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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

4

Burrowa Revue Company Impresses at Guild Hall

A large audience welcomed the Burrowa Revue Company in Borrows with an energetic program. Led by Ervine Hughston the cast included Esma, Myrtle Murphy, Ella McCann, and Jil McCann with Miss Jean Mortimer on piano. The orchestra impressed with an overture while numbers ranged from tapping to recitations by Bill Harrison, and solo and choral pieces by Arthur Murtagh and others. The show supported Miss Betty Brown in the Queen Competition for the Industrial Pavilion fund.

Guild Hall Ervine Hughston Betty Brown Burrowa P.A H. Association Jean Mortimer Dowden Harry Triglone Jack Platt Lieman Stuart M. E. Hughston Stones Pheracter Jil McCann Audienc Jean Stuart Aussie Fahey Bill Harrison Amlet Parisenne Kussner Ambrose Wachs Mekers E. Hughston Jack Carter Phil Beaston R. Bashby Arthur’. Murtagh Mr. Harry

Fourball Best Ball Event Yields Mixed Results

Golf event notes heavy rails play with mixed scores. Bowler Walton and Beeston lead groups, while several pairs struggle with downs and early exits. Details cover late results, player pairings, and upcoming matches in the Southwestern District Peasant competition at Doorowa.

W. H. Bowler R. Walton Square E. L. Betts

Minter Holes Tee Shot in Four Ball Event

In heavy rain L E Minter achieved a rare feat by holing his tee shot on the short 105 yard third hole during the four ball and best ball competition on Sunday. Teammates and spectators noted the difficult conditions as the play continued despite the weather.

L. E. Minter

Associates and Members Duel In Afternoon Match

A Wednesday fixture features eight Associates against three Members with C Weeden D W Burns D Greig BR Bushby P Hume A Bushby R Walton F Casselle and W Gassells set to field. The match starts at 1 30 pm sharp.

C. Weeden D. W. ‘Burns D. Greig BR. Bushby P. Hume A. Bushby R. Walton Casselle Gassells Sharp

Horses Impounded at Birriwa Sold by Public Auction

The Wyaldra Shire Council recently impounded four horses found staying near Birriwa. They were not claimed and were sold by public auction at the Leadville pound. Two sold for drought 1d each, one for 11, and one for 13. The Wyaldra hire incurred costs averaging £2 2s each for impounding.

Wyaldra Shire Council Birriwa Leadville

Railways Inspect Boorowa on Annual Tour of Inspection

Railway Commissioner and staff surveyed Boorowa with local leaders including Mayor Watson and Mr Burns. Discussion covered restoring daily train service, a possible through Sydney carriage, overhead bridges at Galong and Boorowa Yarraw Road crossings, and the lighting and shelter needs at Galong Station. Hartigan deferred road bridge questions to Main Roads and noted promised checks on a prior pledge about Boorowa excursion travel options.

Railways 4. T. Hartigan F. C. Garside W. H. Newman D. Mulheron A. C. Fewtrell W. H. Armstrong W. F. “Barton W. G. Worchuret Goulburn T. Hood Ron. “Qdaeice Mr. C. Willis Borrows Ald J. P. Watson Kenny Shire Edmonds O. W. Burns The Show Society A. P. Webb Country Women's Association Boorowa Binalong Galong Hartigan Sydney Plartigan Boorowa-Yass Road Calcutta Yees-Boorowa Road Dr.Edmonds Yess-Boorowa Qoads Main Roads Board Dr. Edmonds Burns

Amended Massy Cup draw reshapes next Sundays games

The Massy Cup draw is amended with Yass replacing Berrima District in a match against Goulburn near Berrima due to a prior engagement. Bowral will travel to Crookwell for the Carr Cup while Crookwell keeps the Carr Cup if not claimed and Canberra would move up if Crookwell still holds it. Delegates from Yass visited Queanbeyan to witness the draw.

Yass Liew Berrima Goulburn Bowral Croockwell Crookwell Canberra Bombala Queanbeyan, Bowral Berrima District Yoss Eure Iron Yass Queanbeyan

Wool Market Report From New South Wales

Wool selling has slowed due to absent buyers at Brisbane auctions though early shorn wools are being marketed in the northern capital. A three week sale series is planned with a two month recess followed by fellmongering output as stocks remain below normal and demand stays active. The new state elip is valued at 1 186 000 bales with 627 000 bales offered locally before Christ Fane. The NSW Sheepbreeders Association exhibition showcases scientific breeding and next week’s Stud Sheep Fair promises strong demand. visitors in town for the Show and Sales are welcome.

Christ Fane N.S.W. Sheepbreeders’ Association

Burkes Wiped Out in Equity Battle Over Burke Fortune

The N G W Master in Equity Mr Parker reserved his decision in the 50 000 Burke fortune inquiry after a five year hearing. The sprawling family tree produced no clear proof of how Burke acquired his wealth. Burke arrived in Australia with nothing and rose to wealth through bonds found in a mattress. The inquiry, the longest on record, spanned days and involved commissions to Ireland and adjournments for further evidence.

Burke N.G.W. Master In Equity Mr. Parker Martin Edward Burke Australia Acton Ireland

Sydney Firm Buys Four North Sea Trawlers

The mayor thanked Mr Hartigan for the deputation reception. A Sydney company bought four North Sea fishing trawlers, including the 324 ton St Lolan, which is expected to reach Australia in a few days.

Mr. Hartigan Sydney Australia

Boorowa Cycling Club Formation Meeting Called

All cycle racing enthusiasts in Boorowa are urged to attend a meeting at the Boorowa Post Office on Sunday at 12 a.m. A five mile handicap race will be run. Nominations should be made by Saturday night and can be left with Messrs Ray Learmont Les Corkery A Conquest or C Sotheron. A capable master is expected to organize a future meeting.

Boorowa Ray Learmont Les Corkery A. Conquest C.sotheron

Mistaken Identity Delivers Rural Roads Gaffe

W J Smith, mistaken for multiple people, is greeted by a Murrungal Shire ratepayer as the road maintenance man. Smith, en route to Sydney and amid rumors of eggs on property, carries a shovel and learns the welcome is for road work rather than his red errands.

W. J. Smith Murrings Lte Mr. Smith Grasshoprer Sydney Murrungal Shire Inez

Rise in Rabbit Skins at Sydney Auctions

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports June 16 auctions showed higher prices and keener competition. Offerings reached 738 tons with first winters at 116d, hares and fawns varied, and hare skins ranged from 1 shilling to 11 shillings 6d per dozen amid fluctuating pelts and damaged lots.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Longevity Ends As Bombay Merchant Commits Suicide

Hej Moti Haji Ibrahim a Bombay Muslim merchant leapt from his fifth floor home in Bombay after a long life of routine prayer at 4 a.m. He reportedly enjoyed 117 years and claimed prayer kept him well, with perfect sight and hearing until recently. The deed ends a century of daily habits, including a postcentury update of his teeth.

Bombay Hej Moti Haji’ Ibrahim Bombey

Notice to destroy rabbits on Mr Madden's property

A solitary notice was issued at the P P Board monthly meeting directing Mr F Madden of Wyndebyne Barmed to destroy rabbits on his property. Mr A P Webb has a baby Austin Tourer car for sale at £40. it is mechanically sound, well shod, economical, and capable of 40 miles per gallon.

P.P ‘Board Fmadden Wyndebyne A. P. Webb

Burrowa Casual Advertisements PolicyNotice

Burrowa issue sets deadlines for casual advertisements to be published after 10 am on Fridays. Advertisers must mark the number of impor tions on each ad face or it will be published until countermanded. Casual ads and standing ads at scale rates per inch.

Burrowa News Covers Wide District Circulation

The Burrowa News reports broad circulation across Rich and developing districts including Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogmore Wyangala Graham Jerringomar Marengo Narrawa Brookfact Creek Bennett's Springs with full local coverage of matters.

Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogmore Wyangala Graham Jerringomar Marengo Narrawanggoa, Brookfact Creek Bennett's Springs

Printing shop offers wide stock and competitive pricing

A printing business advertises abundant type and materials with fast, neat results. It invites quotes for circulars visiting cards memos tickets letter paper envelopes billheads cards invitations posters menus receipt books and catalogs. It promises first class work and despatch.

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Musical Revue Company Moses Levy Mr. E. Hughston Betty Brawy Soriety Adience Pal Iparish Foreman E. Kerr A. J. Soutter P. V. Beeston L. Saltar W. Casselle Piay L. T Best MacPherson R. Wood R. Bushby J. Glennan N. Dowden BE. Bette L. T. Stuart V. R. Wood W. J. Castells LFP GC. Weeden Doorowa Herden Club Harden Dr. Cook Hughston L. Mister C. W. Burns Wool Report Burkes Vieder Itis Beawital Matters Civen New Zealand W.H. Paling & CO George Street J. Needham Country Press Association Burrowa News Sure the “Burrowa “News Padman Burrowa Ragie
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