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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
10
The event raised an excellent sum near 450 with the Ugly Man Céi petition won by Mr. Percy Roberte, reflecting strong local support for the church fundraiser.
St John’s Church of England All Nations Fair at Mechanics Institute raised about £450 with the Ugly Man Competition generating £360 12s 4d. Winners included Percy Roberts Frogmore and A W Dimmock, with stalls and prizes reflecting strong parish support.
Results from Burrows Public School annual exams list top students across classes from 1 to 9. Notable standings include Gordon Armstrong first in Class 9 and Marjorie Gruber first in Class 3, with multiple second places across grades.
The event in Parvongge grounds featured stalls for refreshments produce and games. Ex Mayoress Mrs E J Leake opened the fete with Mrs Walker and Mr M Walker in attendance. Mayor Ald Ryan and Deputy Mayor Ald Southwell spoke of town unity and fundraising to support the parsonage debt and local progress.
Finalists in the Murphy Brow open order at Central Miniature Golf Links were Measie N Mahoney and Lieman Stuart with 24 each. In the play-off Lieman had an easy victory. Lady’s and gent’s prize winners Monday night were Miss Evelyn Weekes and Mr Ev Stuart. Proceeds go to the RC Building Funds as Xmas hampers are awarded.
A pharmacy ad promotes corn treatment products including Mexican corn cure for toe corns and corn silk for foot corns from Mock's Pharmacy.
The Albert Scott Challenge Cup is run by Boorowa Federal C.C. and open to clubs within 40 miles of Boorowa Post Office. Players must be financial club members living within 10 miles for 30 days. over 10 miles requires a permit. Cups rules cover challenges, forfeits, scheduling, protests, fees, and season dates from October to April.
The Catholic Federation Tennis Club Boorowa invites members and new prospects to enter the ladies singles and men's doubles championships. Play starts December 14 1930 at 11 am with best two of three sets. The Cup honors the club with engraving for the year’s top per forming team and rules are available from the secretary.
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