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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
3
Saturday hours in Burrowa offices at Marsden Street run from 2 p.m. to ? p.m. The notice also mentions a Friday in June 1938 for office access or event details.
Boorowa fielded a strong team at the South-West Association Open Tournament in Binalong winning trophies. Wednesday featured the Choice 9 Stroke Handicap with results led by H Walton and Hughston while players including C Corcoran A Fussell and L Minter posted notable scores.
Owing to the sudden death of Mr. Leo Garry, a staunch member of the Binalong Club, the pennant match set for Sunday is forfeited to Bocrawn under competition rules. A social match with Binalong Club will be scheduled at a later date.
In place of the Pennant match on Sunday the four ball Mableford Aggregate will be held in the afternoon. Members must nominate a partner with lower handicap players paired with no higher handicap partner in B and C Grades. Play starts at 2 pm.
Members available for selection to meet Cowra at Boorowa on Sunday 26 June must notify the secretary by Wednesday. Only those who notify will be considered by the Selection Committees.
Members of the Boorowa Golf Club will compete for the Gungewalla Cup this season with rounds set on Saturday July 9 Wednesday July 13 Saturday July 16 and Wednesday July 20. Players must state their preferred day to play.
William Hereward aged 48 born and longtime Boorowa resident died suddenly at his Paddington home after heart trouble. He married Kathleen OBrien and leaves two daughters one son, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Mass was at Francie Church Paddington and burial followed at Rookwood.
After a short illness Mr J Lawrence Garry of My Lora Station Binalong died Tuesday night at age 52. He was a prominent local figure, member of the Su ka Commuters, Holy Name Society, Binalong Race Club, and other groups. Survived by widow Mollie Donohoe and three children Leon John Sarelle, plus four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held Thursday at the Catholic Cemetery, Binalong. funeral attendance was large.
Mina Alice Sheppherd 73, a Wheep district native, died in Sydney while under medical care. Survived by brother Monty Sheppherd of Goulburn and four sisters Mrs Frost Sydney Mrs Crowe Sydney Mrs Frank Weaver Rugby and a sister in Cootamundra. Funeral held at Hea own Tuesday with burial in Boorowa Catholic Cemetery conducted by Rev Fr Dunleavy.
Plant now roses plus fruit trees ornamentals and shrubs in variety. Lists strong rose and tree offerings with post and carriage charges, onion plants primroses and blue shades. Catalogs are offered by GOULBURN SEED AND NURSERY CO. at 92 Victoria Street Goulburn with Ring 143 for wreaths and floral work.
Five men and a woman were arrested at Bowning afterneen. Maude Christian Ryan faces a charge of using a house at Bowning for betting. Five men Herbert Miller John Moon Thomas Hilly Edward Toohey and Arthur Holmes charged with being found in a common gaming house. Heard at Yass Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday June 20. Arrests by Inspector Sweeney and Constable Dunbar.
The Murrumburrah Show Society asks the State Governor to officially open the show. If arrangements fail, Prime Minister Lyons will be asked to perform the opening duties.
570 acres freehold in Bombala District with comfortable home, 100 acres cultivation, permanent water. Price £2200 with 150 good sheep, terms available. 320 acres in Galong District, 220 acres cultivable, near permanent creek, near school post office and phone. Old home iron garage sheds. Owner estimates capacity for 700 sheep. Price £8 10s per acre freehold with 40 acres lease. Full particulars from
The Bush Nursing Association announces its Eighth Triennial election of direct ors for the BNA Hospital will occur in the Committee Room on Saturday July 5 nominations close Friday June 24.
Town talk reports events at Burrangwa Show Society Centenary Hall on July 20 and garden judging later in September. Bushby’s of Boorowa advertises fencing wires tools and stock, while Mrs Stevenson of Gungewallah Boorowa is thanked for plant dentations. A 3200 sheep convoy passes through on route from Tumut to Booberoi Station. meat casks priced at 9 shillings each.
A Thursday morning event at the hospital included a presentation to Dr Cook by the nursing staff and hospital team. The Matron hosted the medical staff at ten o clock and Dr Soutter presented a head lamp for surgical work on behalf of the nursing staff. Dr Cook replied with a Bible verse response.
A Social Evening and presentation will be tendered to Dr and Mrs Cook at the Guild Hall Boorowa on Monday at 8 30 pm. The committee hopes many attend and notes no obligation to pay for the presentation. The Masquerade Ball at the Guild Hall on Friday 24th aims to raise funds for Boorowa Church with many in fancy dress. Dancers will be masked until midnight. The Gloomchasers Orchestra from Young will provide music and good weather could make it a night to remember.
The annual ex students reunion concert at Our Lady of Mercy College Study Mall featured Irene Fahey now Mrs McGrath singing A Heart That's Free and The Blackbird's Song. She was recalled twice as audiences urged her return. Also noted were Mrs P M Ryan of Market Street Hoorgwa hosting Mrs Cook and friends, with a presentation for Mrs Cook who plans to leave Boorowa soon, and Mr J McGrath Jr contributing vocal items. Bishop McGuire of Townsville named Catholic Bishop of Goulburn succeeding the late Bishop Barry, and Mrs J Silk of Boorowa mourns her mother Isabella. Hot water bags priced 3/9 to 7/6. John Smyth of Young district passes away at 69. born Burrows and married Grenfell to Kathleen Sarah McDonnell.
The notice warns all persons trespassing or shooting on any properties of R. B. Roberts of Frogmere will be sent to law enforcement. The sign is posted to deter intrusion and protect property rights.
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