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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1937
Page
3
Local Government Act notice for the Ordinary Triennial Election of six councillors for Murrungal Shire with two per riding A B C. Nomination day October 20 1937 at the Shire Office Boorowa. Frances Eileen Fahey named substitute returning officer.
Burrowa cautions residents under the CARELESS USE OF FIRES ACT 28-192 amended regulations forbidding open fires and wax matches until 28 February 1038 with penalties up to £50. Probate in NSW Supreme Court seeks grant of Rachel Armstrong estate with executors William and Harold Armstrong. notices to claimants advised.
Boorowa Shire Council reminds residents not to burn off October to March with penalties up to a £10 fine or six months imprisonment. The notice, dated 29 September 1937, cites Regulation G and warns enforcement within the shire. A Memorial Service for Mrs. W. Armstrong of Allendale was held at the Methodist Church, with Rev. E. Tredinnick praising her church work.
The Daily Herald reports a potential 240 ft wall of floodwater from Burrinjuk Dam threatening Riverina’s 70 000 residents. England experts warned, while Australian Premier Stevens said alarms are exaggerated. Local officials attended Sydney conference. shire rolls revised. Bushbys and Tooper dips advertised.
The Associates held a pleasant season closer at the Club House with a record attendance of members and visitors. Trophies were awarded by Mrs Soutter with Miss Hancock and Miss Hancock praised for secretarial work. a casserole dish was presented as a token of appreciation.
Local columns note Bushby’s of Boorowa as Cooper’s Dip agents for sheep dipping and shearing equipment. New Boorowa Stationmaster Mr. FP Slattery takes charge at Boorowa Railway Station. Royal Hotel Galong license transfer to John Francis Wright noted at Barrov a Licensing Court. Boorowa Golf Club reportsAssociates’ season close with trophies, and winners including Miss Hancock and Mrs Patroni. new course to come next season.
The Boorowa Cafe in King Street introduces a new refreshment shop built with up to date W and J Refrigerator Plant and a display box cooled by a thermum saving tank. Valvarenses fitted the shop while Frank O'Brien crafted airtight cake and pie showcases. Mr Patroni owns the building housing the new venture and the city Menus feature a green vase theme.
Play for Glennan's Trophy finished on Wednesday with D Greig posting a fine card and winning on the count back over C Weeden. Results list various scores and participants including P W Beeston L T Stuart WH Bowler and J Glennon. Two players did not hand in cards.
Members are reminded that play for the trophy will take place on Saturday October 2 Sunday October 3 and Wednesday October 7. Play will be over 18 holes on handicap for a trophy donated. A good field is desired.
Members will compete for no trophy donated by Mr J McGrath on Saturday October 10 Sunday 10 and Wednesday 1 in 16 holes stroke handicap for A and B Grades. Weeden assistant secretary will run the event and a strong entry is urged as the last trophy event of the season.
Members plan a social evening possibly on Friday October 22 to present season trophies. Additional details will be advised as arrangements progress. A large turnout of members and friends is anticipated to mark the season’s close and donors are asked to have trophies ready for the Hon. Secretary by Wednesday October 20.
The Golf Club announces the cancellation of this year’s ball and plans a large event in the new season to celebrate the opening of the new course.
Messrs L T Stuart W H Bowler and A J Soutter of this club will take part in Country Week Golf at Sydney Stuart and Bowler will contest the Open Championship of New South Wales over 72 holes at Bonnie Doon Golf Club on October 3 and 4.
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