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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
5
Public officials must balance banker and engineer views when spending on water supply. Savings from cheap pipe cost more in the long run, as cast iron durability benefits future generations. A national prosperity hinges on investing wisely today for lasting infrastructure.
A 1931 inspection of Philadelphia water mains revealed a section of the oldest bell and spigot cast iron pipe from 1417, still in excellent condition and potentially usable for an indefinite period. The article traces early pipe adoption from England, noting Versailles gardens pipes dating to 1664 and London wood mains needing renewal every 20 years.
Paramount presents Talkie Treats Till We Meet Again starring Herbert Marshall with romance and espionage. Also A Night at the Opera with the Marx Brothers and Two in the Dark mystery thriller. Rochelle Hudson Henry Fonda star Way Down East in sound. Plus Wife Versus Secretary and Sanders of the River showings on upcoming dates.
Gympie City Council moves cast iron water mains to allow bitumen paving and reuse. City engineer reports relocating over three miles of 4 inch pipes in the past year with minimal loss, noting mains laid 30 to 40 years ago.
The text describes biliousness as a burden with symptoms like troubled sleep bitter taste furred tongue dizziness and alternating bowel issues. It claims natural body sewers clog and bile is forced into the blood, increasing disease risk, and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as the remedy.
The speaker recalls replacing old pipe work with cast iron mains after cleaning and reconditioning. He notes the Canberra water supply relied on cast iron during its construction and argues current prices make cast iron the cheapest and best material for water mains. The water committee previously backed cast iron.
Boorowa scored 338 for nine despite 117 by visitors as J. Littlefield top scored with 119 and Les Stuart claimed seven for 27. W. Goods 36 not out led the reply, while Lloyd Stuart and O'Hara also contributed. Final overs saw silk bowlers and Goode dominating in the Crawford Cup match.
Records from 195 waterworks superintendents show cast iron pipe remains in service 100 to 200 years. It argues the material is cheapest to install and maintain, reduces street openings, saves street-opening costs, and yields salvage value upon replacement.
The report lists bowling scores for players including G O Hara 0 18 and H Oxley 0 9 while noting Les Stuart 7 27 and D Faulkner 1 21. Boorowa will visit Yous to play The Jesters on Sunday with A Clifford captaining Boorowa.
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