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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
6
From our correspondent reports a lively scene as local youths celebrate sports victories. The writeups describe cheers, banners, and school pride amid a day of postponed events due to weather, with students, teachers, and families sharing excitement.
On Empire Day at Mureingo Public School E A Bush chairing stressed loyalty to God King and Country. Guests and pupils heard remarks on universal peace and Saint Helena, with Mr A E Morgan gifting a framed Royal Family picture and Melba Dowling presenting an autographed book of essays from the Empire Day competition.
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Bill O Reilly visits the area connected to his boyhood as a notable figure from Dal taal eeloketere and Sir Baris. The report notes his fame and the reception by local peers during the event.
Mr F H E Klean outlines holiday hours for the Boll owa Post Office with limited opening 9 to 10 am for ordinary business and special mail closures on Mondays. A town letter delivery by postman continues, street receivers clearances set, and city-priced radio batteries sold at Learmonts including Superdyne Ever-Ready 45-volt batteries at 15d and torch batteries at 6d.
The article describes a valedictory event for an individual who engaged with the Methodist Young People’s Club and the Yernie Club, earning praise for outgoing service and personal qualities. Astley and others offered best wishes, with thanks from the honoree and remarks about friendships formed, church kindness, and youth association. The piece ends noting Chevrolet parts purchases at Lawrence and Hodgson's.
The death occurred at his daughter’s residence in Annandale on Sunday for Mr Martin Minehan aged 74. He lived in Cobor until several years ago, then moved to Annandale. After a three week hospital stay at Sacred Heart Hospital, he left in fragile health and passed away. He leaves four daughters and a son, with the family described as among the oldest members of the Maneh fellows.
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