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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1935
Page
1
The Shire Clerk reports monthly figures including the Unimproved Capital Value of rateable land at £508,828 and confirms the proposed rate of 2s 2d in the pound remains within legal rating limits. A resolution to strike the rate is presented for council approval.
The Shire Engineer Mr NE RL Howden reports progress at the Murungal Shire meeting. Maintenance patrols underway on Yuxs Road widening 26 chains at Aprile, completion of 19% programme, heavy rain damaged Lang's Creek Tyridge area requiring bridge design. Cubette and emaneways functioning, Suffolk Vale drainage and road work under the 1935 programme. Rugby-lye Park Road repairs and Rush and White's Road floor damages noted.
Council warns landholders to clear weeds by January 1 and hints at stiffer penalties for repeat offenses. The draft plan includes cutting Stinkwort and Bathurst Burr, while engineers seek funding to replace Breakfast Creek bridge and outline road deviation projects on Rye Park Frogmore Road and related routes.
Notes on pipe culvert installation to divert stormwater instead of paying gravel royalties. Rugby Cemetery parking, stump removal, and fence access described. Grader wear and cost analysis reveal blade play and wear in old equipment, with proposed new grader costing about £860 and potential three-year payoff. Also mentions road works, wages, and minor polishing tips for furniture finishes.
A compact note reflects on the old proverb about self harm through eating and its real-world truth in dietary behavior and health awareness. It emphasizes caution in eating habits and mindful consumption.
At the Junee Chamber of Commerce meeting concerns were raised about visiting police from neighboring towns. The council urged the Municipal Council to approach the Superintendent of Police in Sydney through Mr Main, noting no larrikinism and few incidents that warranted outside interference. Local police were praised for their handling of recent misconduct.
Reports arrive of a massive caterpillar invasion in the Bathurst district near Eglington. A landholder says millions of caterpillars cover his land and neighboring properties and they may be more damaging than the grasshoppers.
A list of upcoming show dates across towns including Lake Cargelliegie Unguriv Youur Wyalong Barmedmen Temora Hillston Ardlethan Ariah Park Griffith Cootamundra Sheep Show Cowra Grenfell Bribbaree Young Murrumburrah Borrows Canowindra Quandialla and Bribbaree with events spread from September to October and key dates noted for each location.
The Murray River store boat serves settlers along the banks by delivering food clothing and general goods. The proprietor berths at homesteads inviting local wives to shop aboard, earning the nickname River Hawker among river residents.
Lindsay Russell Hocking aged 17 gained a Leaving Certificate pass. He was drowned in the Lachland River on Boxing Day while dreaming of entering Teachers' College and perhaps joining the Methodist Church in time.
The body of Mrs Esther Grace Moore, a Globy Hotel cook in Deniliquin, was found in her room on Thursday last week. Authorities report that a set of faulty teeth played a role in the suspected cause of death.
Readable fragments show two auction or sale sessions arranged at Albion Hotel on Thursday February 21 from 8 am to 5 pm and at Carrington Hotel on Friday February 22 in the morning with times specified.
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