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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
2
Government debates a proposed Baghdwad Holidays Act to apply public holidays to all shops and factories from noon on the proclaimed day. Discussions cover enforcement, exemptions, and impact on employers and workers, with officials citing public interest and malleable time rules.
Boorowa Shire Council pushes for a fresh post office project and plans to write to Prime Minister through MHR to secure a deputation. The move follows two decades of inaction and ongoing public demand for a Boorowa postal facility favoring local access and services.
A Guild Hall boxing event drew strong crowds with standout bouts and several upsets. Winners included notable performances from local fighters as well as exhibition clashes, while organizers praised the crowd and the overall quality of the entertainment.
The Boord Wa Shira Caunail meeting in Go Thome considered restoring weekly train service for Boorows Atteat, noting current schedule hurts travelers with children who must travel all night from Sidney. Gouinelt will petition the Railway Department to restore a daily train from Buorown at least once a day.
Sunday football at Boorowa Showground features Harden players aiming to reverse a 7 to 2 loss. The scrambled text lists players and teams including Pulshiek Dowdeney Hiegnammers and several local names, with mentions of Banke Tow Hireyer and others as part of the lineup.
An ordinary evening discussion outlined plans to attract exhibitors and the public. The coming committee will consider recommendations to enhance the show and refine dining arrangements, with further talks after the meeting.
Mr Jack Collins of the Country Party warns Boorowa could suffer a brain drain as residents leave to seek work elsewhere. He stresses the town’s lack of suitable employment at the centre and the potential impact on the community if this continues.
Government botanist will visit Boorowa to oversee park improvements and a children's playground. The inspector will meet with the Boorowa Chamber of Commerce and the Park Improvement Committee on April 29 to inspect plans and discuss works to be completed by early May.
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