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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
2
A discussion on local government as the people’s self rule with councils acting as community directors. It highlights citizen participation, closer services, and the push for civilised living led by Aldermen and Councillors amid hospital news from Boorowa District and congratulations to local families.
The column reports Mrs O Connor recovering in St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney after a mishap with her son and daughter visiting Doni. It notes Bushbys Boorowa selling carpet sweepers and bicycle tyres with limited stocks. Also mentions Sir Mary Buckhory’s death in Cootamundra Sacred Heart Hospital and upcoming Troop Memorial Pound meeting in Connell Chambers. There are health notes on I L Gorham, A Edmonds, and a birth in Sydney.
Mrs Emily Elizabeth Walsh died peacefully at Boorowa District Hospital at 75 after twelve months of declining health. Born in Rugby, she lived mainly in the district with stints in Queensland and a three marriages leaving five sons and four daughters. Funeral conducted at St Patrick’s Church with burial at Hoorena Cemetery.
John Joseph Ryan died suddenly at his Hyandale Kangara home after a long life in Sydney Civil Service. Born 1877 at Boorowa he married Mary Anne Melntyre in Camperdown and is survived by sons Kevin Milan and sister Nora with brother James and a predeceased son Dudley. Funeral held at St Patrick s Church with service by Rev Coffey.
Mass times listed for multiple towns including Boorowa Murringa Reid's Flat Hughey Frogmare and Jamala July Sundays with Holy Communion services and evening prayers. Officials note varied start times and locations across the diocese with interchurch services.
Sunday July 2 service at Hoorewa Tciim Kyo Park Pom Frogmoore led by minister A J Newton with one attendee expected.
The Rye Park resident Mr John Fates was found dead at his home in Rye Park on Monday. The deceased was aged 84 and had been living alone. He had no relatives in Australia.
The lairtal service at the provealde was conducted by Key Fr. Coffey and assisted by Fathers O Brien and Shenatian with Watterson Drew carrying out duties. A guard of honour from the Grade football team accompanied the cortege while two minutes of silence preceded the game at the slow ground. Floral tributes were sent from multiple locals and clubs including Tom Crawford and Mrs Crawford and diverse names such as George and Mrs Faulkner, Emily, Bill, and others.
Mr Patrick Maloney of Boorawa passed away Saturday afternoon in Sacred Heart Hospital Young at the age of TH years. He leaves two brothers Jack and Tom and four sisters all residing at Boorawa. Funeral Monday in Young with rites at the Catholic cemetery attended by Rev Father T ODonoghue. Patterson Bros conducted arrangements.
Mr and Mrs H A Hateh celebrate the birth at Boorowa Hospital. Colleen Gorham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hughie Gorham, is currently at Boorowa District Hospital in a condition described as far from satisfactory.
Mrs A J Arthur returns home after C W A Conference in Sydney. Mrs Shankland of Astfell holidaying with her son Bob Shankland licensee of Hotel Binglong. Mr and Mrs Arthur Cafforgn back from city visit. Air Corcoran treated for eye injuries during stay. Mrs ex Ellis returns from extended Sydney holiday. Bob Stantland, Hotel Binglong licensee, hurried Sydney weekend. Mrs Mervyn Boswell, BO K forces in Japan, on leave with sister Mrs FL Gamnom.
An August 6 meeting at Sinalong will discuss establishing a town water supply with a large citizen turnout expected. Next week’s issue will raise further reference to the important question. Also notes birth congratulations and local social visits. Golf club held an 18 hole par event with T Corcoran and F Bennett leading.
Tomorrow a Choice 4 Holes competition will be held and on Sunday a mixed Foursome competition for the P. J. Reynolds trophy will be played.
Mig A Lawton and family extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for letters cards expressions of sympathy and floral tributes Also thanks to Ur Kelf and Kev Newton for their kindness during the recent bereavement.
Mr Josph Walsh and Mr and Mrs N J Jeffrey express sincere thanks to the doctors matron and nursing staff of Boorowa District Hospital for their kindness and to all friends and relatives for tributes. Please accept this as our personal thanks for the loss of wife and mother.
Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction notices that after fourteen days from publication the last will may be granted to Joseph Walsh and Emila Gardner executors and executrix. Creditors must submit particulars of claims to V P Dwyer Proctor in Roorowa or agent J R Thomas in Sydney.
In loving memory of Edmund Walter Wood who passed away July 12 1945. His wife recalls a life shared and missing him as she walks life alone. Always remembered by Maudie Claude and Gordon.
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