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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
2
Boorowa residents urged better road behavior as pedestrians, especially children, with 16 and under among 1949 road deaths. H A Youden of the Road Safety Council called for shared responsibility to teach safe walking and reduce juvenile traffic fatalities.
Fragmented item reports Mrs Sith in serious condition at Crankwell Mather Hospital after an incident. Nearby notes mention party planning in the city and a bakery business change in Honrwa with new owners. Relatives are listed and a local gathering is planned for tomorrow.
Archdeacon Davis announced Gordon Armstrong of the Canberra Parish will become Rector at Adelong. Armstrong departs Canberra at end of February for his new post. The Very Rev Dowgun notes progress in Lewinham Hospital. Several local residents receive public notices and reports of community events appear throughout the district.
A parliamentary note from Mr. Kewins discusses proposed electricity extensions to northern Boorowa Shire. He estimates capital cost per consumer around £450 if extensions proceed, with higher overall costs including interest and maintenance. Subsidy schemes and citizen contributions are debated to share capital outlay and keep rural electrification viable.
The Show Society plans a ball for the second night of the Boorowa event and calls members to assist a sub-committee formed by Massey LS Smith C K tier haus Wo Withers Kt Ryan and HOP Ned. President Tk Gass Lark urged full support to ensure the function's success.
Bodowra Show Society moves to charge for car parking at the next show to boost funds. Mr H A Crawford leads the proposal citing tight finances and suggests a booking box to ensure spaces are reserved two weeks before the event. Some members question expiry terms and operation details while noting public could book spaces as needed.
A ram sale will be held at the Van showground next Wednesday, January 25, organized by Mest Ke Hestran & Co. The event promises a large offering of superior and medium rams from well known district studs.
The Wagga family of four Wee bakers holds a long standing Australian record for continuous bakery work. Mr Andrew joined the shop in a young age and several family members have remained there. They have accumulated substantial earnings over many years, despite periods of hardship. Local sales news notes competition at Sydney wool sales on Wednesday, with prices for tents reported.
Wool values advanced at Sydney yesterday marking the third straight rise with gains of 10 to 25 percent since Monday. Reports indicate continued demand and competitive rates across strands as brokers note further improvements in wool prices and a trend toward higher figures for next sessions.
The Federal Treasurer Mr Fadden announced this week plans to review all taxation as soon as possible. He hopes to begin the review before Parliament sits in February. He has not decided on the committee's completion, but may include representative taxpayers. Consultation has been held with the State Taxation Commission. The aim is tax simplification aligned with government policy.
The obituary notes the death of Stanley O Hara at Wingarie Road West Wyadang aged 47. Born Boorawa he moved through Then Pottontan and Hoorawa before settling farming near Tiddigower. He and Esther Cattle married and built a life at Onygarie near Wyalong, leaving behind wife daughters Tesde Ida Tun and son Norman along with siblings and extended family.
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