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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
6
Printed and published by Gregory Grey O'Hara at 1 Marsden St Boorown in the Burrown News print shop on Pudman Street Boorown. Indicates a small run notice or advert from a local printer and publisher in Boorown.
Amended timetable details for outward and inward mails to and from Beorowa, with closure and despatch times. Outward mails close and depart on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. inward mails arrive and depart on specified weekdays. Signals confusion cleared for routes via Blualotg True and Binal lines, noting weekly mail movements and days.
Court views on school safety patrols highlight their effectiveness in reducing accidents. Mr. A Leslie praises the program as a life saver, noting patrollers’ equipment and drivers’ respect. He asserts prosecutions will follow persistent violators and emphasizes the system’s value to children and parents.
Minister for Transport Mr Sheahan suggests future road tax revenue may go to the Main Roads Department rather than the Railways Department. He told Forbes Association representatives that the question of road tax increases is not yet decided and a Cabinet recommendation will follow after investigations are completed.
At the Soorowa District Hospital monthly meeting the secretary reported on apologies to the board and public, announced painting funds for the hotel and shortlisting bids. The board appointed Dir. JW Whale as publicity officer, noted resignations from Dir. F McCabe and nurse Ferguson, and discussed committee work including footbridge and road repairs. The treasurer reported expenses of £1054 11s 2d and the Junior Auxiliary received praise for its contributing efforts.
The Boorowa Parents and Citizens Association met to finalize arrangements for the end of year events at Boorowa Central School. Santa Claus is expected, prizes will be awarded, and a juvenile dance and supper follow. Volunteers are sought to help provide supper for hundreds of children. A tennis court bitumen surface project and Jubilee preparations were also approved, with a new flag and flag pole planned. Financials show a balance of £56 2s 11d with donations to the prize fund acknowledged.
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