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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
4
Boorowa hosts Temora in a lively football clash led by George Wait. A first-half surge saw Temora respond with tries from Rickard and others, while Boorowa’s defense pressured the late game. Final score Boorowa 10 Temora 7 with key plays by Soot, Gilles, and Smith.
A large Tumut crowd watched Tumut defeat Gundagai by two points to nil at Tumut race course in the Maher Cup opener. Referee and players delivered a tense match with Tumut’s late surge securing the win as crowds packed the grounds.
In a rough game marked by injuries, Young defeated Barmedman 15 to 13 to claim the Weiseal Gold Cup. Crowds of about 600 watched as early play favored Barmedman, with key moments including a halftime score and late plays by Lawrence and Powell. The match featured multiple line breaks, tries, and tactical outbursts, ending with Young securing the upset victory.
Fragmented OCR lists May and June matchups among towns such as West Wyalong Temora Cootamundra Harden Tumut and Coota. Mentions byes and ground arrangements with ground reallocation dates. overall schedule appears provisional and partially readable.
The Maher Cup draw outlines matches across May and June with towns such as Young West Wyatong Cootamundra Shoeware and Temora scheduled. Teams from Moormwa Shine Cowra Marden and Muriuniarean feature in the lineup for late spring and early summer play.
The Boorowa Golf Club announces a draft programme for upcoming events tied to the Keagon Frat, listing dates from May 5 to June 26. It outlines stroke and handicap formats, including the Gungewella Cup and various challenge cups, with member handicaps and submission deadlines. The note covers finances, subscriptions, and requests for donations to cover course upkeep and club expenses, urging timely responses and member participation.
The Binalong golf season opened on Sunday afternoon with strong attendance despite overlapping with Harden’s. Visitors from nearby clubs included Jon Aarten and Vaseins Boowowa, as well as players from Murrumburrah. The day featured mixed and Cunuan foursomes, with pairs such as Mr and Mrs Wake, Mr and Mrs Coccarus, and Mrs Henderson with Mr Esty among participants.
Reserves from Moorawa and Temora battled to a 5 all draw after Temora led at half time. Boorawa equalized in the second half with key scores by Death Sullivan and Edgar Corcoran.
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