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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
3
Amid wartime strain the General Post Office and district offices resume handling mail with posted greetings and public cooperation. Officials urge prompt posting, secure packaging, and careful weighing while readers adapt to new rules and delays.
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Minister for Lands Mr Sheahan announced a program using New Australians for rabbit control work on soldier settlement estates. Projects include tractor and ripper use, onsite supervision, and seasonal tasks. Details refer to the Monta estate and nearby areas with planned clearances and pest management efforts.
Approval is given to accept a tender for building four homes at Boorowa under the government housing program. The project covers construction in Payne Avenue and Tiel Streets with two bedroom units, one unit, and a single storey dwelling to be developed as part of the new homes.
A local government official discusses park area policy, noting exceptions favoring returned soldiers. He argues parks benefit freedom and public support, and outlines protecting quirks and playgrounds while balancing community needs and available space.
A long-winded report discusses Australia’s wool clip and world demand, noting exports to the United States for the past year may surpass 265,014 bales and that 1947/48 figures were 422,071 bales. It cites rising costs, currency shifts, and barter proposals, with prospects for December and New Year auctions in Adelaide and Sydney.
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