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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
5
A brief note highlights the availability of solid oak chairs described as wide and strong. The line suggests a home decor item feature with emphasis on sturdiness and utility. No further details or context are provided in the fragment.
The Boorowa Post Office observes special hours for Christmas and New Year. Dec 25 and 27 see limited service with mails early closed, deliveries paused, and counter service for household mail. Dec 31 and Jan 1 adjust hours. money orders and savings banks operate with restricted times. Parcel delivery suspended during peak holiday period.
Mr T Preston of Boorawn unveils a modern well equipped butcher shop in Marsden Street Beorows set to open next week. The spacious 24 by 24 foot ground floor features tiled walls white enamel woodwork and a sanitary layout with a refrigerated area a wide counter and front display. The shop replaces the previous burning site with a front veranda and cement plastered walls. Local builder Mr J Stuart supervised the project with tradesmen praised and townspeople urged to support the new enterprise which stands as a point of town pride.
From Our Correspondent Kangaria Tangmangaroo faced a slow start and lost by 8 runs at Blackney Creek on Sunday after a cautious 93 by L Bush and 108 by H Bush. Athol Buckmaster top-scored with 140 for Kanglara Tangmangaroo while Zickby 21 Dowd 1 and Mumphries 13 also contributed. A lively concert followed with students and local talent performing songs, recitations, and a play, showcasing community support and thanks to organisers and performers including Mr Phil OConnor and Rev F Trevinnick.
The Young Pastures Protection Board warns against destruction of trees on roads and reserves and may pursue legal action. A stock inspector report notes felled trees near Morangorell on T.S.R. 2248 in Boginderra parish and suggests checking with Forbes Forestry Office on permits. The board left the matter to the chairman. Auctioneers W M Dwyer and Company will auction the Brook Farm property in the Ryde Park district on December 1 at Boorowa offices.
Lemingnts selection hints at a local note or odd fragment about a person or team named Speedwell Bieyely and a decision by WT, with a prompt to select from Lemingnts.
The president of the P and C Association Mr J Penning thanked promoters and the public for their support. The teacher in charge Mr J Campbell called Councillor J Best to present prize books won by children at their annual examinations. Mr Beet served supper as the evening ended.
The article lists top students by class and mentions several residents preparing for Christmas holidays. Uvian 7, Olive Penning, Clave 0 Jack Dwyer, Winnie Bee, Ron Gregory, Gloria Leach Cine 1 Hume Beanard are highlighted. Mr and Mrs J Campbell with baby John depart for Xmas visits to Gulgong and Coonabarabran. Mr and Mrs A Button and Sam Buckmaster head to Sydney. Fred Doud returns from Sydney where Mrs Doud recovers after operation.
A vintage ad claims Mirpil Skin Balm soothes rough or chapped skin and chafed hands. It suggests applying after shaving and as a base for powder, addressing abuses like windburn sunburn chilblains and tired feet.
At a monthly Young P. P. Board meeting Director J A Garry discussed eradication of skeleton weed. Oscar Blame reported success using an arsenic spray. About 20 acres of Wie property remain infested and the estate’s rate ranges from 2 to 40 pounds per acre.
The article notes Christmas promotions at Bushbys store in Boorowa with a big toy selection and Santa visits. It mentions the municipal council meeting to elect a Mayor at Bushbys and reports on residents Norah Kate OMalley Miss Mary OMalley traveling to Sydney for a holiday.
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