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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
7
The notice directs casual ads due by 10 am Friday for publication that day. Advertisers must indicate the number of insertions on the ad face or it will run until countermanded. Rates are four pence per inch for casual ads and scale two for standing ads.
Full and accurate reports of all local matters reach Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogiore Wyangala Graham Jerringowmar Marenio Narrawa Wheao Bigga and Bennett's Springs, covering the expansive local scene with a broad circulation.
We have a splendid stock of type and materials and our work and prices will bear favorable comparison with those of the City. All work turned out in first class style with neatness and despatch.
Burrows Municipal Council held a special session in the council chambers chaired by Mayor Ald. Hancock with full attendance. The council audited accounts for the half year to 30 June 1936 noting books are in order, accepted bricks from a local contractor for roadmaking, and discussed street alignment, drainage through railway property, and grants for park improvements.
The annual Fair and Baby Show at the Mechanics Institute grounds enjoyed unusually fine weather and drew strong crowds. Ladies ran stalls with homemade cakes and sweets, gifts, and crafts while a lucky dip and refreshments added to the brisk sales. Dancing, competitions, and a Baby Show drew keen participation, with Baby Roberts crowned champion.
An assorted page details babies named Reid Stephens Learmont and Roberts, charity prizes, and sale offers. It reports an amateur Fishermen’s Association forming at Cowra. Wyangala Dam hatchery plans and fish stocking are discussed, with government sanctuary status noted. Local hospital staff changes, school promotions, and a rash of shop ads from DALE’S highlight the period.
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