Boorowa Council Proceedings March 1929 Meeting
Boorowa municipal council met March 1929 with mayor Ald D. Bobbin presiding. Minutes confirmed. Leave of absence granted for Ald. Watson. Applications included removal of petrol bowser for Patroni, contracts with Jas. Hardie & Co., road repairs, tree lopping, and water concerns. Reports on finance, water, garbage, and main roads approved. official opening of CWA Hall set for April 1. gazettal sought for public holiday March 29. various notices received and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa
D. Bobbin
Alf Watson
Ald. Watson
Flannery and McGrath
J. P. Watson
Patroni
Department of Main Roads
J. Cranston
Marsden Street
Mareden St
Ald
Hancock
Garry and Webb
Petitien
Market St
Residenta
Market Street
Jugiong
Dillon Street
Garry
Flannery
Golf Links
Cassidy
Corcoran
Boorowa River
McGrath
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Cassidy and
Hancork
Mercantile Mutual Insurance
G. Atkins
Outdoor Advertising Association
Department of Works
G. L. Clemson
Burrinjuck
Town Planning Association
Retown
Newcastle Trades Hall Committee
Rs.p.c.a
Air League
D. A. Bulkeley
9. A. Bulkeley
Hancock and
C.W.A. Hall
C.W.A
Hall
Combined Schools Athletic Association Sporta
Combined Schools Association
Widnesday
Webb
Council
Health Department
Requests Presented to Engineer on Streets and Repairs
The Engineer was directed to address aldermen requests including the Campbell Court Streets causeway repair urged by Alderman Garry and Repairs to Alloway Road urged by Alderman Webb. Removal of briars from Mead's Lane urged by Alderman McGrath. Meeting concluded and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell and
Court Streets
Ald
Garry
Alloway Road
Webb
Mead’s Lane
McGrath
Drowning Fatality at Wyangala Dam Recovers Body After 15 Day Search
Norman Marsh of Cowra drowned at Wyangala Dam on Sunday March 5. After a 15 day search, the body was recovered Monday at 4 40 PM following twelve depth charges blown to locate him. The operation involved Uncle Dee Marsh and cousin Les Marsh, plus officers. The body was brought to Cowra mortuary. an inquest will be held. Funeral at St John’s Church of England, Cowra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Marsh
Cowra
Wyangala Dam
Dee Marsh
Les, Marsh
Dillon
Water Conservation Commission
Cram Thi Fisheries Department
Constable Hughes
Waeulerook
D. J. Nicholson
St John's Chur
England
Mirrington
Obituary of Mr John Harding a Crow Nest identity
Obituary notes the death of Mr John Harding at 4 Ewan Street Crowns Nest Sydney at an advanced age. It mentions his family including widow daughter and two sons and notes his shoe shop in Willoughby Road Crowne Neat. Remains interred Saturday in Church of England Cemetery Northern Suburban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harding
Euwin Street
Crows Nest
Sydney
Jib Moriling
Jeno
J. Brennan
Melbourne
Messrs
Bis
Jack Harding
Sir Harding
Willoughby Road
Crowe Neat
Church of England
Harding
Boorowa
Aly
William
Charles
Bo Nowa
Talkie Treats at The Empire Notable MGM Film
The article discusses the MGM film Talkie Treats at The Empire based on Boys Town history near Omaha. It highlights Father Flannagan’s work, Spencer Tracy’s pivotal role, Whitney Marsh, Mickey Rooney, and references Tracy’s Academy Award while noting promotional and production lore from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Omaha
USA
Father Flannagan
Spencer Tracy
Whitney Marsh
Mickey Rooney
Academy of Motion Picture Arts Ands Sciences
Tracy
Boorowa Court Reviews Mining Venture Expenses
In Boorowa Warden's Court on March 22 1939 Joseph Keogh sues T and A Perceval and J Hardiman for expenses in a mining venture at Rye Park. The case outlines a syndicate to work the Just In Te wolfram lease, investments in Ardlethan Carpathia and White Crystal mines, authority to enter, shared equity, and costs including loading, cargo, freights, assay and treatment. Witnesses describe management of leases, labor, and attempts to protect the lease while shareholders contested arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damea Joseph Keogh
Carpathia
Ardlethan
Boorewa
Thomas Perceval
Archie Perceval
Iskil Hot Davies Hiociman
Fleming
Percevale
Rye Park
Hardiman
Mysaat
Syn- Ge
Monee
Ives
Quent
Te Wit
Chip Tell
Boorowa
Piogonore
School Sports Night Returns with Entertaining Pageant
An assorted school talent night features students performing in a lively program. The event highlights athletic displays, student acts, and a traveling talk on science. Local names include Pete Pardini and Hie pylat md the DYth Byisable at the World Week Die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Meinly
Speed to Burn and Military Homefront Tales
Fragmented OCR notes describe entertainment and military themes with references to a show titled Speed to Burn and a segment about military life. Mentions events named Hays Town and a weekend with dates around the 27th.
Merrily We Live Entertainment Event Preview
A garbled local notice previews a town event with a screening or performance titled Merrily We Live. It mentions a few named figures and a next Wednesday gathering, with prizes anticipated and a caution about unclear OCR text.
Council debate on contracts and water service sharing
The council discussed contract responsibility with the Consulting Engineer and delays in clearing and resumptions. Alderman Cassidy questioned allowing multiple premises to share a single water service pipe if mains are across the street. The Mayor would investigate tapping sites for shared supply. The council also planned to share diphtheria immunisation efforts following a previous campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. McGrath
Ald
Cassidy
Mining dispute resolves with instalment verdict
Ore sent from the mine to Ardicthan by rail and concentrates shipped to Sydney. The two shows divided into ten shares. Just In Time six shares. On Mica Hill, Ilirdiman and Percevals each took an extra share. Sons William and Martin withdrew. total value about £150. Verdict for plaintiff £16 to each of T and A Perceval, and £12 to J Hardiman, with costs and witness expenses paid by instalments at Warden's Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardicthan
Sydney
Mica Hill
Ilirdiman
William
Martin
Perceval
Hardiman
Me. J. J. O'Neill
Boorowa
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Burrowa Municipal
P.M.G
Scott Street
Hancock and Garry
Parr
Department
Main Roads
Dept. of Public Health
Finance Committee
John Zickby
Corcoran and
Barber
W. Littlefield
Ald. Garry and
Walters
E. E. Waters
See
E. Dwyer
Maraden Street
Mr. Dewingard
Briok Street
Ald. Hancock and Webb
Municipal Engineer
Ald. Cassidy
Wyangala
Marsh
the Empire
Burrowa Police Court
F. Grugeon
P.M
Warden's Court
Merrily
Peat Olinan
Benanfel Ani
Amy Loretta
Ald. Web
Challange
Tewgh Whitey’ Monk
Henry Hull
Leslie Fenton
Gene Reynolds
Empire Theatre
Joseph Herbert
School OF Dancing
Fussell
V.T.D
D. J. Russell
P.O. Frogmore
Paton
Frogmore
W. J. Edmonds
Phone 1
P.M. Ryan
Atlantic Union Oil Co
North British Insurance Co
Westinghouse
Gulbransen Pianage
Husacott
Wolseley
Tilley Lampa
HOTEL
Binalong Binalong
Eric F. Logan
Consult
Nell Smith
Kevin Granston
Froge Shop
Court Street
Miss Chambers
Corcoran’s
Corcoran Bros
Corcoran's Plains
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