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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
3
The committee will hold a sale of rights at the next meeting. On motion by Messrs. K. MacPherson and A. Gorham, Meessra W. M. Dwyer and Co were engaged as auctioneers. The sale will be advertised in the meantime.
Around Town reports residents and visitors in Boorowa and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs J Thomson and family holiday at Junee guests of the Neales. Mrs Alderman of Casino visiting Boorowa as guest of the Smiths. Bob Clark travels to Sydney with sister and two nieces from Scotland. staying at Neutral Bay. UG. Malone and P M Ryan motor to Bateman’s Bay for a fishing holiday. Mrs EF Grimson of Tara, Queensland visiting Boorowa and staying with Mrs W Roberts. A. Archbald of Maroubre holidaying in Boorowa with Mrs Cullen. Mrs E Roberts celebrates 85th birthday with family party to be reported. Masters Peter and John Smith holidaying at Hoorowa with grandparents. Horton Browne re-elected President of Hoorowa Picnic Race Club. Harvey McGregor elected secretary. Mrs Tom Kearins of Murringo Flats admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs KK Patterson of Murringo at Wickham House Young. Visitors to Boorowa over Christmas were Mr and Mrs J Martin of Corwall Woolongong, guests of Constable and Mrs J D Arantz. Miss Maureen Gorham leaves for city for seaside holiday. Mr Frank Skillicorn transferred from Boorowa Fest Office to city. Mrs Burns discharged from District Hospital. Sister A McKingley releiving. Sister Mary Zickby of Sydney, daughter of Mrs J Zickby, relieving duty at Lewisham Hospital. Rev Fathers Gallagher and McDonough, formerly Hogrowa, stop in en route to Cogta mun ira. Miss Claire Woodbridge of Sydney leaves Boorowa after holiday. accompanied by Mr Jim Master.
The headmaster praised parental support from Percots and Citizens' Association and noted home foundation for student success. Prizes were awarded across nine classes by Rev H S Brown, with attendance certificates and sewing prizes listed. The event closed with a National Anthem, a Santa distributed Christmas gifts, and treats in the playground. Mr Couch, a local notable and former pupil, gave a brief reply to the welcome.
The Boorowa Shire Council will start an immunisation drive for diphtheria by February 10. Parents seeking immunisation for children should contact the Council Chambers or Health Inspector before 4 p.m. on January 26 to obtain the necessary forms.
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