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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
6
The article argues that the last few years prove the wisdom of making provisions for the future. It notes unexpected financial calls and urges opening a savings account, which costs nothing to open and can be done almost anywhere in Australia. Regular saving, even in small amounts, provides adequate provision for unforeseen needs.
Ward reports the death of Rev Fr Gregory CP at Carmarthen Wales on June. Born in Ireland he was 44 when ordained in 1919. He went to Australia in 1920 and spent three years at Adelaide before serving as Superior at Marys Mount. He lived in Goulburn seven years then returned to Adelaide in 1990. Ill health sent him to England in 1992 where he remained. He was known in Boorowa for conducting missions locally.
A large red showpiece bus built on an English chassis travels NSW to display Nestle Anglo-Swiss Milk products including Nut Milk chocolates. The 24 by 8 foot vehicle, lined with asbestos for cooling, features plate glass showcases, eight interior electric lights and bets may soon include a wireless set. R Ross leads the 18 month tour aimed at country tradesmen with potential profit from the £2000 investment. Special first text film at Empire Theatre tomorrow.
Developed and printed quickly and perfectly. Enlargements made from favourite negatives. Dimmock's Pharmacy provides fast photo services and high quality enlargements from personal negatives.
Milady's Shop announces Saturday July 21 to end August weekly specials. Cardigans in various sizes cut from 21/ to 22/6 to 14/11. Children's hats in felt velvet and velour priced 6/11 and 8/11 to clear at 4/6. Also cleaning tips for water bottles using salt and vinegar and methylated spirits for phonographs.
Local and general items mention a missing country women's teapot and requests for return to the secretary. Bushbys stocks stoves cartridges cleaning goods and seeds. updates on residents Tom and Mrs Dwyer at Ingle side Kangaiara. Miss Megsie Weekes nurse in Sydney visiting Boorowa. Mr and Mrs Long of Adelaide visiting en route to Sydney. Miss Sheila Long associated with Union Bank of Boorowa. Miss Veila Broole a Grenfell author married in London. Constable Barton transferred to Yassan lockup. visiting Sydney ladies Miss Cordeaux and Miss Emmett. Church of England Ball at Rye Park. film Damaged Lives at Empire Theatre July 20 and 27.
From Our Correspondent. The Madhatters Ball at Mechanics Institute on Wednesday night drew visitors from nearby towns. Parker's Orchestra from Harden provided lively high standard music, aiding a carnival feel with varied hat designs and keen competition for prizes.
Mr Hill at the Mechanics Institute notes many fine library books go unread because people judge by names. Mr Hodgson agrees, recounting starting a book at 0 p.m. and finishing at 2 a.m. followed by nightmares until 8 a.m., joking about the book's impact and value.
The Sydney wheat market was very active on Wednesday after overseas inquiries. Silo lot prices advanced 3/0, up 2d from last week. Country prices rose to 3/4 for both bag and bulk in sidings, up 1 1/4d and 1d respectively.
The president Mr RK Roche congratulated Mr Reynolds on his victory as the Cup was handed over by donor Mr L L Garry. On Sunday the E M Dempster Trophy 15 holes stroke event was won by Mrs Lynch with 112 (54) 7H. The Binalong Branch met on July 12 with large attendance. Mrs A Reid spoke on The Scottish Women's Institute. Sister Dolan gave quarterly stats: 16Y visits, 64 patients, 15 consultations. A social afternoon followed and donations were readied for a new Ching cupboard. a masquerade gala on September 10 was announced.
The annual meeting appointed president FE P Brown and vice presidents Messia E J Ryan J J Garry and T V Marian secretary R J Roche treasurer T J Gannon and a committee including Messia Jax Arthur A Lang L Regan A S Sykes J Roberts R Mann T J Browne and A K Knott Book Committee Mestre Lang W Hamilton and A K Knott Billiard Room Attendants A Lang and Jas Arthur Auditor T V Marlan The balance sheet shows receipts 147 15 expenditure 1490 1 1 with a balance forward 26 and a debt of 459. A vote of thanks acknowledged the secretary treasurer and billiard room staff. Rain ended meeting.
A public notice promotes the motion picture Damaged Lives to teach essential facts about dangerous infections. Sponsored by Social Hygiene Associations, the film runs July 26 and 27 at the Empire Theatre in Bootown with a frank illustrated lecture by Dr. Gordon Bates. Not suitable for children under 14.
Mr Chappie Dwyer of Sydney, an Australian cricket selector, credited Rev Fr Slattery with shaping the careers of Stam, McCabe and Bill OReilly. He said Slattery helped mould the characters of two Goulburn diocese youths who now lead the Australian team.
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