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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
1
Race meeting at Flat under ideal conditions produced a muddled result with horses like The Men Shreeae and Temple Court contending. Time records show a 1 minute 18 seconds in one heat, but the official result was not fully clarified. The meeting note also mentions a later Neptune trial and a separate five furlongs event won by a horse trained by L Woods.
The Hoorn Young Anglicans Association held an evening meeting at John’s Rectory in May. Delegates and members attended, with a bonfire and supper planned for May ZH, and a future gathering scheduled at the Rectory at 7:80 pm.
A sparsely attended meeting to establish a Legion sub-branch failed, with only Mayor Nick Kelly present. Organizers planned a follow up in hopes of a more successful turnout, noting two towns of any importance and naming Harden Murrumburexk and Hearewa as involved locales.
Tremors were reported in the Gunning district and Boorowa on Monday between 2:45 and 3 o'clock, felt for several seconds by residents. University of Sydney lecturer noted no confirmed quake event. Riverina Observatory recorded mild activity near key stations.
Aged 100, W Andrews of Campdo town is described with a flowing white beard and a life marked by long service as a retired farmer. The article notes his birthday on a Tuesday in Rem and mentions his stable family background, with references to local residents and place names.
The annual Church of England Ball drew strong attendance and lively social activity. The energetic secretary Mrs Rios coordinated the event with Parker Wooly Munters supplying extras and Joan Grog performing. Mr Menem Wood led duties for BC while a dainty Swan was provided by the ladies. Door keepers Dowse and Jim-Hachson managed entry and the temp room door with Geo Riles present at the supper room.
Readers weigh the advisability of amenities for Boron area including public hall, courts, bowling, parks, and playgrounds. The letter urges appointing representatives to jointly assess and plan facilities benefiting residents and children, linking town needs with regional growth.
A Cowra mailman, Mr. R Roberts, crashed a lorry into the window of Boorows Machinery-Apany. The vehicle, in gear on the footpath, moved forward as Roberts unloaded wood, smashing the window. Nearby church plans and local property notes are mentioned with unrelated context about property sale.
At a meeting of the Bodrowa War Memorial Committee plans were finalized to convert Weedens Store on Brial Street into modern club premises on a cost plus basis. Architect KH McConnell presented completed plans and working specifications, with rooms listed including bean room, wild rooms, radi room, kitchen, and other facilities. The project budget tops L200 with further funds expected as needed. donations will be welcomed via the secretary and committee members.
Young District Cricket Association final saw Young defeat Murriage When Vous in a tight B grade final. Opening batsman Jock Fen led the chase, producing a boundary flurry after which Puerta remained not out to seal victory as Murriage were bowled out for 162.
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