Substituting Cup Football Favoured At Young Wind Up
Young Rugby League officials proposed scrapping the Maher and Weissel Cups in favor of a group wide competition. Frank Bartle and club president J J Patterson argued such a move would spread revenue, reduce overbusy schedules, and strengthen country football with prize funds possible from Young and allied towns. Patterson warned it could hurt players and the game if not handled well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bartle
Bartle
Grenfell
J. J. Patterson
Sydney
Patterson
Young
Boorowa Council Campaign to Tackle Noxious Weeds
Rye Park resident Jim Noakes sheared 920 sheep in five days at Junee. His best week tally reached 206 as part of the local farming effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Park
SHORE
Junee
Jim Noakes
Jim
Shire Plans Experiment To Fight Noxious Weeds
Boorowa Shire officials discuss cost and strategy for eradicating noxious weeds including Patterson's Curse. Dr A G Gorham reports decades of spending failed to reduce weed spread as the council seeks landholder cooperation and a countywide program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gorham
Boorowa
Boorowa Shire Pushes for Cowra Boorowa Yass State Highway
The Boorowa Chamber of Commerce reported plans to press for proclaiming the Cowra to Yass main road as a State Highway. A meeting discussed actions after a talk with the Commissioner for Roads on May 22 and noted similar routes would undergo review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa Shire
Cowra
Boorowa- Yass
Counca
Fk Wak
Boorowan Chambel
Chamber
Sydney Market Report shows mixed sheep and cattle bids
Pitt, Soo & Badgery Ltd report Thursday's market with 217 cattle yarded and a solid turnout of good quality sheep. Lambs ranged around 11 to 2/ bearer while light descriptions held steady amid overall firm action and steady demand for medium weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Soo & Badgery Ltd
Hospital Food Bill Reports Major Yearly Increase
Hospital records show food purchases totaling £94583 for the year ending June 1948 with meat and dairy items comprising large shares. Salaries rise by £1320, total expenses up £1803 from 1944 47, and government subsidies drive the largest annual gain while public contributions fall by £119.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanz
Mltcellaneots Ieatie
Egecdal
Bushmen's Carnival Rodeo Scheduled Next Saturday Week
Preparations are in place for the Wasa Po and Bushmen's Carnival to be sold next Saturday week. The event promises thrilling riding exhibitions and other attractions, with crowds expected to attend.
Obituary of Gregory Burns in Goulburn
Gregory A Beens of 15 Ttradhy Street Goulburn died Tuesday night at St John of God Hoag. He was 24 and active in rugby cricket and tennis in the Goulburn district. Hurley League officials attended the funeral on Wednesday afternoon. The representative team will wear black armbands next Sunday as a mark of respect. Survived by widow Olive Burns five sisters one brother and his mother. Father Malcolm Burns deceased a week earlier. The funeral left St Peter Pauls Cathedral for St Patricks cemetery Kenmare.
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Gregory A. Beens
Ttradhy Street
Goulburn
St. John of God Hoag Tel
Goulig
Amd
Goulirn
Olive Burns
Burns
A. Newburn
Rugby
H. Oxley
Boorowa Federal Cricket Club Annual Meeting Tonight
Boorowa Festival Cricket Club will hold its annual meeting at Mr H K McDonald's Hilliard Saloon tonight Friday at 7 30 pm A good attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa
H. K. McDonald
Hilliard Saloon
Reid's Flat Club Meeting Postponed to November
The Western Districts' Racing Association cannot allot October 2 to Reid's Flat Club and the proposed meeting cannot take place. It is hoped to stage a meeting in November if a suitable date becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Districts’ Racing Association
Reid's
Bowls Season Set to Open on Saturday Week
The Geens Committee of the Booreena Bowling Club plans to open the bowling season on September 11 if dry weather holds three days prior. Members are urged to wait for the final call as the Greens Committee governs weather. Club President Mr. W. Wilkinson asks the annual general meeting be held on November 1, subject to committee notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Geens
Booreena Bowling Club
Greens
Club
Jl) Wilkinson
Nyu
Bekl
Boorowa Hospital Sees 1947 48 Increase in Activity
The Boorowa District Hospital reports higher totals for 1947 48 than the prior year with 411 inpatients treated and 16 more births. Outdoor patient visits rose by 24, while inpatient days and average stay edged up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa Hospital
Boorowa District Hospital
Boorowa Council Delays Olympic Pool Project
Boorowa Shire Council cannot see a way to proceed with constructing an Olympic swimming pool. The council cites financial hurdles and road priorities while the Temora Hospital Board faces calls for abolition. The Boorowa Chamber of Commerce had urged moving ahead, but the council chose to write to the chamber outlining its decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorowa
Boorowa Shire
Pudman School Appeals for United Nations Fund
Pudman School organized a fundraising effort labeled the United Nations appeal. Ex-pupils Misses G From and Mrs Davis collected donations including cash from various former pupils and staff, totaling ten pounds six shillings. Contributions ranged from small pence to several shillings, with many named donors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudman
United Nations
G. From
Ft. Davis
W. Paterson
Mom W. Southwell
Sylvia Southwell
Banks
W. Mandy
Runsell
AL Front
A. Froe
Mise Gi. Frost
John Froat
R. Smith
H. Banks
Delaney
Max Davis
H. Mavis
AL Davis
E. Armour
MacNeill
Voudon
Mel Puller &C
L. Lavery
Byes
O'Hara
Help for Hungry Boorowa Fund Gathers Support
The Boorowa Rugby District appeals for funds with donations acknowledged from Mrs. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. A E Sargent Mrs M K Dwyer and Mr Arthur Gordon among supporters. Sisters of Mercy Boorowa Convent School lists readers and children. Total donations up to September reach 148 pounds 12 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buep Lil
Thomas Armatrong
A. E. Sargent
M. KK. Dwyer
Arthur Gordon
Sisters of Mercy
Boorowa Boorowa Convent School
Shire Council orders demolition of premises in Campbell Street
Boorowa Shire Council will issue a demolition order for the estate of the late Eliza Lynch to raze the house and buildings on Section 34 Lots 11 and 12 Campbell Street. Demolition must be completed within three months from today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repaira
Boorowa Shire
Preminet
Eliza Lynch
Campbell Street
Golf Associates postpone Wednesday event to Friday due to rain
Weather disrupted play at the Golf Associates with last week's competitions rescheduled for Friday September 10. Draws listed for the 14 holes stroke event and nine holes draw to be set at the club house. Mrs Coughlan Mrs Hancock and Mrs Littefeld praised for the day’s success and trophies won by Mrs Hancock in B Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ketf
J. Wood
E. Withers
B. Lind
Coughlan
Hancock
Littefeld
Yasa Golf Club Associates
KANGIARA Weather Note Details Heavy August Snowfall
The August rainfall reached 126 points with very cold days and frosts. Three inches of snow fell by Tuesday week creating a striking scene as the sun shone afterward. A hail fall occurred the same day but caused little garden damage. Some losses were reported among young lambs and influenza was prevalent. Todays boots outgrown by Tinby led to bag updates.
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Young Leena
Shire
Mate At Dist Gieeliine
Othe Eee
Boorowa Chamiber
Dr. T. Perceval
Forster
Coyne
Bourowa
Wr Percevall
Gregory Burns
Reid
Flat Race Club
Temara RS
Sulebranch
Jin Farrell
Farrell
Temare
S.L
Temora Hospital
Qavo Russell
Ir Owas
Med Crouse
Dudley
Pudman School
UNO Appeal
Boorowa Fund Mounting
Shire Council
Golf Associates
Kangiara
Ttnby
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