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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
2
Sunday services include Holy Communion and Evensong at multiple churches. Rev. J Baskin from Rowan is listed as preacher, with varying service times and locations such as Reid's Plat Rye Park and St duh'. February 8 appears as a date reference amid the jittery OCR text.
Sunday February 5 includes Bootawi Bam and Wau Rye Park W.M. at Kangiara 109.1m. Pr E B Sheehan of WP presides.
Sunday services listed at Rye Park and Hoorowa with morning worship, gospel program, and lectures. Details show Rev A T Newton and varying start times, with uncertain abbreviations and locations across several towns.
At a monthly meeting the directors decided to hire an extra inspector to handle a rabbit plague era. George Hell, a longtime inspector, notes the area covers 2 000 000 erect and rabbits plague days persist. Earlier years had two inspectors. current efforts require additional staff as harvest continues with 850 bags of wheat donated to the Canowindra Ambulance by the district.
An 18yearold girl from Dowar Hill near Kyogle wins the Rural Bank Junior Farmer Competition for Scholarships 1949. She plans four years of university study with a funded scholarship. Described as a prominent local student with Scottish roots, she attended Wiangaree Public School and Kyogle High School. She has been active in the Univer Farer movement, led Home Science and Tree Planting projects, and linked Western Australian flowereries to erosion control. She won the NSW Youth Leadership division and is invited to broadcast on the Prime Show. An accomplished multi sport athlete, she excels in singing, hockey, and athletics, with strong support from central Kyogle and district farmers.
Western, the coroner for Young district, viewed a body after a car accident in Horrovi. He travelled to Boorowa to identify the deceased, having just held two inquiries at Young and one earlier in the week. The piece notes large British migrant movement and Snowy River project calls.
Federals and Burrangong Kerlorals prepare for a Sunday clash at the urvaty venue. Players include A Witty Re Bulli Hyde E Kolte A Mul eval DD War uk me V Corkery McDonald AW Diltford and Hh Huwelerley 12 in lineups.
The Tullow nyes represent Hoovawa RS against Elarsden Volts at Mane Jen next Sauls RK. Din P ustello Rabeers Wilson A Percaval DP Merceal Stylom Rogarty Corkins Joehann Pema Hal van duel on a hinted date with listed players contributing.
Reid's Flat secured an easy win as Briar and Pat led the innings, with Ky Booed contributing, in the Semeday Vehicle Competition at Week Van. Roughly hoped to strike early but fell short as Reid's Flat claimed victory, while other listed players and minor details reflect a chaotic OCR readout.
The Shire Engineer reported monthly road works including completion of drain, gutter and footpath projects on Court Street and nearby lanes, with gravel resurfacing on several town streets. Upgrades focus on drainage and general maintenance, with progress constrained by equipment supply and funding.
Town talk notes a ceremony at Heowpawa District Hospital with greetings to officials and a nurse. It mentions a slaughter incident near Hawrawa District Hospital and references Mr and Mrs Angus Matt in connection with arranging a burial or memorial.
In Kangiaci Wat the total rainfall recorded reached 406 points for the year. The highest monthly total was 614 points in December. Monthly figures include August 291, October 597, November 871, and December 614 points, with other months showing varied values.
A note states that the item is currently in reserve and should be classified as surplus within the next month to align with upcoming requirements. The message implies proactive stock adjustment to meet anticipated needs.
Construction on the Boot wit River bridge is not far enough advanced to start Provelws for about one month. This will disrupt work by forcing reassignment to other projects. Kenyat Road works under Commonwealth Aid, culverts and resurfacing, Soldier Settlements roads will start in the first phase. Patrol grading on Main Roads and Turk ix sections may be delayed, with tasks likely to be carried out by Council staff after final departmental details are settled. The report was adopted.
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