Pasture Losses But Stock Saved in Bush Fire Outbreak
A bush fire near Narrawa began Monday morning, destroying about 1000 acres yet the stocker herd was saved. Fire brigades from surrounding districts and Crookwell fought the flames as wind soughed, with embers rekindling after a storm. Police and volunteers aided efforts along a 24 mile front until containment improved.
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Kelly
Fish River Road
Breen
Altance
Swanson
Conatable Smith
Crookwell
Robble
Servicea Club
Sanitary and Garbage Removals at Boorowa
Owing to the Christmas holidays the following alterations in sanitary and garbage services at Boorowa will be carried out. There will be no sanitary removals on Monday, December 27. Garbage will be collected on Thursday, December 23 instead of Friday, December 24 at the usual hour.
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Boorowa
Bowling Notes on A Grade Pennant Match and Upcoming Events
Be up notes Grenfell A grade lost to Boorowa on our green by two, praising team effort and committee support for entering A Grade Pennants. Reports on Boorowa vs Young and other grade matches, with selections listed. Announces Four Games Competition for President’s Trophies on December 27 and 28, inviting players to enter and noting schedule adjustments for Christian Day and practice days.
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Grenfell
Boorowa
Stex Geary
HL O'Sullivan
Ollce
Sid Dobbin
Ori Haneiinek
Golin
Deelton
Boordwa
Young Nu
Thowrewa
Young Wise
J. Stuart
A. J. Adame
E. W Sann
Donaldson
A. J. Firyee
H. Bowler
H. WW. Waters
H. M. Bowelier
Sat Teaine Bom
Hooreawn
le Din
Gree
Tenia Tewids
Gerevni
Prcsident
Clu
ALD
Publisher's Notice on Mews Press Schedule and Holidays
The Mews will go to press at 12 noon on Thursday next instead of Friday. Copy for alteration and contract ads must reach the office 24 hours before press time. The News office closes at Noon Friday and reopens on Wednesday 29 December. no publication on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News
Boorowa Fires Prompt Caution Ahead Of Summer
Outbreaks near Wheep Post and Moora hinds were checked with no stock losses reported. Volunteers aided by Foley Bros Jerries and Mr A Seery transported men and equipment, while locals express thanks for timely response. Fire dangers remain high across the district.
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Carter
Fiat
Vo Kemp
Foley Bros
A. Seery
Seria
Moora Hinds
Local stores display fine array of Christmas gifts
Local shops show a well stocked selection of Christmas gifts for all tastes. Shoppers are urged to support the advertised stores in the news pages and likely find something for everyone this season.
Voluntary Aid Nurses Furnish Boorowa District Ward
Voluntary Aid Nurses raised funds at a Monorial house party and donated 63 pounds to furnish the female ward at Boorowa District Hospital. The Hospitals Commission subsidised furnishings on a 50/60 basis, and the ward now features curtains mirrors coloured quilts and fruit holders. The ward will be open for public inspection Sunday after 2 pm.
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Boorowa District Hospital
the Hospitals Commission
Glirla
Transfer of Jon McLaughan to Tamworth from Boor
Jon McLaughan of the Hoorown branch of the Ilen Bank has left Boor for Tamworth after several years. A popular figure in sporting circles and a keen Golf Club member, he was seen off by staff who presented him with a pipe. He was accompanied by Mr Melaughlan as he began his new post.
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Jon McLaughan
Hoorown
Ilen Bank
Boorown
Tamworth
Golf Club
Melaughlan
Trier
Hon
Special Meeting of Boorowa Shire Council Called
A special meeting of Hoorowa Shire Cornell will be held on Monday spring next to elect a President and Deputy President, and form other committees for the coming year.
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Hoorowa
Cornell
Government halts 10000 cod spawn for Boorowa River
Minister J M Baddeley states 10000 cod spawn cannot be supplied for the Boorowa River. Wartime disruption and lack of scientific staff delay large scale experiments. Victorian work at Snobs Creek aims to solve spawning issues. NSW to consider funding to mirror successful methods as soon as feasible.
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J. M. Baddeley
M.L. A
Boorowa River
Murray
Prio
Weantion
Snake Creek
Ebdon Welr
Snob's Creek
NSW schools to widen education comes amid curriculum overhaul
Attorney General Mr E Martin announced a drastic curriculum change for New South Wales secondary schools. He cited declines in history and geography knowledge and urged more focus on technology and science to meet defence needs, with government and universities funding expanded technologist training.
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New South Wales
Geen
Ot E Martin
Thie Goring
Martin
Chong
Federsl
Boorowa Receives Rainfall Total for December
Rainfall at Boorowa measured fifteen points on Friday night, per Boorowa Post Office records, lifting the December total to Hi points.
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I Powerowa
Boorawa
Cottage Fire Destroys Home After Refrigerator Explosion
Fire destroyed a cottage on the Kelly property at Jessamonden Narrawa after a refrigerator blew up during a fire fight. Mrs Kelly reported smoke from Len Kelly’s residence across the Lachlan River. despite fast alarms, the dwelling and contents were lost while outbuildings and shed were saved. No insurance details confirmed.
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F. Kelly
Real Dence
Len Kelly
Lachlan River
Atd
Fts
Hanes
Appointed Health Inspector To Grenfell
Mr Kk G Carlisle, long serving Health Inspector to Boorowa Shire Council, has resigned and received appointment to Grenfell Council. He will depart Boorowa next Friday week and begin duties at Grenfell some time in January.
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Kk. G. Carlisle
Boorowa Shire
Grenfell Council
Carlisle
Roorows
Grenfell
Clearing sale at Reid's Flat
A clearings sale of stock on account of the executors of the late P. R. Balgowan will be held at Dryburgh Kelds Flat on Saturday 8th January 194%. The Farmers and Uragh Co op Co Ltd Cowra Branch are the authorise ers.
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Vlearamee
P. R. Balgowan
Dryburgh
Kelds Flat
Farmerg and Uragh Coop, Co Ltd
Cowra
Auethroneers
Wreall Cycle Depot Offers 1927 Overhauled Model For Trial
Ingperation Invited to inspect a 1927 ACT UTILITY cycle recently overhauled. The reg utility features 6 paths with 2 rear ply tyres and all SOS components. Wreall Cycle Depot accepts inquiries and potential buyers may arrange a trial period.
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Wreall Cycle Depot
Poulin
Local Schools Break Up For Christmas Holidays
Local schools Boorowa Central and St Josephs School adjourned for the Christmas holidays this week with a Christmas luncheon and plans for a full report in the next edition. Sydney horse trainer Mr Daniel Lewis visited Boorowa and stayed with Mrs A V Dwytt, training a well known horse while accompanied by Mr Fleming of Kilkee Stud Farm.
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Hoth Boorwa Central
St Joseph's School
Sydney
Boorowa
Dany Lewis
Hoorowa
A. V. Dwytt
Stevenson Street
Lewis
Mr. Fleming
Fleming Drown
Kilkee
Transfer of Mr Farle Samus to Roorowns Branch
Mr Farle Samus son of Mr and Mrs BE W Sime of Briar Street requests transfer from Narrandera to the Roorowns branch at the Union Bank. The move follows the departure of Myrrew McLangitan for Tamworth.
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Farle Samus
BE. W. Sime
Briar Street
Narrandera
Roorowns
Union Bank
Myrrew McLangitan
Tamworth
Local Notes Clear Roads as Boorowa Area Sees Births and Illness Stirs
Mire Robertson returns home with her daughter from Padman Street after visiting relatives. Mrs Bourke, once ill, is improved. Joan Emily of Boorowa Hospital after appendectomy makes progress. James Ryan is ill in hospital at Boorowa District Hospital. Tom Crawford has recovered from illness. Harry O Hehir remains in hospital with pneumonia. At Alston Hospital Cowra a daughter born to Mr and Mrs K Davis of Newhaven Park Boorowa. Mrs Sleeman and daughter Betty visit Sydney to see sister Mrs Wheatley health update. Mr H Leighton and wife celebrate birth of daughter Karen formerly Miss Jean Croker of Frogmore.
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Alston Hospital
Cowra
K. Davis
Newhaven Park
Boorowa
H. Leighton
Elizabeth Bay
Karen
Leighton
Jean Croker
Frogwore
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Val
A. Uritehayd
J. Herbert
Woo P. Dwyer
D. Bobbin
Eo Bowler
Ro Learfont
J Thomas
Ko MacPherson
Booruwa
Chamber OF Commerce
Bonrowa
N.S.W
Rugby
FH. Kelly
Jessmondeen
Jesamondeen
Reid
Joan Lmly
Joan
James Ryan
Bom Health
Tom Crawford
Marsden Street
Harry O'Hehir
Hoorgwa District Hospital
Wever
She Morris
Oxford
Tusuriou
Inger-anke
Boorowa Motors
Brial Street
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