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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
8
Printed and published by Cyril W. Heinrich for the proprietors Maesers R. J. Sullivan and K. L. Herrick at their printing works Pudman Street Boorowa NSW.
At the Boorowa branch annual meeting of the Country Women's Association a presentation was made to Mrs L Fort who is leaving the district. Members praised her view presidency and keen interest in the association. The secretary extended best wishes and hoped she would link up with the CWA in Wollongong. The president and several members expressed regret and wished her happiness in her new sphere.
Rye Park and West Rye Park welcomed many visitors over Christmas with families from Sydney Young and Touddungra joining local residents. Mr and Mrs E R Armour and others enjoyed holidays near the river as W J Palmer retires after fifteen years, and a Bala cricket team drew 222 with Toreh.
The will and status of Thomas Pisher are noted as he died last week. Survivors include his brother George of Murrifzo and daughter Mrs Brooke of Fumut. The report mentions the residence of the daughter and familial ties in the proceedings.
Results of the 1946 written examinations across Goulburn Catholic Diocese primary schools announced by Rev. W. O'Shea show pass marks and grade distributions. The system uses pass and A pass with 70 percent thresholds, detailing class outcomes and individual pupil scores across St Joseph's Boroowa, St John’s Galc, St Brigid’s Binalong, Sacred Heart Marringo, and Sacred Heart Murringo.
The Country Women's Association annual meeting held in the Rest Room drew good attendance. Mrs H C Stevenson resigned the presidency after many years service. Mrs Learmont elected deputy president. Mrs Stevenson named patron. Office bearers include President Mrs Ray Learmont and town vice presidents Mrs Bryce Faulkner and Sams. Secretary Mrs A Webb. Treasurer Muriel Webb. Health Centre Sister Wilton and Lbraria Muriel Webb.
Auction notes show limited, fragmented listing of wool sale items tied to Est 4 Corcorayn Ballyryan Boorawa with secured lots and varied identifiers. No clear buyer names or final prices are readable.
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