Rugby dances and social events amid flu in the district
Influenza grips the district with many bedridden residents. George Moona shows signs of recovery. The cricketers dance on May 24 raised over £20 with a sandwich supper by local ladies and Minn Case Dorsett’s orchestra. A Town Band dance on Friday faced bad weather and low crowd. Walking contest winners were Miss Myrtle Platt and Mr Colin Corrosh. July 7 hosts the Hospital Queen Competition benefit and Harden orchestra will provide music. A balance sheet for the Rugby Fue fic hall will be available for inspection at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moona
Minn Case Dorsett
Burrewa Town and District
Myrtle Platt
Colin Corrosh
Millly Gay
Harden Orchestra
Rugby Fue Fic
Large Attendance at McCarthy Estate Clearing Sale
Robert Gibson and Sons report strong buyer turnout at the clearing sale of late James McCarthy senior and adjoining Goodwin estate blocks at McMahons Reef. Block No 1 164 acres brought £6 5s per acre, Block No 2 144 acres at £7 1s, McCarthy Brow purchased both. The same buyers acquired 132 acres from Michael Goodwin for £8 per acre. Prices for stock and drapery goods reflected healthy demand amid discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gibson and Sons
James McCarthy
McMahons Reef
Black No
Metahees
McCarthy
Michael Goodwin
J.A. Donnelly
Galong
Deaths and obituaries weave through Harden and Boorowa notices
The week sees the death of Alma Catherine, 27, wife of a local resident, in Coast Hospital and burial at Hovelly Creek Catholic Cemetery with Fr Landers officiating. Survived by husband, eight siblings. remains brought to Boorowa. Other items note family ties, local visits, and a Sh slaughter sale at Webb’s Groc ery. Also mentions Sergeant W Payne’s transfer uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Bourke
Yass Messrs. Elrington & Elrington
Coast Hospital
W. Crowe
Annandale
Alee Sligwe
Alma Catherine
Boorowa
Hovelly Creek
Fr. Landers
G. J. Stuart
Local handicap shoot showcases windy conditions and standings
In a Sunday handicap at 500 yards two stages, Stanley Coble led with a near perfect score but wind shifted the second stage. Gaze, Howe, Hallahan and Stuart posted solid scores as wind churned, while others like Mahoney and Conquest finished with unfinished or lower totals. W. Wheatley Dalgety & Co. Adelaide style listing follows with breeding stock details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Coble
Coble
R. Gaze
Fo Howe
D. Hallahan
Les Stuart
S. Myers
W. Coble
H. Conquest
N. Mahoney
Boorowa Defeats Yoss Teams On Wednesday Visit
The Yoss men lost 2–0 and the Yoss girls fell 3–0 at Boorowa on Wednesday. Scorers for the men were Lieman Stuart and Lindsay Gowan. Girls goals were by Phyllis, Deeney, Narne Woods and Lena Cos tello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoss
Boorowa
Lieman Stuart
Lindsay Gowan
Phyllis, Deeney
Narne Woods
Lena Costello
Mardon
Jack Platt
Les Martin
Ted Cahill
Alf Stuart
Stan Hart
Mick McCann
E. Hughston
Wy Payne
Oliver Dorsett
Mervyn O'Bors
Death of Mr W Roberts at Boorowa
William Roberts aged 73 died after a year of ill health at Boorowa residence. His death was described as a happy release after prolonged illness borne with Christian fortitude. The funeral will be at Frogmore Church of England cemetery tomorrow at 2 30 PM, leaving Boorowa church by 1 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roberts
Boorowas
C. of E
Frogmore
Boorowa Church of England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binalong
Vincent Claude Moore
Henry Castles
A. E. Pace
Burrowa
Miskle
A.T.N.A
Sister Leake
A.N.F
Scott Street
Australian Loan Council
R. G. Casey
Court House
Pudman and
Marsden Streets
Tom Crawford
Court House Hotel
Masonic Ball Priday
Thompson’s
Rhythm Kings
Co. F. Chudleigh
Rugby
Mins Millie Gay
C.O.R
le Fevre
A. P. Webb
Old Time Dance Public Hall
Mile Gay
Ben Roberts
Archie Gorham
Phillips & GO
YASS
Phillips
B.A
W. Preston Saker
Cahill
Central Hotel
Rye Park
Sale
Mcmahon's Reef
Moti
Webb
Chrysler
Morris
Aloo
Farge
Crookwell
B. Jenkins
Goulburn Street
Cootamundra
A. P. H. & I, Association
Jed
Cowal
Albion Hotel
Town Hall
G. B. Black
Empire Talkies
Dean Maitland
John Longdon
Charlotte Francis
Jocelyn Howarth
John Warwick
Gus Bluett
Sam Kats
Beautiful Ballets
Clyde Rose
Lewella Bros
Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Jackie Cooper
Fay Wray
Ann Carver
Harden
Rhyn Traversdones
Laura Davidson
E. S. Davidson
Dawn von
Conningham Flains
Eubindal
Beadenine
Hidde
Atlantic Union Producte
W. Payne
Balranald
Webb's
Empire Theatre
C.W.A
Country Women’s Association
Guild Hall
Matt Sawyer
O.B.E
Y Fim
Withers
Hon
Bigga
Bruce Smith
Rhythm Boys
Sydney
Digger
W. J. Jeffrey
Eva Pagett
Mr. W. Dwyer
Bendick Murrell
E. J. Higgins
Marengo
Nobes
Punton
Yanco
Hughie
Yaneo
Goulburn
W.W. H. Wheatley
Dalgety & Company
Mesare
Perry Bros
Mr. W. Roberts
H. A. Barraclough Ltd
Optometrists & Opticians
George Street
Royal Standard Hotel
R. E. Clark
Hazeldene
Ak. A. Armour, “Hazeldene
Vallance Wheelwright
Park Street
Prince OF Wales Hotel
A. Decten
F.O.R. Sydney
B. Waters
Marsden Street
A. Conquest
Bevans
Taylor's
Im Aid
Millie Gay
Butts
M. Gay
Petrals
Misele Feder
Roorowa
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