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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1939
Page
2
Fragmented public notice mentions a housing position dispute and forthcoming legal proceedings. A reward is referenced, with authorities and locations including Cone vil and Nautown. The legible parts indicate a clerk and council context with unclear dates and names.
Murrungal Shire Council warns residents of fiery restrictions under the Fires Act and Bush Fires Act. From October 1 to March, outdoor burning is prohibited without written permit. Penalties rise from £6 to £20 for successive offences, up to £50 for later breaches. Council notice signed by W. Kenny, September 20, 1939.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales an administration application is filed for the estate of William Edgerton late of Red Hill Rye Ty New South Wales farmer. The eldest son Alan Eugene Edgerton seeks administration with bonds and quieting of creditors required to lodge claims with A FE Page Proctor for the applicant and agents listed in Sydney.
Olga Downes, daughter of J Downes, of Woodhouse, featured in a Canberra mission report noting her role and connection to local community affairs. The brief item highlights the young woman’s involvement with the Missiriet program and related civic activity.
A garbled tribute expresses gratitude to Edgerton and Fujosty Alessey for support to friends and relatives. It mentions a Nursing Star and names Lydia Gorhun with hints of sympathy and reverence amid unclear details.
Fragmented OCR describes road construction near Marringo, with surface work from Nase to Youngs, a half mile stretch toward Marringo, and a gravel surface planned to be rolled with earthworks and follow the town layout. Mentions Constourtion work Ji wine Waeroseine and nearby beds.
All intending cricketers are urged to be at the wicket on Sunday morning for a trial event. Notable attendees include Carmody Pollard Cahill Murray Ryan Christon How Bryce Carmody Ruchfort Whale O’Mehin Nash Collins Corkery Cookery Clifford Getler Hughston Cronin and others. Mrs Ryan and Map OToole invite Aneel Corcoran to Ballyryan.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports the death of a young man connected to Barrett and others. It mentions a hospital transfer to Buyrowa Capital and a memorial service at a church with Rev. WS officiating. The jagged text names various local surnames and places, implying a coordinated obituary notice with partial details.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Flemington sales, local firms Pi Son Balewry Boke and others, with unclear details about payments and dates. The readable portions reference a yacht and a home, but specifics are missing. The item appears to be a partial classifieds or notice segment with unknown outcomes.
A fragmented report describes a meeting at Glenloane on Sully with mentions of Rover and Thorfalas Medially Wy, Bowony, Ayan, and T. Bowony. It notes bowling events, trophies awarded, and references to a BOE assembly and a school hall.
Ailing conditions forced a postponement at the We Mules invitational on Monday. Players We Mules Ino and Mes W Browt faced weather delays and uncertain schedules as the event struggled to proceed.
A damaged report notes the golf course closure on Sunday amid a busy member gathering. It mentions match play, good fairways, and uncertain conditions, with unclear references to players and events.
Arthur Bush found burnt to death in his room yesterday morning in Jerrawa. Neighbors reported hearing a noise and the door being opened by a boy named Mallen. The coroner and local authorities investigate as details of the room and candle use are examined.
The Charter Bishop of Wange will travel to Binalong on Sunday to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to nine parishioners at 10 o clock. His Lordship will be accompanied by Dr McGuire and Richoy of Goulburn, though Richoy is ill in Lewisham Hospital and wishes for a speedy recovery for all in the diocese.
W M Dwyer and W H Wheatley agents will sell by auction on Saturday 14 October the property owned by Wounds. The sale will cover a homestead site near Kenuhy town, measured 24 miles from Houma, 10 miles from Reid Flat, and 14 from another nearby locality. Exclusions apply to stock, tyres, and some minor equipment.
The Burrowa District Hospital annual meeting will be held at the hospital on Monday evening at 8 o clock. Attendees and officers will be announced, with brief reports and questions invited from local residents and stakeholders.
A long, fragmentary account describes a local event with many persons, performances, and prizes. It mentions the House of Wally Tinnedd, the Mewnor, and several performers including Mayvay, Carnie Dowden, and Bethoy Tilden. It highlights song numbers, the audience’s positive reception, and praise for various acts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic mix of names, places, and phrases. No clear events, dates, or entities form a coherent news item. The readable bits mention a location Kokave and names W Dwyer & Co., Wheatley, Boorawa, but lack a specific action or outcome to summarize.
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