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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
3
TENDERS are invited for the purchase and demolition of buildings on land owned by the Estate of the late 4. B. Dunlop in Briar Street Boorowa Lot D and part of 7 Section 18. The Old Two Storey Terrace is to be removed. Tenders close Saturday 0th January at 12 noon. Further particulars from DWYER & BUTLER Boorowa.
Burrows P A and H Association announces its annual meeting at Tathersalla Court House Hotel Boorows. Tenders for the erection of a low lift water supply pumping station close 4 pm Friday February 18 1931. Tenderers must state origin of goods and provide security deposit per general conditions. Town Clerk C W Kenny Borrows January 1 1938.
A. Gallagher of Phe MO.A. Lula Consulting Chemint of Boorowe informs clients in Moor cows and Dintriet that he has opened a large pharmacy in Cevenoek NW. Skin disease treatment and all complaints are handled successfully. Free advice offered at Gallagher Chamlet Cessnock NSW.
Members are invited to receive the annual report and balance sheet and appoint officers including Returning Officer and two scrutineers. A patron president auditor treasurer and 20 committee members are to be chosen for the ensuing year. Ballot decisions within 21 days from nomination, attendance requested. Hughston, Secretary.
Brisbane wool sales opened with poor selection and steady prices for well drawn wools while other descriptions eased. The Continent remains principal buyer with limited bidding from Yorkahine. BUSNEY'S Summer Clearance Sale offers dimity, summer beves, and end lengths of pure silk.
Notice announces a race or event with a 250000 value in March 1938. It references Gorham and a session labeled Mon. Sec. The fragmentary text hints at a program schedule but lacks full details.
Notices indicate Burrowa holds gatherings every Saturday opposite Burrows Ni Ofer. Binalong schedules on the first and second Saturdays after moon phase from 2 pm to 5 pm at Hotel Binalong with inquiries at the hotel. Rye Park events occur on the second Saturday each month from 11 am to 1 pm at Mr. W. N Johnston's residence.
The Postal Department installed a concrete footpath in front of the Bootown Post Office improving access. Bushbys announces a big Summer Clearance Sale starting Saturday January 15 with various Milanese and Merton garments at reduced prices. Grasshoppers and feed shortages affect local stock while Mrs Dr Stuart completes the footpath work. Notable visitors Mrs J Berry and Rusell Pabey return from the North Coast. Stock items include grey sheeting and twill sheeting at reduced yard prices.
Sedgman a 42 year old married mine worker from Clunes Victoria died from injuries after his overall clothing snagged on a revolving spindle at the Wolfram Mine Frogmore. He sustained extensive injuries including a fractured pelvis and internal bleeding. His death prompted a medical response from Boorowa Hospital staff and a blood transfusion attempt before he passed. The funeral was held at Boorowa with the manager Mr J A Rolfe and others expressing sympathy.
The body of William Wardle, a well known Boorown resident, was found in the Bowrown River near the Weir on Thursday. Police and searchers had long looked for him after he was last seen nine weeks ago. He wore a chain and was in ill health. an inquest will be held and he is to be buried in Barrows Churchyard, with funeral arrangements by O A Stuart.
The C W A held its June meeting at the Mechanics Institute with President Stavonavay in the chair. Treasurers report was read, and letters discussed. Mrs R Field was invited to run handicrafts classes in Glovestown. Members agreed to help the Australia League and to praise and support The Country Women’s Journal editor Mae Smith. The group planned a wool craft exhibition to be shown at the Royal Easter Show and encouraged library subscriptions.
A detailed old farm listing describes Opri Grows located near Hi des and 5 miles from Galeng. It includes 1 splendid draught mares and geldings, 4 to 10 year workers, a spring cart, several plows and cultivators, a 6 to 8 steer herd, and various farm tools such as a McCormick drill, a Fu Shine header, a 15-disc planter, a four furrow plow, outfit items, and bundles all offered as a complete farm equipment package.
The article notes pupils passing lamination for the Leadlog Certificate with names and class codes. It also advertises Bushby’s Summer Clearance with discounts on towels, sheetings, breakfast cloths, and more. It mentions optometrist residents J B and Ry Burgras visiting Sydney and a future appearance at the Royal Standard Hotel on February 6.
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