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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
6
The 1947 census shows growing urban migration affecting food supply and regional life. Nonmetropolitan towns lose population, while cities gain. Government and infrastructure efforts—dams, grids, roads, utilities—attempt to balance growth, but many rural residents resist relocation. The piece argues development depends on rural inhabitants taking initiative.
NAMOA warns car owners about neglecting simple maintenance. Engines that sit idle risk faulty performance and higher operating costs. Read guidance urges gradual speed tests, slow mileage increases, and careful oil changes at specified intervals to restore running condition.
Wombat, leading in the A Grade district competition, defeated Boorowa by 43 runs at the local ground. Wombat collapsed late but posted 116 with June Sota Sart Yom Kavi contributing 29. Tom Crossley starred with seven wickets for 8 runs as Boorowa were all out for 73. Key figures included McDonald, Therney, Corcoran, and Corkery, with notable bowling by Crossley and EB Hyde.
Boorowa was bowled out for 117 as two batsmen Faulkner and Malone showed form. Galong replied with 210 all out, thanks to W Mogre and Killick leading bowling. Strong performances by Corkery and Donnelly helped secure the win for Galong.
An eccentric department official from the Agriculture section comments on a local settler’s ability to fill a position. The record cites a late plague affecting Wantibulgery East and West soldier settlements, and mentions a cook’s wage quote of E200 per week for a kitchen stall with a clear bill.
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