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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
A chaotic notice page lists marriages and engagements across Woodbridge and nearby towns. It names the couples, their parents, and witnesses while noting venues and dates, though OCR chaos renders many spellings and fragments for Mr and Mrs, addresses, and local kin.
Notice to trespassers warns against trespassing stunting shooting or removing timber on Deverlay Gaffney and Annabury Paddocks. Authority Walter Merriman warns prosecutions will follow. The notice appears aged with fragmented OCR text.
A wartime note states prayers should be altered to pray for prisoners of war. It mentions Usowe in Japanana Rasa dated Sunday, Pybenary 30, signaling a religious appeal amid conflict.
A dated notice warns of no further delays at the railway station and outlines instructions for livestock movement and procedures to prevent repeat slowdowns. The letter mentions dates and local officials, emphasizing timely operations and avoiding future disruptions.
At a recent brigade meeting Masara J. Quinn and Ts J. Russet were elected provisional officers for Frogmore Fire Brigade. They will oversee tasks including provisioning and water supply, with Mr A Bil assisting as authorized.
In Sydney a risky electrical fault averted greater damage as sagging tension wires carrying 8 800 volts touched while 240 volt lines operated. Investigators cite maintenance gaps and aging poles as causes. Authorities warn a shorter spacing and proper insulation are needed to prevent further danger. The incident occurred near Bathurst, Be involved areas and homes reported power disruptions.
A flood of visitor reports, holiday residencies, and social engagements from Rugby and nearby towns. Notes highlight Croker and Crofton visitors, family gatherings, and a hospital stay with well wishes for Mr Mewburn. A local dance fundraiser and the forthcoming March show and ball are announced with committee prep details.
Sunday service details listed for Rye Park and Frogimore area churches. Evening events and times include a 7 30 pm service at Rye Park and earlier morning or afternoon gatherings at local pew houses. Names such as Hilton, Thomas, and Ras be appear in notices.
The 13th inst. Wool catalog shows 328 bales gubmarked on Thursday and 100 bales finalized the next day. Most offerings come from Modges Yaad Adelong Batburat and southern New England with Werribee and Romney Marsh noted among brands. The sale includes Beece and various lines priced across April and May, with a focus on high quality greasy wools and fine staples.
BINALONG aus. J Crawford Jef Binnlang with daughter in Sydney. Nicholson and Macken party returned to Sydney on Saturday. Crawford and Moat trowne were home for Wednesday last week. Holiday notes include Glendalyn Hopiten Randwiele Mina Sbllie Ryan and others. Birth announced of a daughter at Mater Maple Crowe Neat ivy AIL Sra. Hehiael Glebe spent time with parents Mr And Mrs Celeak Th haaling.
The report notes supply and prices for sheep at Flemington with notable figures, demand, and competition among traders. Market activity shows strong interest and price movement despite some uncertainty, with several consignments and buyers mentioned in the field.
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