Shire Roads Works Report From Theatre Engineer
A monthly report on shire road works notes dry weather limiting maintenance. Watering by gravel guns continues. sections on Cowray Road and Yaus Road advance. repairs on Cupningar Road complete. Lagoon Creek urgent maintenance finished. Padman Creek concrete crossing extension completed. patrol grading progressing on Binalong Mead. Town streets patched shoulders. playground cleaned. recreation ground mown. conditions rough but work continues with available labour. New Year gravelling planned for Cooper's Lane and Kenya Road, with several culverts and causeways in scope. Plant and trailer units inspected in Sydney. orders placed for cost-effective units. delivery expected mid February. several tractors and track units assessed for suitability and procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ian Donaldeen
Cowray
Rabbite Tx Bn
P.P. Board
Kenny
Cooper's Lane
Kenya Road
Boorows
Young
Kenya Roads
Maryamma Crowsing
Waiseway
Frogmore-Howell’s Creek
Bell's Flat
A. G. Gorham
Sydney
J J McGrath
Trailer Manufacturing Co
Alzo
Quantas
T.M.C
Trainnr Manufacturing Co
Armstrong Holland Ltd
Tutt Aryant
A.H
Queen Street Footpath Upgrades and Creek Crossing at Five Mile Creek
Council note long term work on Queen Street footpaths including a 6 ft gravel pedestrian path with vehicle entrances, drainage inlets at Farm Street, kerbs and gutter returns at Dry Street and Yarm Streets, and four pedestrian plus three vehicle openings. A new concrete crossing at Five Mile Creek is proposed with a 12 ft concrete apron. The report, dated 1949, thanks the Council and promises continued cooperation. the project costs are estimated but not finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Street
Farm Street
Dry Street
Yarm
Lugarno Road
Five Mile Creek
Lingarno
Tea and Tea Culture Through History and Advertising
The excerpt traces tea origins and early perceptions, noting its long cultivation and a 1668 advertisement claiming health benefits. It mentions high 18th century prices in Britain, a tea tasters description, and the emergence of the tea bag in America as a cost saving from a 19th century wholesaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legad
England
Britain
America
Health report to council approves building applications
Mr G Cartiale Masih Inspector presented a health report noting shops slaughter yards and depots inspected found satisfactory. Applications approved include alterations additions and tank installations for several residents and businesses with materials only estimates and costs listed. The report was adopted with medical board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cartiale
Masih
Volant
Beorowe Bhire Council
F. J. Stewart
Marsden’ Street
A. Fahey
C. B. Corcoran
F. Flannery
F. Gay
Court Street
Neatown
Letavre
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Aw.a. Wireless Sets
G. Lawrence
Marsden Street
Boorowa
Pappas
John Pappab
Grilia
Farmers & Graziers
THE
Great Country Organization
the Farmers & Graziers
Cooperative, Grain
COU. LT
Bob
Armstrong
Bob Armstrong
Mary's
Mary
E. W. Sams
Briar Street
Gregory Grey O'Hara
St Othara's Salon
Burrows! Newa
Putman Street
Wynall Cycle Depot
Wheel Tractor International
Case and
Ferguson
Ferguxon
Council
Uma Beng
Apares
Myrest
Star
Uut
Health ‘S
P. J. News
Boor
China
Sotheron
Lascine
Pudman St
Pat O'Leary
Ginty and O'Leary
Boorowa District
Ginty and O'Leary Ay. Ltd
Brjrowa
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