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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
The Boorowa PLA and M Society annual show opened in overcast conditions after early rain. Trotting heats will be run today on a reportedly excellent track. A record crowd is expected tomorrow as entries exceed last year with strong Hay district participation and pavilion competitions.
The Grand Parade is set for 2 p.m. tomorrow with a late afternoon ring programme and bunting. An electrical appliances display by Hoorowu Shire Council will open for home use, costing about £700, amid preparations and weather concerns.
Residents in Boorowa felt a severe earth tremor around 8 30 am lasting several seconds. Most were breakfasting as crockery and tables rattled, with no serious damage reported aside from fright. A nearby Randwiele race course tram jammed, spectators paused to watch a golfer and one onlooker yelled in disbelief.
Slater D Riles and Nurse B Taylor survey the Women’s Ward at Boorowa District Hospital. The ward has benefited from the 109th Voluntary Aid Detachment, following their party at the Greigs home, and now matches any Intermediate Ward in the country. The VADs and Footballers’ Bail committee are thanked as the ward’s improvements and social events reflect strong community support.
Light soaking rain began in Boorowa district on Monday and continued through today, boosting pasture prospects. By 9 am today 132 points were recorded at Boorowa Post Office, with heavier falls likely in the area, suggesting a good season ahead. Dealers note pasture growth and hay supplies, while local notices advertise farm equipment and a sale at Toorowie.
A motion to withdraw the Maher and Weissel Cups from competition was rejected at the Gundaga Rugby League Club annual meeting in Cootamundra. The decision keeps the cups in play as clubs push to use them to enhance competitive balance and preserve football traditions.
The town mourns John William Crawford Pyotumod aged 82. A longtime resident of the area, he was respected by many. Funeral services were held Monday evening in the Rosin Catholic portion of the Bourawa cemetery. Further details will appear in next week’s edition.
A mixed crowd gathers for a community event at the town hall featuring food and music. Patrons enjoy refreshments as organizers highlight upcoming activities and local groups present.
Local notes describe limited rugby interest near town with mules cited as the sole incentive for continued effort. Guodagal elevates are noted on supporters of the motion, reflecting a sparsely documented scene and uncertain details.
Heavy rain began during judging at Boorwa Show this morning delaying ring events. The weather forecast shows showers continuing with no improvement. The society has taken out rain insurance.
A garbled entry lists wedding plans and attendees with numerous misspellings and broken names. The text references Rhonda Gracker and Honey Jolae Gay, plus various locations and people, but many portions are unreadable. The piece appears to summarize a local wedding event with scattered names and unrelated notes about fines and society mentions.
Show day tomorrow will feature five trotting heats at Boorowa Pa H Association annual show. Forty seven nominations were received for the five trotting events with heats run today and finals due tomorrow exciting trotting expected. Nominations list includes novice handicap trot and strength trial events with multiple named entrants such as Prince Hope Gwenda Lawn and Ensign among others.
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