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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

5

Burrowa News Circulation Expands Across Rich District

The Burrowa News reports broad circulation across Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogmore Wyangats Graham Jerringomar Marenige Narrawa Wheep Bigga and nearby areas with full and accurate local coverage.

Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogmore Wyangats Graham Jerringomar Marenige Narrawa Wheep Bigga Breakfast Creek Bennett's Springs

Job Printing Offer Promises Quality and Speed

We offer a splendid stock of type and materials with favorable prices compared to the city. All work is first class, neat, and dispatched promptly.

Boorowa P A H Association Holds Annual Committee Meeting

The Boorowa P A and H Association met at Tattersalla Central Hotel on Saturday to elect a new management committee for the year. President H C Hume presided as members discussed annual reports, prize conditions, donations, night trotting, showgrounds improvements, and the Boorowa Show dates and schedule.

Committee of Management of the Tattersalla Central Hotel

Fallows and fodder contest canceled and society elections

Mr C Walkden Brown asked if Boorowa Society would run fallow and fodder competition this year. the reply stated the event would not be staged. Several letters were received but were deemed routine. Accounts total 6 pounds 17 shillings 10 pence were approved and the Workman's Compensation policy holder asked to refuse medical fees for Dr Staples in the secretary’s accident case. For four vice presidents six nominations were cast and L L Williams, T A Cusack, W Thompson, A Brady, C Clark, and F W Hume were elected, with four named as elected.

H. C. Hume Messrs J. McGrath A. Brady K. MacPherson W. Thompson Heber Wright F. C. Clark T. McGrath Frank Wright R. A. Armour H. Armstrong R. B. Roberts EK. Armstrong W. Armstrong W. O'Connor J. McGrath Jnr G. Clements W. H. C. Wilkinson J. A. Edmonds J. Rus. Corcoran L. L. Williams Archie Gorham Arthur Gorham T. A. Cusack L. L. Taylor W. Wood A. G. Hughston A. G. Ogden Committee of Management Ymn Ken Armstrong Cowra P.A. and H. Association Boorowa Society Cowra Mra H. ©. Stevenson Messia R. W. Wood Trotting League of N.S.W Ardill Boorowa Trust W. Show Association Young Society EK. MacPherown C. Walkden Brown Walkden Brown Staples Motior Messrs. W. Thompson G Clements UL. L. Williams Cy Clark Asoni F. W. Hume Messrs. L. Lt. Williams C. Clark Flow Hume

Delegates Named for Royal Show Easter Conference

Messrs L. L. Williams and H. C. Hume were appointed as delegates to the annual conference to be held at the Royal Show at Easter with Mr F. W. Hume as an alternative delegate.

Messrs. L. L. Williams H. C. Hume F. W. Hume

Tenders Called For Show Schedules Printing

Mr. K. MacPherson moved that alternate tenders be invited for printing show schedules with or without advertisement rights. Tenders to be returned by 1 April 1939. IR. B. Roberts seconded and the motion carried, ending the meeting.

T. A. Cusack Archie Gorham W. Armstrong W.T. Fahey F. Hewlding H. (. Hume W. Thompson K. MacPherson IR. B. Roberts

Grey Old Lucy May Face End At Australian Barracks Zoo

After nearly 23 years in the Australian military, a steel grey mare named Lucy May may be sent to the Zoo for lions’ food following annual medical checks. She has previously carried ploughs at Duntroon College and later hauled grass cutter duties at Victoria Barracks.

Grey Old Lucy Viet Barracks Lucy Duntroon College Collee Lacy Victoria Barracks Zoo McMieter Veterinary College

Talkie Treats at the Empire

Metro Goldwyn Mayer presents a grand film on Marie Antoinette detailing her life loves and dramatic marriage. The production promises a glamorous and absorbing entertainment with historical world events. The feature plays Saturday and Monday March 14 and 15 with a matinee.

Metro Golwyn Mayer Marie Antoinette Meteo Goldwyn Mayer

Judge Hardy’s Children in a New Weeknight Episode

The enduring family comedy features Mickey Rooney and Cecilia Parker as the Hardy children with Fay Holden returning as the mother. Lewis Stone stars as Judge Hardy in this familiar domestic tale filled with everyday challenges and warmth.

Mickey Rooney Cecilia Parker Judge Lardy Lewis Stone Fay Holden

Inviable Enemy to Open Next Wednesday Night at Local Theaters

The dramatic espionage tale Inviable Enemy premieres next Wednesday night with London Paris Vienna and Berlin as backdrop. The exciting plot follows a feared spy who extracts secrets from trusted sources, joined by the musical comedy Joe Har Ye Children and other acts in the same program.

London Paris Vienna Berlin Kocreta

City of Little Men film features Hays Town tale

A new picture about the life of Father Flanagan and his Hays Town movement arrives with The City of Little Men as a feature release. The film, paired with Alexander's Rigor Brand and Hoy's Town, screens this Saturday and Monday with short subjects following.

Bowdoy Miarie Antoinette Hhetoery Aivencre Hays Town Flanagan Kimwlt

Yank at Oxford lights up the screen with famed cast

The two fated tale features Robert Taylor Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O Sullivan with a riotous tone. Screened Saturday and Monday the 18th and 20th audiences will also see Sewette starring Robert Youns Don Aweche Simone Simon and Jann Davis.

Oxford Robert Taylor Lionel Barrymore Maureen O'Sullivan Sewette Robert Youns Don Aweche Simone Simon Jann Davis

Finals Set For Young District Competition Semis

The semi finals feature Wombat and Boorowa with the winner securing a straight path to the grand final at Boorowa if Boorowa triumphs a challenge match will be staged. Boorowa lists A. Clifford vice captain R Sullivan Les Stuart F O Hehir Lloyd Stuart Jim Whales J Littlefield D Faulkner D Cacmully N Collis H McDonald captain G Silk 12th named to represent on Sunday.

Wombat Boorowa Wenhst A. Clifford R. Sullivan Les Stuart F. O'Hehir Lloyd Stuart Jim Whales J. Littlefield D. Faulkner D. Cacmuly N. Collis H. McDonald G. Silk

McGrath Takes Holiday in Melbourne as Derby Focus Lapses

Frank McGrath, veteran Sydney trainer of three Melbourne Cup winners, brings no horses to Melbourne for the autumn carnival. He has no horse in this stable strong enough, and memory recalls no Newmarket Handicap runner for over 25 years. In 1911 Desert Rose finished second to Queen of Scots, and in 1912 Desert Rose dead heated for third as Desire won. Jack Holt also enjoys a holiday at Flemington today.

Melbourne Frank McGrath Sydney Frank Newmarket Desert Rose Queen of Scots Desire Jack Holt Flemington

Queanbeyan Boorowa Men Win Maclennan Shield at Canberra

Nine teams competed in the February 26 Maclennan Shield shoot at the Canberra Rifle Club. Queanbeyan A triumphed by four points, with Kenmore A, Canberra A and Cootamundra A close behind. J G McIntosh Canberras led at 500 yards with a 12 bullseyes run, while R James of Queanbeyan hit the day’s only other 34. Captain McIntosh presented the shield to A K Johnson, with praise for Mr Maclennan and the Canberra officials.

Canberra Canberra Rifle Club Cootamundra Queanbeyan W. J. Maclennan Hotel Amalie Queanbeyan A Kenmore As Canberra Aw Cootamundra A Bad Queanbeyan Bo Roorowa Cooma Ay Coomm Bo BOP J. G. McIntosh Maclennan Canberra Claob Mellor Boorowa Messrs F. Jones F. Howe F. Reid A. Perceval KR. Gaze C. Sotheron Rye Park

Road Safety Appeal from NSW Minister of Transport

The Minister of Transport Colonel Bruxner urges autumn road safety to reduce accidents. He cites rain fog and skids as common causes and stresses driver skill and courtesy. He references Lord Cottenham on patrol training and urges motorists to apply disciplined driving to protect the community.

Bruxner Road Safety Council of New South Wales Earl of Cottenham England Colonel Bruxner Earl Brazner

Blind golfer Hunter proves skill with left handed clubs

David Hunter of Burwood, totally blind, plays golf in 100 strokes using aids and a companion. He judges distances by feel and sound, considers obstacles detectable to 20 yards, and advocates blind golf training. He also works as an insurance broker and pursues writing, chess, baseball, debating, and politics. A radio interview featured these remarks. Also note an unrelated real estate sale ad for March 15.

David Hunter Burwood Mr. Hunter Misa Goodie Reeve 2GE Hunter Charlie Grey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Country Press Association the “Burrowa News Pudman Street Burrowa P A. & H. Association Murrumburrah Society the Empire JUDGE McGrath Victoria Ith C. Waters Holt Nuffield Young Idea L. Taylor J. Moore B. Noakes W. M. Dwyer & Co
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