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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
2
A report on the Boorowa River Polo Club event notes a large attendance and lively crowd. Guests included Ms Walters and Mr Wood, with comments on the day’s exhibition matches and social moments amid a bustling, celebratory atmosphere.
An old farewell social for Rey Kidd took place at Harden Presbyterian Church. Observers described a muted gathering with references to community figures, the church choir, and remarks about Kidd’s service and farewell remarks. The event included conversations among attendees, an address by Reverend Kidd, and expressions of gratitude for Kidd’s contributions to the congregation.
Railway notices report Boorowa line cut to two days a week due to coal shortages. Schedule changes show trains from Bowiawit to arrive Saturday, with altered departures to Cowra and Young on Thursdays, and inward service from Sydney limited to Monday Wednesday with Saturday sections.
The Boorowa Golf Club sets the King’s Birthday week program with an 18 hole Stroke Handicap on Sunday and a Flag Competition on Saturday. The event features the Murine and Mternoon trophies, welcomes new members, and invites all eligible competitors to enter by June end.
Boorowa Racing Club held a meeting featuring racing events and a program led by J O Sullivan of the Salvation Army Rye Park. The event included discussions on China experiences by Major Harrie. The gathering was scheduled for Saturday June 21, 1947, with entries and attendance noted.
A fragmented notice reports a missing person or item at Maker Ball on Factory Course with scattered names and a reward offered. The readable segments mention Hader Blomee and Grieg among potential identifiers, urging contact for recovery.
In loving memory of our dear father Samuel George who passed away on June 10. The bereaved family, Kevin and Sim, keep his memory alive with enduring love.
A heartfelt memorial note expresses grief for Lea'le who died on June 11. The message recalls tearful goodbyes and lasting sorrow, signed by a mother, brother, and sister in deep spiritual remembrance.
Mrs. 8 expresses sincere thanks to CL Gibbons Key Mrs Haw Mrs W Cassila Roxmore Mat 107 quid Nupalng Stall of the Boorewy We Hogphay for attention and to her Jato Nuswand and whole father during his recent legs.
A family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Mya Southwell and others for the sympathy and moral support shown during their recent bereavement. They acknowledge and appreciate the telegrams and kind messages received.
Mr Jin Stes Wo a WMO and others express gratitude for assistance during a recent bereavement. MP Mr Norman Carmody and Mrs Beryl Ip acknowledge the courtesy shown, and the community thanks Crackwell Goothtien and the local exchange staff for kindness.
Government notices announce tenders to be submitted on specified forms and delivered to the Clerk of Petty Sessions at the Court House. Endorsed notices refer to Frogmare Hele Mixtion and related specifications, with instructions on submission deadlines and where to obtain tender documents at various poller stations and community offices.
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