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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
3
A disputed decision clouds Boorowa football circles as local club reportedly barred from playing Group A teams. The secretary cites nonmembership and late transfers as grounds, with Canberra headquarters noting action two months ago. Officials expect a formal adjudication while supporters urge calm and protest the handling as political.
The Catholic Tennis Club meeting at the Mechanted Institute in Louint discussed the secretary Mrs Ay Grogan’s resignation after years of service. The annual report showed net profits from the year, a strong credit balance, and plans for a New Year tournament to be held, with Sydney players expected to visit Binnlone.
The Hinolong CoWA branch and the vere nla club pledge profits from Sydney visitors matches to aid community projects. Mrs Garry lauds the launch of the Country Women's Association appeal, with Mrs Arthur elected secretary to the Bina Jong branch and spinning and knitting begun to supply woollen garments.
Gunning team visiting Binalong on Sunday lost 1–0 with Mia Amy Marian scoring the only goal. Referees were Walley and Wallace. Binalong women’s team defeated Burrows 1–0 at home with Alice Corcoran netting late. Church of England annual ball planned for May 28 at Mechanics Institute with Mrs Bates orchestra and a children’s fancy dress ball on May 29.
Mr Jack Lynch operates four Noreen 1m work units at Boorawa and has established stables at Mr Eric McCann's Havidence. Jammer Good attended the Presbyterian Church General Assembly in Bydne. Death occurred in Sydney at the Royal North Shore Hospital following an operation for Mrs Hereward, wife of Mr Michael Hereward.
A fragmented page notes agricultural products such as Carbon Ate and Copper for wheat, plus pricing and suppliers like Walter Burns. It records funeral arrangements for Jack Nash at Lang's Creek cemetery and a Boorowa Band street program. Updates mention Lalphe's health progress and a residence accident on Court Street Boorowa.
The Boorows Reserve footballers meet Grenfelt in a competition round on Sunday next at Hoorown. Fancywork page announces a new linen lot at Boorown Newsagency.
Burrows social notes report Mr J J Dale of the Fashion Centre Store unveiling a range of fashionable evening frocks at reasonable prices. A visit by Sydney footballers is hoped for during a Monday night event in the Guild Mall. The Tooheys Pilsener Cap presented to Burrows RL Football Club arrived in Burrows this morning and is on view at the Royal Standard Hotel.
Weights declared for the Cowra Picnic Races to be held on Wednesday 28th May feature a long list of trained horses in the Rigwrnlon Bracelet and The Canimbla Cup events. Notable entries include Mylorw, Visper, Spaniel Rower, Gold Cyllene, Master War, and Yarran Dean among others, with weights ranging from 10 to 12.8 stone.
A fragmentary poem hints at a silent narrow, a family loss and farewell. It mentions a father and mother, siblings including sisters, and names that resemble Atlee, Eliaabeth, Ned, and Halen, suggesting a memorial or grief note from a kin group.
Principal alterations in Wain services include a rail motor service from Boorowa to Harden on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 8.5 am. An 4.5 pm start on those days. A 6.30 pm rail motor from Harden to Boorowa on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays begins at 7.10 pm. Further particulars and timetable books available from the station. Master W. H. Newman, Secretary.
Cracker day set for Saturday May with Empire Day celebrations catered by Mr C W Moeria. English and Chinese fireworks on show including flower pots basket bombs and double bangers. Large rocket to rise over Roorowa with final explosion at West Hinton High School on holiday. Mrs Dutfield's daughter Jean wins prize at Welling ton Show for map of Africa. Hospital rounds and staff news follow as local club invites support for Sky Blue Ball at Guild Hall.
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