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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

2

Tennis Federation Club Reforming In Dublin's Golld Hall

A well attended meeting last night to reform the Federation Tennis Club which had ceased operating. New officers and a seven member committee were elected with plans to restore night tennis and revive the club's former prominence. Subscriptions were set at 30 shillings for gentlemen and one pound for ladies, payable quarterly.

Golld Hall Federation Tennis Club Messrs D. Ryan C. Bell J. O'Hehir J. Tilden K. Hughston N. Shepherd J. McGrath J. Cronin K. Martin QO. Dorsett A. Fussell H. Rochfort H. O'Hehir Messrs. D. Ryan H. Wilson Fr. Gallagher Keith Martin Jack Cronin Ryan J. Tzannes E. Hughston E. Cahill McGrath O'Hehir

Proposed New Street Laneway Through to Queen Street

Mr A A Patroni urged the Council to extend the laneway from Pullman Street past the News office to the Cathal Federation Tennis Courts and through to Queen Street. The obstacle is the Postal Department. a 20 foot wide strip behind the Post Office is sought to complete the through lane, improving access for Patrons buildings in Marsden Street. Aldermen Hancock and Garry moved to approach the Postal Department for permission.

A. A. Patroni Council Pullman Street News Queen Street Postal Department Hoorowd Nobhing Marsden Street Ald, Hancock and Garry

TILLEY LAMPS Adopted by Defence Department

Over 1,000 Tilley lamps have been purchased by the Military since the war began and are now the standard lamp used by the Defence Department. They are selling well for ARP and war emergency work with large shipments arriving despite the war. Present stocks exceed demand and further large orders have departed England. Mr P M Ryan is the local agent.

Tilley Defence Department A.R.P Eng- Tanel P. M. Ryan

Courts Convene Sunday to Restore Order

Interested parties are requested to attend at the courts on Sunday next, when an effort will be made to put the courts in order.

Rye Park notices and engagements in a rural NSW column

Local news from Rye Park reports thanks from Private C R Dick for socks and scurf gifts, engagements in Cootamundra including Nancy Wilfred to Ronald Bassingthwaite and Stella Weeden to Chit Fuller, promotions at Barellan Union Bank, Harden postmaster change, Carabean Pty Ltd aims to grow carabbean in Australia, hospital and travel updates for residents, and school dance attendance plans.

A. C. Blaxland Vita-Lick Company Courtey Representative of Carabean Pty, Ltd Australia

WEDDINGS AT BOOROWA AND PARKES AND MAROUBRA NOTES

A series of local nuptials includes Kathleen Peace marrying Colin Morgan at Boorowa with officiant Rev. E Tredinnick. Phyblis McLean weds Henry Nicholas at Parkes as crowds attend St Johns Church of England. A Garden City area wedding sees Eileen Bailey to Lindsay Holmwood with receptions at Boorowa homes. Also noted are community notices, social events, and a sale at Bushby’s Boorowa.

Boorows Kathleen Peace St. John's Church of England Parkes Phyblis Athles McLean Myre D. A. McLean Woodward Street Boorewe Henry W. Nicholas Church of the Holy Family Maroubra Eileen Billey Sydney Supreme Court Reid Ambrose McCarthy Kahn Jack McCarthy Cecil

Special Appeal Urges Sock Making for Borrows Boys

Miss Joan MacPherson appeals to Borrows and District women to knit one pair of socks per month or donate wool value if unable to knit. The drive supports enlisted local boys and complements War Comforts Fund efforts. Donations of socks or wool may be sent to Miss MacPherson or Miss Burny with acknowledgments published.

Borrows and District Joan MacPherson Geegullalong Jean MacPherson Burny Mia Geo Weaver Lou Dowling Eileen O'Neill J. Cummins P.M. Ryan Miszaew N V. Pett Rod Corcoran Fred Coble F. Harding Galong W. Sargent D. Bobbin Mra. Pereyal Kenya Stan Small L. Dwyer

Latest Enlistments of Local Figures Listed

The notice lists new enlistees including J. T. Edwards of Rye Park, Bernie Knight of Goulburn, Elmer Russell of Fregmore, B. Myers of Boorowa, A. M. Perceval of Rye Park, and Doug Perceval of Rye Park.

Boorewa War Comforts Fund Seeks Addresses

Relatives and friends of boys in Camp from Boorewa and nearby districts are asked to provide the correct number and address of each to Misa D. Hine, Hon. Secretary, Boorewa War Comforts Fund.

Boorewas Misa D. Hine Boorewa

Boorowa District War and Patriot Fund Instalment Entries

A fragment listing multiple donors and amounts connected to the Boorowa and District War and Patriot Fund. Names include Mr W Hurley Rev H Brown Mr H P Wright Mr W M Boucher Miss Crago and Boorowa Golf Club with varied contributions. Additional lines reference Kanchoray and a total amount around 2425 pound shillings.

W. Hurley Killenear H. 8. Brown H. P. Wright W.M. Boucher Miss Crago Boorowa Golf Club W. O'Conner Kanchoray

Enlistment Notes and School Requirements Listed

We will be glad to receive from relatives or friends. The names of any district residents who have enlisted, whose names have not been published in these column. A full range in stock at J. Tzannes.

Urgent classifieds call for recyclable paper and metals collection

Householders and business people are asked to collect old magazines newspapers letters office papers cardboard boxes scrap cardboard cartons cigarette boxes and other paper products along with aluminum tin zinc and other metal items. Hold in readiness for dispatch when a truck is available.

N. Telsphere

Curtailed Local Services Protest At Willimbong Council

At a Tuesday council meeting Willimbong Shire read a letter urging council protest against government curtailment of local services and a reduction in expenditure on main road works and social services. It urged Commonwealth Bank credit to finance aid as a national emergency measure to sustain wartime production. Ald. Watson supported the protest and the motion to back it was carried.

Willimbong Oasking Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Ald. Watson

War Savings push reaches ten million mark in Australia

Australia nears ten million pounds in War Savings Certificates with close of business today. NSW leads with 3,890,538 pounds while yesterday’s sales total 252,103 pounds. Companies like G J Coles and Co and Selfridges Australasia announce staff schemes. Coo-ee Clothing reports wide employee participation. Weather in Boorowa turns bitterly cold with heavy frosts and sparse rain.

Australia New South Wales G. J. Coles and Co. Ltd Selfridges Australasia Boorowa

Grader Hand Position Applications Wanted by Council

Applications will be received by the undersigned for the position of Grader Hand. The successful candidate will be paid later according to duties performed. Preference given to returned soldiers and sailors as provided by law. Town Clerk W. Kenny, Council, 17 July 1940.

Co. W. Kenny

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Empire Theatre Jean’s MR. Chedworth Cecil Kellaway James Raglan Jean Hatton Randolph Scott Preston Foster Virginia Grey FOX Australian Newsreel Lionel Barrymore Una Merkel Llando Kid Tito Guizar Alan Mowbray Paramount Newsreel Bing Crosby Louis Campbell Ned Sparkles A. E. Page Duntroon Scott Street H. T. Leake Solicitors Yass Burrowa Binalong Rye Park Pace A. W. Fussell Phe Gibb and Beeman H. V. McKay Massey Harris Mutual Manufactures Insurance Company Tom Crawford Federation Club Messrs. Martin and Ryan C. R. Dick Wagwa Soldier Fund Ella Palmer Nancy Wilfred Canon J Done Cootamundra Ronald Edward F. BE. Bassingthwaite Allowe Wallendbeen, Ia Stella E. J. Weeden Chit J. Shudder Union Bank of Barellan Tymora T. Wellard Enfield Harden Mr. Woods Mittagong R. Wood Doonside A.L.F Jalin Camp Wood Sydney Maria Growan Sacred Heart Hospital, Young Ken Armstrong Heathfield Burrunigong District Hospital Ron Edwards Voss Hospital Missen N Kensitt Russell—Malone E. Tredinnick Blayney Birdeommaids Ruth Marion Malone Elmer Russell Mary Gruber Noel Armstrong A. Hall Russell Frogmore Nicholas—Mclean Bernie Knight Goulburn AIP Berio Swing Barney Knight P. Egan Choulburn Jean Marion M. Campbell Jobn Campbell Manly and Koormratha George Stanley E. Tanner William Tanner Newbery—Russell L. Sargent J. P. Horton Lloyd Sargent Frogmore Methodist Church Marion F. W. Newbery Elomer Holmwood—Bailey Messrs. Gunting and Greig Lx.l. Bakery Padman Street Arthur Bowman BR. Riles Chesterton H. C. Stevenson Vincent Savage Dr. Savage Wellington Bob Colin Savage Harry Savage Crookwell Mrs. Klein Boorewa District Hospital Alf Ryan C. McGeorge N.S.W. Bank The Rock Mr. Usherwood Talimba McGeorge F. Stanley Boorown District Hospital Mima Mavis Bowman Department of Labour and Industry Mr. Williams Returned Soldiers and Sailors’ League Bushby’s Eileen Bailey Jim Kenny Mona Huleatt A. 3. Bailey Jim Troyer L. Bailey E. McInerney Patrica Robison Audrigy Kenny Monica Chinchen Nell Liddy Bushby's Burrowa News Nambara Boorowa and District Stork D. Robbin Pappas Smallgoods Jean’x—P. M. Ryan G. Littlefield J. Boyd Commissioner of Taxation Castlereagh Newth Wales A. In. E. Ae Red Cross Webb GUILD Barrewa
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