War Comforts Fund Meeting Highlights and Donations
The War Comforts Fund held its usual fortnightly meeting at the Soldiers' Memorial Ill with members including Mrs. MacPherson and Miss Hine. A Suffolk Vale Public School children donation of 4/10 was gratefully acknowledged alongside Frogmore School’s second clothing contribution. Various donations and knitted items were recorded, with sewing work noted for multiple residents on Kenya Road and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Memorial
Meadames F. MacPherson
Brady
Mason
R. Wool
O. Walters
K. Armstrong
Hine
Comforts Fund
Frogmore School
Frogmore
A. Bushby
G. F. Weaver
E. Walters
F. MacPherson
K. Mac Pherson
H. C. Hume
Mra. Brady
War Comforts Fund
Misa Leslig Mason
Kenya Rd
Mra. Davies
Walton
Mra. Reynolds
Zita Reynolds
Broughton
Goba Ch
Improvement Seen In Armidale Girl Joyce Burgmann
Condition improved Armidale where Miss Joyce Burgmann daughter of Dr E R Burgmann Bishop of Goulburn previously seriously ill over the weekend shows steady progress. Doctors express satisfaction with her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Burgmann
E. R. Burgmann
Goulburn
Patriot Stock Drive Sets Up Local Depots for Fund
Depots established on Rye Park Road at F C Clark's Bonnie Dean Frogmore Road at Suffolk Vale paddock Young Road at W M Dawyer Kenya Road at W M Dwyer's Cowra Road at K MacPher won's Geegullalong Binalong at F W Hume's Tarengo paddegk on Binalong Road Yass Kangiara Howd at Mason & Son's Castlestead Sale on Saturday 24th Aug. Stock and produce will be sold to support the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Park Road
F. C. Clark
Bonnie Dean
Frogmore Road
Suffolk Vale
Mr. Sharwood
Young Road
W. M Daewyer
Kenya Road
W. M Dwyer
Cowra Road
K. MacPherwon
Binalong-Galong Road
F. W. Hume
Tarengo
Binalong Road
Yass-Kangiara Howd
Mason & Son's
Castlestead
Death of Jack Friese at Garah shocks Sydney family
The sudden death from meningitis of Jack Friese, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Friese of Sydney, occurred at their Garah home on Wednesday. Mrs. F. Fahey and relatives traveled by car to Binnaway for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Friese
Sydney
Jack
Garah
F. Fahey
John McGrath Jr
Frances Fahey
Aus. Fahey
Binnaway
Death of Mr L McMeekin in Reid's Flat district
The 56 year old Victorian born Mr L McMeekin died suddenly while gardening at his property Burimburra Held a Fiat on Tuesday morning. He had recently mourned a sister and left a wife and one daughter. Cremation arranged in Sydney with funeral directed by Mr C J Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burimburra
L. McMeekin
Victoria
McMeekin
Eurimburrs
Reid's Flat
Sydney
C. J. Stuart
Boorowa Women Urged to Knit Socks for Enlisted Men
A special appeal by Mise Jean MacPherson to Boorowa and district women asks knitters to pledge one pair of socks monthly or donate wool value eight shillings to support socks for local enlistees. The drive honors war needs while thanking supporters of the War Comforts Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa
District
Mise Joan MacPherson
Geegullalong
Misa MacPherson
CWA
Jean MacPherson
Geegullalonge
P.M. Ryan
W. Pett
Rod Corcorani
Fred Coble
F. Harding
Galong
W. Sargent
Mra
D. Bobbin
Mra. Pereval
Kenya
Stan Small
L. Dwyer
H. L. Jones
E. and
F. Wright
Tangmangaroo
Mra. Knight
V. Brown
Enlistment Notes for Butt and Cole at Boorowa
Latest enlistments list Frank Butt of Boorowa and D Cole of Boorowa among local recruits. Details sparse, with no further names or events provided.
Boorowa War and Patriot Fund Donations Acknowledged
A local list records donations to the Boorowa and District War and Patriot Fund. Entries include Mr. T. A. Cusick and Mr. J. J. Cumming with sums such as 5 6 and 22, totaling 432 19. Cummings also donated a block of land on Farm Street left with the Committee for disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Cusick
J. J. Cumming
Merry O'Ham
J. J. Cummings
Farm Street
Enlistment Notice Seeks Unpublished Resident Names
We invite relatives or friends to submit the names of district residents who have enlisted and whose names have not appeared in these columns. School beginnings reflect a fall range in stock at J. Tzanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
J. Tzanes
The Star Maker and Tarzan Career Showings at Empire Theatre
A collage of film ads highlights The Star Maker starring Linda Ware and Bing Crosby with kid stars, plus Tarzan finds a son, showing at Empire Theatre on July 27 28 with a matinee and earlier dates noted. The page also lists a long cast and courtly sports event mentions including Jackie Cooper leading Boy Scouts and L T Stuart’s course record of 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Linda Ware
Mrs McGrath Trophy Postponed With New Draw Set
Unsettled weather postponed the Mrs T McGrath trophy round to next Wednesday July 1st. The draw remains: Miss McLean vs Mrs Littlefield. Miss Weekes vs Mrs O'Hara. Mian Webb vs Mrs Corcoran. Miss Weekes vs Mrs McGrath. Miss Murray vs Miss Smith. Miss Thompson vs Miss Wolters. Mrs Herford vs Miss Woodbridge. Mrs McCabe vs Mrs Hodgawn. Mrs Patroni vs Mrs Bone. Mrs Kenny vs Mrs Lalor. Miss Brown-itbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McGrath
Miss McLean
Littlefield
E. Weekes
O'Hara
Mian Webb
Corcoran
C. Weekes
McGrath
Mias Murray
Mise Smith
Herford
Community Notes From Cowra District Gathers Local News
Mr Len Edmonds of Bank of New South Wales Goulburn has returned from Binalong where he was relieving. Mrs Ken Lawrence visited with former Miss Tess Norris. Dr Drumgold underwent successful eye surgery at Cowra District Hospital. Mervyn Evans left Boorowa for Goulburn for medical tests after a leg fracture and sprained ankle from Bevendale. Rev H S Brown left for Sydney to visit a ill brother in Western Suburbs Hospital. Engagement announced between John Flannery of Cucum North Cowra and Olive Hanley of Randwick. Eileen O’Neill of Frogmore Estate engaged to Clarence Corcoran of Corcoran Plains. Henry Johnson of Rugby hospitalized with pneumonia at Burrowa District Hospital. Mr A Hamilton to head Hoorowa Public School arrived with family. John Pett of A Bushby’s staff hospitalised with pneumonia. Mrs E Donohoe ill with pleurisy in local hospital. Aircraftman J T Edwards wrongly listed as recruit. he was among early district enlistees. Miss Jean McPherson left for Queensland to visit friends. Mr R Riles, previously unwell, moved to Burrowa District Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Evans
Boorewe
Goulburn
Mervyn
Bevendale
A. Hamilton
Oaklands
Russell
Hoorowa
Boorowa
John Pett
A. Bushby
Burrows Hospital
Sheep and Wool Examinations in Sydney 1940 Honours List
The 1940 Sheep and Wool Examinations in Sydney on July 8 show honours awarded to Henry J. B. ONeill Boorown Leo J. McIntosh Crookwell Sven H. Lund Crookwell Jess Daniel J. Dwyer Boorown Jack Druitt Crookwell Wilbur Starr Gunning Maxwell J. Spackman Crookwell Allen E. Lamb Crookwell Rex Garry Boorowa Douglas V. Beasley Crookwell Neil J. Shepherd Boorowa Albert G. Southwell Boorowa The Boorowa students commend Mr Russell for his tuition and note no pupil failed. Russell Fahey son of Mr and Mrs W. T. Fahey Boorowns was successful with honours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. B. O'Neill
Boorown
Leo
J. McIntosh
Crookwell
Sven H. Lund
Jess Daniel J. Dwyer
Jack Druitt
Wilbur
Starr
Gunning
Maxwell J. Spackman
Allen E. Lamb
Rex Garry
Boorowa
Douglas V. Beasley
Neil J. Shepherd
Albert G. Southwell
Boorows
Russell
Mr. Russell
Russell Fahey
W. T. Fahey
Sydney
Rusell
Hovell's Creek Woolshed Dance boosts ambulance funds
Greater support than expected flowed to the Hovell's Creek Woolshed Dance held at Mr. Don O'Connor's property on Friday night for the Cowra Ambulance fund. Over 150 attendees helped raise about £20. Music was by Molly and Neil Jordan, A Schulz, and C Croke. Ambulance officials present included Supt. Holland and bearer H. Brian. The event, organized by Misses Berry and Smith, was MC'd by T. B. Chapman, with gratitude to all contributors amid tightening revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don O'Connor
Hovell's Creek
Cowra
Tee
Misses Molly
Neil Jordan
A. Schulz
C. Croke
T. B. Chapman
M.C
Supt. Holland
H. Brian
Misses Berry
Smith
Bute
Galong Vealers Prices Firm For Prime Cattle
Galong vealers saw prime cattle firm at Homebush Monday while other grades eased. Total stock 1903. A G and A E Friend Galong secured £7 11s averaging £6 18s 10d at Winchcombe Carsons auction. Mr P M Ryan bought the stock of books and magazines from Mr Jas Cook who is leaving the district, with items available at Marsden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
A. G
A. E. Friend
Winchcombe Carson
P. M. Ryan
Jas. Cook
Marsden Street
Burrowa Racing Club Annual Meeting Call
The Burrowa Racing Club invites members to the Guild Hall supper room on Monday evening for the annual meeting. With the racing season ending in July, all club matters will be finalized, and a large attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrows Racing Club
Guild Hall
Boorowa Juniors Set for Return Match at Young
Boorowa Juniors travel to Young next Sunday for a return game against Young C B Old Boys. The squad features Fullback C Woodbridge. three-quarters F Barden P Costello F Hereward C Costello Halves J Corkery R Ryan. forwards R O’Hara M Conroy C Bell B Myers J Costells E Upton. Kickoff at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa Juniors
Young
Young C.B. Old Boys
Sharp
C. Woodbridge
F. Barden
P. Costello
F. Hereward
C. Costello
J. Corkery
R. Ryan
R. O'Hara
M. Conroy
C. Bell
8. Myers
J. Costells
E. Upton
Davies wins monthly cup amid rise in form
J. Davies took victory in the monthly cup last weekend while leading contender G. Presley and T. J. Ryan. Davies showed improving form this season and now carries a handicap of 14, reduced from 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davies
G. Presley
T. J. Ryan
Davies
Run Over by Engine Kills Foster Port Kembla Father
Percy Beesley of Foster Bridge Port Kembla died instantly when struck by an engine at the works on Thursday. The deceased was married. Constable A Besley, son of the deceased, traveled to Port Kembla to support the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Beesley
Foster Bt
Port Kembla
Constable A. Besley
Gunning
Theatee
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Empire Theatre
Jean's
the Star-Maker
Linds Ware
Louie Campbell
Ned Sparks
Rapture
Denia Roosevelt
Belgium
Congo
Tarzan
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Hollywood Stadium
Neil Hamilton
Evelyn Venable
Jimmy Wallington
Jackie Cooper
A. W. Fussell
Phi
Gibb and Beeman
Eyesight Specialima
H. V. McKay
Masey Harrs
Breville
Mutual Manufactures Insurance Company
Tom Crawford
Armidale
Jack Frieze
MR. L. McMeekin
A. E. Page
Duntroon
Scott Street
H. T. Leake
Binalong
Rye Park
THE
Burrowa News
Ofice
D. Hine
Hos
Boorowa and District
the Empire
Belgium-Congo
K. MacPherson
M. O'Hara
Les, Stuart
Lloyd Stuart
J. Niven
G. Herford
C. Hodgson
M. Wood
J. Whale
J. Littlefield
R. Walton
R. Rowley
C. H. Weeden
H. McDonald
McGeorge 2
Niven
K. Hughston
BH. Weeden
R. Bushby
Hollywood
Universal
L. T. Stuart
Associates’ Golf
W. M. Dwyer
Eer
H. Swift
Stan Meera
UBLIC
Ucton
Boorowa Motors
Cok Boorowa
W. M. Dwyer & Company
Boys’ Comforte Fund
W. P. Keefe
Thos
A. Tester
Kangiare School
Lavine
Buckmaster
My. J. Campbell
St Patrick's Church
Ball Guild Hall
Rod Corcoran
Fion
Lawrence
Hodgson
de Ie Cycle, Wrence and
Pedan Ok Garage
Pappas
P. M. Ryan's
Mareden Street
GENT
Wynall, M. Star, Speedwell, &c
Wynall Cycle Depot
pAorer
G. Littlefield
J. Boyd
Len Edmonds
Bank of New South Wales
Ken Lawrence
Tess Norris
BP. Drumgold
Bellevue
Cowra District Hospital
H. 5. Brown
Mr. Brown
Enfield
Western Suburbs Hospital
John Flannery
J. W. Flannery
Eileen
H. J. O'Neill
Frogmore Estate
Clarence Bede
James Corcoran
Corcoran Plains
Henry Johnson
Rugby
Burrowa District Hospital
E. Donohoe
Aircrafteman
J. T. Edwards
Jim
Mise Jean McPherson
Geeguila Jong
Queensland
Hovell’s Creek Woolshed Dance
Burrowa Racing Club
Young Old Boys
Hinalong
Mr. Armstrong
K. Strachan
Stuart
Cooke
Champion
Wallman
Prandes
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