This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
5
Road work in Boorowa Shire focused on patrols and post storm restoration. Minor road patrols and gravel repairs proceeded, with large scale works including pipe underdrains and pavement resurfacing completed at several outlets and intersections.
A building application was approved for 830 at Hearne Shige Come val peering. The notice notes approval occurred last Monday with local officials and the involved party LADIES.
Health Inspector reports to Boorowa Shire Council that 158 head of cattle 2376 sheep and 44 pigs were slaughtered during the year by Donohue Bros and H B Smith local butchers under supervision of Messrs. Donohoe Bros and H. S. Smith.
A garbled feature item presents a playful song snippet titled Oh Mr Falkiner Oh Mr Sheahan. The piece mentions performers and a box of Silk Shirts offered by Murphy Bros for special value, with fragmented lines hinting at a musical or vaudeville novelty before fading into unclear notes.
Harden hosts Boorowa A in rough weather as pennant action unfolds with a fast green, rain interruptions, and a close finish. Players from Harden and Boorowa B also contest in challenging conditions, with several listed names showing for both sides.
Housewives will receive an additional half pound of butter for Christmas. Director of Rationing Mr J B Cumming announced this week that the extra ration will be covered by coupon No 43 from December 19 to January 22. The coupon value will be doubled from December 19.
The article explains that several former Home Office MPs and ministers involved in repatriation schemes face pension loss due to not meeting the eight year service requirement. It notes refunds for contributions and outlines eligibility criteria while listing affected members and officials.
An obituary notes the passing of an elderly man aged about 82 at a hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Allen, six sisters, and several children including Margaret Naive and others. The obituary mentions military service and discharge in April, with references to Captain David Fonke as a father relation and a list of family survivors including siblings and in-laws.
Fifty four applications were approved in Boorowa Shire during the year. The total value of buildings approved was £30 790 with additions totalling £4 4 8. Health Inspector H W Brien announced this at the Monday council meeting. Fees received from the applications amounted to £17 15s.
The mitered priest Horner officiated a funeral Mass at the Liverpool Cathedral for Rev. Fr Punninghat. The service followed longstanding ties with the community and the Rosary Chapel at Privefield.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.