.P.B. and CLA, and his civic contributions. Roebuck for the Public Service Choir noted Champion's past service and his planned continued involvement. Champion also aided in Boorowa with the Band Rotunda.
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Lands Department
AR. Champion
McKenzie
Champion
C.P.8
C.L.A
C.P
Parkes
Sydney
Roebuck
Public Service Choir
Boorowsa
Rotunda
Boorowa Band Recital Promised For Next Sunday Night
Members of Boorowa Town and District Band under Mr J Dale will render a musical programme at the Band Rotunda next Sunday night at 8 30. Several new numbers will be introduced and players are asked to attend at 8 30 sharp. See the old year out at the Old Time Ball on New Year’s Eve 31 December with races the following day.
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Boorowa Town and District
J. Dale
Rotunda
Boorowa Club Heads to Binalong in S T Competition
Boorowa Federation Tennis Club will represent Boorowa against Binalong at Binalong in the Southern Tableland Competition. The Boorowa team includes R Clarke captain A Puckmaster J Cronin H Rochfort J McGrath C Corcoran for the gents and M Zickbey L Zickbey R Buckmaster and Mra Peterson for the ladies. Boorowa beat Harden No 2 by 26 sets to 12 at Harden last Sunday. The tournament began last Sunday and will finish next Sunday 12 inst.
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Boorowa Federation Tennis Club
Binalong
Gents
R. Clarke
A. Puckmaster
J. Cronin
H. Rochfort
J. McGrath
C. Corcoran
M. and
L. Zickbey
R. Buckmaster
Mra Peteron
Boorowa
Harden
Optometrists Visit Sydney Firm Details
Optometrists and Opticians at 385 George Street Sydney announce a next visit to Boorewa on Thursday 13 January from 9 pm to 5 pm after staying near the Royal Standard Hotel. The firm has visited the town regularly for over thirty years and is represented by Mr R E Ghark FLO.
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Optometrists & Opticians
George Street
Sydney
Boorewa
Royal Standard Hotel
R. E Ghark
Bush Fire Warning Notice for Landholders Issued
Directions for reporting bush fire outbreaks to the brigade include informing the secretary of exact position and area, requesting equipment if needed, and displaying the notice near the telephone. Contact details for the secretary and office numbers are provided for rapid response.
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Stroer Kiss
Xmas
Nmas
C. E. Weeden
Church OF England
St. John's Church of England
Mechanics’ Hall
Guessang
A. Ogden
H. Waters
Laurel Roberts
Messia
H. Boulding
J. Roberts
Bear
Miss Farrell
Peter Fahey
A. E. Knight
Mr. A. Halle
W. Dwyer
E. Walters
B. Clarke
E. Boucher
Misa E. Walters
Mrs. Roberts
Poole
J. Keefo
MR. Kenny
Santa Claus
Santa
Pelaco
Murphy Bros
House of Quality
Keith Murray
H. C. Ironmonger
Bowning Road
Jourray
Clive Gunet
Yass
Messrs
George
Frank Merriman
Gunet
J. d. Cummins
Fadman Street
Burrown P.A. and H. Association
J. R. Crossley
Bens
Inte
Patrick Landers
Goulburn
Deenhy
E. M. de Mestre
Eubindal
Mo Eor
MR. V. Alldis
MR. Carter
M.la
Alldis
Surveyor
Young
Bushby’s
Gold Circle
Isle
Naumber Om
Georgetia Sheer
A. Bushby
Vv. A. R. Champion
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Oorowa Bush Fire Brigade
D. Bobbin
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