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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1936
Page
4
Readable text notes large stocks of Christmas groceries including hams Christmas cakes and puddings ready for holiday trades. Local retailers advertise spreads and gift items for the festive season with prominent display of foodstuffs and seasonal goods.
Mrs. Alfred Watt of the Associated Country Women of the World was entertained by Boorowa Branch officers led by Mrs. Stevenson. They welcomed her with the national anthem, heard her talk on uniting women for welfare and peace, and read a Queen Mary message to dominion women. A vote of thanks followed and a musical program closed the event.
Ray Bradwell and Company report 0% clearance amid end of year holidays. Sydney and Melbourne demand weak with topmaking wools and spingery types absorbed by Bradford American and Continental interests. Prices shown include notable lots such as Fairview Biggs, Crookwell and Rordale with several at 244d to 2490 CSW/Binds.
Sole Distributors John Learmont and Co. hosted a formal gathering where Mrs Watt met visitors from nearby branches. Bowls of gladioli and flowering foliage decorated the hall as Mrs Watt received gifts including a silky oak tray and a vase for Mrs Stevenson. Wool sales in Sydney yielded 26d to 24 22/14/0 per bale.
Boorowa Municipal Council approves a ministerial advance of 497 towards preliminary costs for a town water supply project. The council agrees to repay with 4 percent interest in six installments, subject to the minister’s certification and agreement terms. Meetings discuss district works, road and rail requests, and public notices.
Income tax returns and other documents compiled in Norwich at the Victoria Assurance Co. office on Padmas Street formerly occupied by Mr B Morgan. Local clerks prepared the papers following an accident incident report in Ca. Victoria.
An advertisement lists a wide range of children's toys including bikes prams wheels boats trains and games and a selection of perfumes soaps powders and shaving sets. It also promotes ladies dresses and maids uniforms with prices and boxed gift items at Wigan Marsden Street Boorowa.
Property owners warn all persons on the grounds are trespassers. Previous permissions are invalidated. unknown parties from Normanhurst and Corketll area are singled out. Further action may be taken by authorities.
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