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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
5
Notice to residents that Emory's Garage is now owned by Borrows and Murringel Shire. Work will be supervised by P A Downey, a veteran motor tradesman from Manly. The shop offers tyres, oils, electric vulcanizing, free air, and full guaranteed service.
A fragment notes a room or release item with unclear listing and sourcing. It mentions obtainable items and a location or institution, but lacks complete names, dates, or specifics to confirm the event or entity involved.
Listings show racing dates for May and June across NSW towns including Murrumburrah Harden Grenfell and Cootamundra with first and reserve grade match draws. Also included are show dates from August to October for Trabo Gronfell Wyalong Murrumburrah Cowra Temora Cootamundra and Canowindra with notes on field instructions and fabric care.
The Boorowa Sunny hockey team visited Binalong on Wednesday and were defeated by one goal. The goal came minutes before fall time as the War girls had no practice this year. They will strive to beat Shuaisog on Sunday at the local ground with play beginning at 3 o'clock. Refreshments will be served to players and attendees.
Burrowo District Hospital held a monthly committee meeting to set public ward charges at 97 per day for the intermediate ward and a private ward fee to cover extra underground tank work. The matron reported April 1040 figures, noting inmate totals, admissions, discharges, and daily averages, with staff praised for handling a poisoned foot incident and a casual hand employment.
Local golf note reports Ay Wedhewlay after many 1A 1 tale strokes. Mr. A S Sittler posted 71, with others around 62. Weekend play referenced with Wednesday 2H May and arrangements for Saturday.
Health alert urges attention to kidney health noting disordered kidneys cause nerve and muscle pain, backache, and bladder issues. It touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy to strengthen kidneys, relieve symptoms, and maintain well being with immediate use urged. Sold by all chemists and stores in Sydney.
The article recalls Mary Hughes, widow of Limngolten in Wales, celebrating her ninth birthday as the story of Mary and Her Lamb gains renewed attention. It notes the nursery rhyme’s fame and the tale linked to her life on a local farm, with references to a public celebration and old national memory.
A letter to the editor appeals for renewed subscriptions to the Hor Mal Benefit Fund’s hospital insurance. Henry Prattiam urges residents to forward annual subscriptions within a month, offering 25 guineas toward capital funds if 100 yearly subscribers enroll. He notes prior contributions have funded hospital care without requiring town or district levies.
One of Joorowa’s oldest landmarks has been demolished after the mill on the Boora Riverbank on the town’s east side was purchased by the Burrowa Electric Lighting Franchise. The 1854 building, long a milling site, changed hands many times and recently its machinery was moved to a Victorian town. Manager Mr Patronia supervised the demolition as the landmark fades into history.
The railways lend strong support prompting a meeting of business leaders to arrange representation. Mr Cleary is invited to attend to coordinate efforts and ensure all sectors are represented in the plan.
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