27 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
1
Town announces help for hungry children with a donation drive. A note explains authorized collections will be acknowledged in due course, and lists totals and contact points for contributions through local groups and officials.
A local stock and station agent notes prospects improve with better times as discussions touch on weather and supply. The article mentions pope recovery hopes and district grades, with observers reflecting on recent losses and warmer weather forecasts.
College teams from Journey Village plan a playful match against Boorowa Third Graders on the Showground's nest Sunday after a private vacation. The event aims to showcase local talent and community spirit with lighthearted competition.
At the district hospital the hospital board, after months of investigations and a two hour discussion at the Tuesday meeting, carried a motion requesting Matron Caldwell to submit her resignation.
Annual report cited by President W Thompson showing the hospital’s daily patient average reached a record high. Board members listed, with remarks on growth, donations, and new amenities like bed earphones, applauding community and auxiliary support for health services.
Office hours at Boorowa Police Station have changed. The schedule now runs Tuesday and Saturday from 1:00 to 12:00 noon with additional sessions Wednesday and Friday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and Thursdays.
Borrows Council deferred action against persons failing to connect to premises until the next meeting after deciding at the last Monday session to postpone the issue.
The Minister for Education Mr Heffron approves a subsidy toward running the Narra school bus for eight pupils at the original rate after a revised inquiry. The decision, supported by Mr Colin MEA, restores funding from July 12 and may be revisited if pupil numbers change. The matter was referred to the engineer for action and a public display of condition removals was discussed.
A fragmented report notes Western shows featuring competing novelty attractions. It mentions exhibitions including apple packing displays and a looming competition at an event in September. The piece lists related names and places in uncertain form, reflecting a busy fair scene.
Heavy snow blanketed Boorowa District Tuesday morning with depths of three to four inches before easing by 5:10 am. The event marked Boorowa’s first snowfall since 1982, causing local residents to note unusual weather and strong overnight winds across the area.
Last Friday the Boorowa Parents' and Citizens Ball in Guild Hall was a social and financial success with an estimated profit near £55. The hall featured decorated surroundings, a variety of dances, and live entertainment from local musicians and a committee led by notable organizers.
Bocrowa Shire Council meeting on Monday decided to pursue owner Gound over inadequate laundry facilities at a Briar Street dwelling. The council prepared a formal letter detailing required improvements and steps to be taken, with Deputy Shlmw Clot and Connells overseeing the follow up.
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