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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
2
The May weekend church listings show communities planning Evensong, organ music and rugby matches, with priests and rectors named for several parishes. Catholic notices cite morning and afternoon masses along with processional schedules at multiple parks and halls.
Fragmented timetable mentions May 29 and June 8 with names Kepgdurn Vrogmore Koorowa Newton Rye Park and Rev A T Newton among others. Terms resemble local notice of services or meetings with religious references and locations such as Rye Park Boorowa Sacrament.
Town talks on the death of Gr C E Russell follow a council loss and sympathy messages. The Shire Clerk is ordered to convey condolences by letter. Church of England services for next Sunday altered due to Mr Brown’s illness with Rev T Whiting presiding.
In the Young Licensing Court the change of ownership for the Calby Motel was approved with transfer from Meynard Joseph Grounds to Sub Cro AWD well. Authorities agreed to confer with Boorawa Shire Council on electricity supply in the northern area, with the conference date yet to be fixed.
A cattle sale will be held at Boorowa with Mecsas WM Dwyer & Co and THIf Son & Badgery Int. cooperating. About 400 head expected in good condition, judged by a committee, with entries already arriving. The event takes place Tuesday at Boorowa, with ladies and gentlemen invited to view the herd and place bids.
A local health district hospital visit draws attention from many residents and officials. Notable attendees include Mrs. H C Sydney and others staying at Hotel Adtatria, as well as Mr T Ransles district inspector of schools visiting the Javadanid diatetet sedate. The event, held at Bowrowa Hospital MOM, features speakers and a popular entertainment segment prompting public interest and schedule reminders for Wednesday afternoons.
Officials from Kefiywe Goba Greek Progress Association, representing servicemen settlers, urged Boorowa Shire Council at a meeting led by Dant Munday to waive all or part of 1048 rates for settlers occupying blocks this year. The council expressed sympathy but cited financial constraints preventing any rate concession.
The death of Mr Vance Hughatow occurred at Frwnachistrict Noepital on April 11 at age 78. He had long been ailing after a perforation of the lung, with health failing during the last 18 weeks. Survived by wife and many relatives, the funeral proceeded at Sty Juio to St Khon Church and the family home at Boorowa, with extensive notices detailing mourners and services.
Announcement records an engagement involving Mr. and Mrs. A. O Sullivan of Pintamintra. The readable fragments reference Lola Maru and a Sullivan family connection, with names and places obscured by OCR errors.
A report from the Waetan conference notes Rowhos daughter Ms amid Mine duck Louie of Aye Turk and Mins Te Dwyer from higlenidy win adaadyil Ty Lawruwa District Mugla Mitta. The event included Hubert Witting of Muurkat St and many attendees, with a resume of the initial tramaeter and hearty thanks for Waetan Works.
Community notice invites attendance at a presbytery house party next Sunday night with dancing cards and games. Welcoming everyone, event aims to bring neighbors together in a friendly gathering.
The column records family updates and well wishes from Rye Park. Mies Eileen Southwell and Mrs. W. J. Southwell are mentioned with names like Mr and Mrs W. Bowths and Morgan. Messages note eye treatment, hospital transfers, traveling relatives, new births, and farewell gatherings. The piece includes mentions of Evans Con, Rowena, and Syd ney visitors with extended welcomes and brief social notices.
A local government body considers appointing a health inspector for Boorowa and two nearby areas. The proposal, discussed at a Font annayntionnt meeting, aims to address vacant postings and ensure regulatory compliance across the shire and surrounding councils.
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The Boorows Club staged the season’s major avenu e on Sunday last when the Patron’s Trophy was competed. The event featured top shooters including Juck dittledeld and Bob tind may with notable performances and close finishes.
The article outlines a knockout draw for the Presic Trophy four ball match play starting Sunday May 20. It lists numerous pairings such as Lindsay and Murray versus Peyew and Crick and includes many other teams, with matches to be played immediately after the draw.
The Basketball Club hosted Whale firat Annual Ball with a large crowd enjoying a festive evening despite bad weather. Decorations, supper, and a beauty contest provided entertainment while Mrs. Knight led diligent helpers. A gold clip and spoon were awarded to a winner, with proceeds totaling about £60.
Tuesday night members of the Voluntary Alvis gathered at Mr and Mrs Lear Hunt Maykee to celebrate Gwen Malone who was offered a position in the ery. The event featured a social and Gwen received a crystal glass bowl as a testimonial from the VA, with best wishes voiced for her future.
The Hoorows Cricket Club plans a bail at Guild Hall on Friday June 24 with arrangements for a function well in hand. Local enthusiasts urge attendance and note the event supports club activities.
Twenty Ascites competed in a golf event amid uncertain weather. A. Ay Bohr Din donated the trophy for the competition won by M. S. Bdy Fingoy with J. Litnienent second. The Nine Hole event saw M. A. Younes victorious, followed by M. Waters. Monthly draws and upcoming Cowra Tournament details filled the notice.
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