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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
9
Methodist church services are listed for December 29 and January 2 at multiple locations. Rev B Tradinnick leads the Park service with Christian Endeavour Society in the evening, and Mr T Armstrong speaks at Baytown on Christmas. Services occur at Godfrey's Creek Kenya Frogmore Borrows and Rye Park with times ranging from 1 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
The notes list multiple Catholic and Church of England services with times and locations including Murrinad, Hovells Reid’s Plat, Murringo, Rugby, Seaday, Rowrowy, Frogmore, Rye Park, and St. John’s in Centermas. Times range from early morning masses to Evensong, spanning December 25 and January events.
Names listed for the St John’s Church fete were printed in error. The corrected roster includes Mes. J. Cranston and Are Clifford, with refreshments run by James Stajpin, BR. Clarke, Kirk Needham, Grovott, and My, O. J Stuart overseeing the cream stall. Gatekeeper is Mr. W Woods.
Arrangements screen Fox Films Spe cial On The Avenue Thursday night plus Xman Eve matinees. Monday Boxing Day features Without Orders Peter Blayne adventure with Fonmnee and Ellon AS Loar. Daniel Boone drama with George O’Brien and Ann Sothern. The Est Girl In Town with Gene Raymond. Screenline next Wednesday 20th features On The Avenue. Thursday night Friday matinee and night showings. Lloyds Of London comes Saturday and Monday January with Lonely Road and Old Hutch. REA Spoilers follows Old Hutch January 6.
NRMA touring department reports a record holiday travel season with a strong rise in motor camping about 12 000 car owners expected to camp. Northern and southern coast resorts along with the Burragorang Valley and tablelands attract holiday visitors as Canberrans plan trips to Victoria and South Australia.
Shoppers are urged to visit Leer to see an attractive range of toys including Creeps Car Trike and Larry. The notice hints at selections that appeal to children and emphasizes a broad display.
From Our Correspondent Murri ng o parishioners gathered in Schal Hall to bid farewell to Rev Father Landers after three years of service. Speakers praised his work for the church and community health, noting his fondness for Murri ng o and affection for local families before his move to Dee Why.
A partial text notes a presentation to teachers by Mr Guth and local citizens praising the teachers. It mentions Mr and Mrs Walker and a plan to revise something about the school next year and a chair or chairman position. It references Lume Dowlow and local churches or grammar schools in a community setting.
Eleven year old Elaine Dowling of Murrringo Public School won the Canserca Church of England Glen Grammar School Scholarship. The award, given annually, requires a three year course at the Canberra Girls Grammar School. The prize was presented at Murrringo Public School’s anniversary function, with a large gathering and prize ceremony.
Competing for Ahrek time and Health in collaboration with the Department of Education, Murehigo School children excel in a temperance and health exam. All eligible students sat the tests and earned Merit Certificates, with three top candidates Michael Murray Alma Taylor and Dulcie Price receiving books as rewards.
Kevth B Brown rector of St John’s Boorowa caused talk by offering a sealed competition prize. The envelope revealed the prize would go to the child showing the most diligent school work and conduct matching a lady or gentleman. Both teachers agreed Alice Bush deserved the award.
The school held gardening, singing, sewing and darning contests judged by qualified officials. T E W Cambourn of the NSW Horticultural Society chaired the garden judging and offered tips for next year. Elaine Dowling won the main prize in singing with Joan Tout receiving a special prize for promise. Mrs Cambourn judged sewing, noted as a fine needlework specialist.
Students at the school learned darning and competed in a formal event. Mrs. J Tout judged the entries and praised the high standard of work. She donated a prize and added three extra awards for outstanding pieces.
Holiday schedule notes Christmas and New Year observances at the focal post office. Closed days include December 26 and 27 with limited hours for Boxing Day, and January 1 with altered morning hours. regular mail delivery and letter and street letter box clearances are adjusted accordingly.
A dated notice touts Dr Mewe s Indian Root Pills as aids to digestion and natural balance amid indulgence. It claims the remedy prevents stomach trouble and urges keeping a bottle on hand for quick doses when symptoms appear.
The obituary notes the death of Avert William Salter aged 68 at Daley Private Hospital Orange on December 6. He lived in Obyron and had connections across New South Wales including Koorawatha Junee Liverpool and Millthorpe. He served as an Alderman at Junee and was a Methodist local preacher for 40 years. The funeral at Orange Methodist Church was led by Rev L M K Mills with tributes from family and friends. He is survived by his wife Mrs Clifton Southwell and children and siblings in multiple towns.
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